What is a Cybersecurity Gap Analysis?

A gap analysis is exactly that, an analysis of where you are now compared to where you should be. An information security gap analysis helps an organization understand their current state of cybersecurity readiness and what areas they need to improve to comply with industry specific requirements in order to ensure cybersecurity readiness.

Why is a Cybersecurity Gap Analysis Important for Public Safety & Critical Infrastructure Organizations?

A cybersecurity gap analysis is crucial for organizations to stay at the top of their game. This analysis helps identify vulnerabilities and weak points in your organization’s current cybersecurity posture. This includes gaps in policies, procedures, and technological defenses. By pinpointing these weak points your organization can better manage potential risks, enhance incident response capabilities, and support continuity of operations.

This is especially true for public safety organizations due to the critical nature and highly sensitive information handled. By identifying and addressing gaps in cybersecurity, public safety organizations can maintain operational continuity and focus on community safety.

How Do You Perform a Cybersecurity Gap Analysis?

Download the full guide to learn more about what exactly a cybersecurity gap analysis is, how to conduct is, why it’s important for public safety and critical infrastructure organizations, and solutions to help you get the process started of conducting a cybersecurity gap analysis for your organization.