As part of a presentation showing how SOA Governance relates and adds value to identity and access management, the author opines on why SOA Governance is relevant:
1) Software audits as legal requirements,
2) Managing risks – business processes are at the core of risks,
3) Reducing the costs of software development (avoiding unnecessary costs as part of governance), and
4) In general – not only business processes, but secure business processes.” (See slide 14)

Link to Resource: IAM – GRC – SOA

Source: Martin Kuppinger, Kuppinger Cole

SOA Governance Resource Guide Section: SOA Governance Benefits