The same questions, without the wait

A traditional gap assessment brings in consultants to ask the questions, review evidence and write the report. With ITSGovernance, the people who know your organization best answer guided questions directly. You know your own environment, and you don't have to wait for a large spend to be approved.

Step Typical consulting engagement ITSGovernance self-assessment
Getting approval A spend of around $22,000 usually needs a budget request and a procurement cycle Under $1,000, often within existing budget authority
Scoping About 12 hours of consultant time You choose the model and set your own target levels
Evidence review About 29 hours of document requests and review Nothing to upload. You answer from what you know
Interviews and workshops About 15 hours Your team answers guided questions at their own pace
Scoring and gap analysis About 13 hours Scores calculate as you answer
Report, roadmap and readout About 29 hours Reports are available as soon as you finish
Total About 99 hours, about 4 weeks elapsed, about $22,000 Hours of answering time, under $1,000

Consultant figures are ITSGovernance estimates at mid-market consulting rates (median across our assessment library; typical range about $10,000 to $46,000). Assessments range from $200 to $1,000 (USD).

A consultant can review evidence and test controls independently. A self-assessment relies on your honest answers. Many organizations self-assess first, so any later audit or consulting spend is focused where it matters.

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