ISO 27001 Gap Analysis Tool
Run a free gap assessment against ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Get an instant readiness score, a prioritized gap list with remediation advice, and a downloadable PDF report. No signup.
What Is ISO 27001?
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive information, covering people, processes, and technology.
Certification demonstrates to customers and regulators that your organization follows best practices for information security. This tool helps you identify where you stand and what to fix first.
What This Tool Covers
- •Clauses 4–10: Context, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation, Improvement
- •Annex A — Organizational: Policies, roles, asset management, supplier security, incident management
- •Annex A — People: Screening, awareness training, employment terms
- •Annex A — Physical: Access control, clear desk, equipment protection, secure disposal
- •Annex A — Technological: Access control, cryptography, network security, logging, vulnerability management, backups
Free Gap Analysis Template
Prefer working in a spreadsheet? Download our ISO/IEC 27001:2022 gap analysis template — all clauses 4–10 and the 93 Annex A controls, pre-structured with columns for status, gap severity, evidence, remediation, owner, and due date.
How It Works
- 1.Answer ~30 questions about your current security practices
- 2.Get an instant readiness score with a letter grade (A–E)
- 3.Review your prioritized gap list with remediation recommendations
- 4.Download a professional PDF report for your management team
ISO 27001 Gap Analysis
Assess your organization against ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Answer each question as honestly as possible — your answers stay in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ISO 27001 gap analysis?
A gap analysis compares your current information security practices against the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 — the management system clauses (4–10) and the Annex A controls. It produces a list of gaps to remediate before a certification audit, so you can budget effort and sequence work.
What is the difference between a gap analysis and a risk assessment?
A gap analysis measures your practices against the standard's requirements. A risk assessment (required by Clause 6.1.2) identifies and evaluates threats to your specific information assets. You need both: the risk assessment decides which controls matter; the gap analysis shows which of those controls are missing or incomplete.
How long does an ISO 27001 gap analysis take?
This self-assessment takes about 10 minutes. A consultant-led gap analysis typically takes 2–6 weeks depending on organization size, documentation maturity, and how many sites and systems are in scope.
What does the PDF report include?
The downloadable report contains your overall readiness score and grade, a clause-by-clause and Annex A breakdown, a prioritized gap list with remediation recommendations, and an estimated timeline to certification readiness — formatted for sharing with management or auditors.
Is there a spreadsheet template I can use instead?
Yes — the free gap analysis template covers clauses 4–10 and all 93 Annex A controls with columns for status, severity, evidence, remediation, owner, and due date. Use it for workshop-style assessments; use this online tool for an instant scored result with a PDF report.
Is this a substitute for a certification audit?
No. This is a self-assessment that gives you a baseline and a remediation roadmap. Certification requires a two-stage audit by an accredited certification body — but arriving at Stage 1 with a completed gap analysis significantly improves your chances of passing without major nonconformities.