Your Roadmap to Certification Starts Here.
Compare your current security posture against the 2022 standard to tell you exactly how much work, time, and budget is required to get certified.
Achieving ISO 27001 certification is a complex, multi-month project. Attempting it without a plan is a recipe for wasted budget and failed audits. We provide a rigorous Gap Analysis ISO 27001 service that evaluates your People, Processes, and Technology against the 93 controls of Annex A and the mandatory Clauses 4-10. We turn the “unknowns” into a clear, step-by-step roadmap to certification.Â
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What is an ISO 27001 Gap Analysis?
A focused review that compares your current security practices against ISO 27001 requirements to pinpoint exactly what’s missing for certification.
An ISO 27001 Gap Analysis is a strategic assessment performed before you begin your formal implementation or invite a registrar for an audit. It is effectively a “Mock Audit.”
We review your current information security practices and compare them against the requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard. The output identifies the “Gap” between where you are today (Current State) and where you need to be to pass the audit (Desired State). It answers the critical questions: “What policies are we missing?”, “Are our technical controls sufficient?”, and “Will we pass?”
What Requires an ISO 27001 Gap Analysis?
While the Gap Analysis itself is an internal exercise, it is the standard starting point for meeting several critical business and legal drivers:
Preparation for Certification
You cannot build a compliant Information Security Management System (ISMS) without knowing what to build. This assessment defines the scope of work.
GDPR & Privacy Compliance
ISO 27001 is the most effective framework for demonstrating the “Technical and Organizational Measures” required by GDPR (Article 32). We check for data privacy.
Client Requirements
Your enterprise clients are requiring an ISO 27001 certificate before signing contracts. A Gap Analysis is the fastest way to give them a timeline for when you will be compliant.
Meeting the 2022 Standard
If you are already certified under the 2013 standard, you must transition to the 2022 version. A specific Gap Analysis ISO 27001 is required to implement the new controls.
Types of ISO 27001 Assessments We Perform
We tailor the type of gap analysis you need to your current maturity level.
| Assessment Type | Description |
| Readiness Assessment (Pre-Audit) | We act as the external auditor to perform a final check and catch non-conformities before the real auditor arrives. |
| Implementation Gap Analysis | For companies at the start of the journey. The goal is to build the project plan and budget. |
| Transition Gap Analysis (2013 to 2022) | Specifically for organizations certified under the old standard who need to map their existing controls to the 2022 version. |
| Integrated Gap Analysis (ISO + GDPR/SOC 2) | Assessing your security posture against ISO 27001 while simultaneously checking for GDPR privacy gaps and SOC 2 criteria. |
What Our ISO 27001 Gap Analysis Includes
Our assessment is holistic, covering the two main components of the standard.
Your Project Roadmap Deliverables
We don’t just point out problems; we give you the manual to fix them.
Detailed Gap Matrix
A line-by-line review of all 93 Annex A controls, marked as “Compliant,” “Partial,” or “Non-Compliant.”
Implementation Roadmap
A prioritized timeline showing which policies to write and which technologies to buy, estimated in weeks/months.
Statement of Applicability
We help you determine which controls apply to you and which can be excluded (a mandatory document for the audit).
Resource & Budget Estimate
An estimation of the internal hours and external costs required to achieve certification based on the findings.
Why Choose Us for Your ISO 27001 Gap Analysis?
From GDPR alignment to the ISO 27001:2022 update, our auditors provide a precise roadmap that tells you exactly how to fix gaps, not just where they are.
GDPR Alignment
We understand the intersection of Security (ISO) and Privacy (GDPR). We ensure your ISMS protects you legally, not just technically.
2022 Standard Experts
We are fully updated on the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 changes. We won’t waste your time assessing you against the obsolete 2013 controls.
Actionable Advice
We don’t just say “You failed Control 5.7.” We say “You need to enable Threat Intelligence feeds in your firewall to satisfy Control 5.7.”
Our Certifications
Our team holds industry-recognized certifications that reflect hands-on expertise across offensive security, cloud, incident response, and compliance.
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+, Pentest+
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)
Microsoft AZ-900, SC-900
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (Apprentice)
eLearnSecurity Junior (eJPT)
Web App Penetration Tester (eWPT)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Palo Alto PSE Certifications
ISO 27001 Gap Analysis: FAQs
Learn more information about the most frequently asked questions
How long does an ISO 27001 Gap Analysis take?
For most Small to Mid-sized Businesses (SMBs), the engagement takes 2 to 3 weeks. This includes on-site or remote interviews, documentation review, and report generation.
Does this guarantee we will pass the certification audit?
The Gap Analysis itself is a diagnostic tool. However, if you implement the recommendations in our Roadmap and close the identified gaps, your probability of passing the certification audit is near 100%.
What is the difference between ISO 27001 and GDPR?
GDPR is a law (regulation) protecting privacy. ISO 27001 is a standard for security. They are not the same, but they are complementary. Implementing ISO 27001 is often cited as the best way to demonstrate the “security of processing” required by GDPR Article 32.
Do we need all of the written policies before the Gap Analysis?
No. In fact, it is better if you don’t. The Gap Analysis will tell you exactly which policies you need to write, saving you from writing unnecessary documentation that isn’t required by the standard.
Can you help us fix the gaps?
Yes. After the analysis, we can pivot to an Implementation Support role (or Virtual ISO Manager) to help you write the policies, train your staff, and prepare for the audit.