Free Readiness Check
Find your ISO 27001 audit gaps before the auditor does.
Answer practical questions and get a readiness score across scope, risk, policies, evidence, internal audit, management review, and corrective actions.
10 areas covered
The same areas a Stage 1 and Stage 2 auditor will look at, in plain English.
Sample readiness output
This is the kind of practical, area-by-area output you get after running the check.
| Area | Status | Example gap | Suggested next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope and context | Ready | Scope documented and approved | Re-confirm at next management review |
| Risk assessment | Needs work | No approved risk methodology | Define and approve risk criteria |
| Statement of Applicability | Needs work | Weak control justifications | Add applicability reasoning for each Annex A control |
| Evidence | Needs work | No access review evidence in last 12 months | Run a quarterly access review and store the signed report |
| Internal audit | Missing | No internal audit completed | Schedule and record an internal audit before Stage 2 |
| Management review | Missing | No documented management review | Hold a Clause 9.3 review and capture signed minutes |
| Corrective actions | Needs work | Open findings without owners or due dates | Assign owner, due date, and verify closure |
Sample shown for illustration. Your actual output reflects your answers.
What you get after the check
An overall readiness score
A clear percentage across all 10 areas so you know how close you are to Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Your top gaps
The specific items that will block certification, ranked so you know what to fix first.
Next actions
A practical to-do list per area: what to write, approve, run, or evidence next.
Close your gaps
Once you know your gaps, here is how to actually close them.
Documentation gaps
Missing scope, policies, risk methodology, SoA, or registers? Start from editable Word and Excel templates instead of a blank page.
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See Audit RoomWhat this check does not do
The readiness check is an indicator, not a guarantee. A high score does not mean you will pass certification. Certification depends on your full implementation, your evidence, and the judgement of your certification body during Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits.
Frequently asked questions
What ISO 27001 and GRC practitioners are saying
"Most gaps only surface during audits. A quick readiness check like this helps shift teams from reactive fixes to proactive ISMS maturity."
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