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What is Gap Assessment?

Gap Assessment A structured review that compares current security controls and practices against required standards or frameworks to identify deficiencies.

Source: ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK

How is “Gap Assessment” Used in Practice?

A gap assessment against ISO/IEC 27001 revealed missing controls that need remediation to achieve certification.

Certification Exam Relevance

CISSPCompTIA Security+CEH

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • SOC Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Incident Responders

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What is Gap Assessment?

A structured review that compares current security controls and practices against required standards or frameworks to identify deficiencies.

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