Cybersecurity gap assessment: The first step to compliance and security
Identify, prioritize and close gaps in your cybersecurity posture.
A step-wise approach to uncover cybersecurity gaps
A cybersecurity gap assessment identifies vulnerabilities in your organization’s security and compliance framework, providing clear steps to close those gaps and enhance your overall security posture.
1. Assess cybersecurity leadership readiness
Gauge your leadership’s understanding of cybersecurity and preparedness to invest in and tackle cybersecurity challenges.
2. Review compliance adherence
Analyze compliance with mandatory cybersecurity regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, Singapore PDPA, Malaysia PDPA, India DPDP, UK DPA etc.
3. Review data protection and privacy posture
Evaluate existing personal (customer and employee) data protection measures and its effectiveness.
4. Evaluate critical cybersecurity processes
Evaluate and identify gaps in your cybersecurity workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and security.
5. Check technical and physical security controls
Assess the effectiveness of technical safeguards and physical security measures in protecting assets.
6. Analyze employee cybersecurity readiness
Measure your employees’ awareness and readiness to handle cybersecurity threats and challenges.
The benefits of cybersecurity gap assessment
Identify gaps, benchmark against standards, and get actionable insights to strengthen your cybersecurity and plan corrective actions effectively.
Understand leadership readiness and commitment
Assess the preparedness and involvement of your leadership team in driving cybersecurity efforts.
Identify missing and analyse weak security controls
Pinpoint gaps in your technical, physical, and procedural cybersecurity safeguards.
Evaluate the cost of cybersecurity risks
Analyze potential risk exposure and estimate the financial impact of unaddressed vulnerabilities.
Benchmark against regulatory and certification standards
Compare your current security posture with industry regulations and certifications like ISO 27001, GDPR, and regional standards.
Get clear and actionable corrective recommendations
Receive clear steps to address identified gaps, enhance overall security and achieve cybersecurity goals.
Get a budget estimate for corrective actions
Understand the time, monetary and skill resources required to implement necessary corrective measures.
