The audit gap report: How InfoSec teams can bridge the divide between compliance and audit

Every year, security and compliance teams put in hundreds—sometimes thousands—of hours preparing for audits. From gathering evidence to updating policies and monitoring controls, the lift is heavy. Yet when the audit begins, much of that work doesn’t translate. Teams face duplicate requests, reformatting requirements, and new demands that disrupt the audit process itself.

This breakdown—what we call the audit gap—creates inefficiency, risk, and frustration across InfoSec programs. In fact, nearly two-thirds of security and compliance leaders report higher costs or delays because of it.

We surveyed 546 security and compliance leaders to learn more about this gap. The Audit Gap Report reveals the scope of this problem, its business impact, and most importantly, how organizations can close the gap by adopting an audit-ready approach that unifies compliance and audit execution.

What you'll get in the report:

A clear definition of the audit gap and why it’s such a challenge to solve

Original data from 546 InfoSec and compliance leaders

The real business costs of inefficiency, delays, and rework

A framework for moving from audit prep to audit execution seamlessly

Practical steps to accelerate certification timelines and reduce costs