ShieldIQ · Compliance Readiness Tool
Is Your Organization Audit-Ready?
Assess your compliance maturity across 10 critical dimensions. Score your readiness for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, CMMC, and more. Get a prioritized roadmap to continuous compliance.
ShieldIQ Compliance Scorecard
10 Dimensions
Framework Coverage
4
Policy Library
4
Evidence Collection
4
GRC Tooling
4
Audit Readiness
4
Third-Party Risk
4
Risk Quantification
4
Executive Reporting
4
Control Monitoring
2
Framework Expansion
1
Total Score
Developing Tier
35 / 50
ShieldIQ · Compliance Readiness Tool
Is Your Organization Audit-Ready?
Assess your compliance maturity across 10 critical dimensions. Score your readiness for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, CMMC, and more. Get a prioritized roadmap to continuous compliance.
ShieldIQ Compliance Scorecard
10 Dimensions
Framework Coverage
4
Policy Library
4
Evidence Collection
4
GRC Tooling
4
Audit Readiness
4
Third-Party Risk
4
Risk Quantification
4
Executive Reporting
4
Control Monitoring
2
Framework Expansion
1
Total Score
Developing Tier
35 / 50
ShieldIQ · Compliance Readiness Tool
Is Your Organization Audit-Ready?
Assess your compliance maturity across 10 critical dimensions. Score your readiness for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, CMMC, and more. Get a prioritized roadmap to continuous compliance.
ShieldIQ Compliance Scorecard
10 Dimensions
Framework Coverage
4
Policy Library
4
Evidence Collection
4
GRC Tooling
4
Audit Readiness
4
Third-Party Risk
4
Risk Quantification
4
Executive Reporting
4
Control Monitoring
2
Framework Expansion
1
Total Score
Developing Tier
35 / 50
Microsoft Gold Partner
HIPAA Compliant Deployments
SOX / FFIEC
Aligned
SOC 2
Practices
100+ Clients Managed
Microsoft Gold Partner
HIPAA Compliant Deployments
SOX / FFIEC Aligned
SOC 2 Practices
100+ Clients Managed
Microsoft Gold Partner
HIPAA Compliant Deployments
SOX / FFIEC Aligned
SOC 2 Practices
100+ Clients Managed
Audits Expose What Your
Program Doesn't Cover
Compliance programs fail for predictable reasons: manual evidence collection, framework sprawl, missing policies, and risk reporting that does not translate to business terms. This scorecard measures your compliance maturity across 10 dimensions that determine whether your next audit is a fire drill or a formality.
Complete the assessment honestly. Your total score will tell you exactly where you stand and what to prioritize over the next 90 days.
How to Use This Scorecard
01
Score each dimension
Use the maturity indicators provided. If you are between levels, round down.
02
Calculate your total
Add all 10 scores (range: 10 to 50). Record your total at the end of the assessment.
03
Check your tier
The interpretation guide maps your score to a maturity tier with specific implications.
04
Prioritize action
Focus on your lowest-scoring dimensions first. The 90-day roadmap provides a structured improvement path.
Audits Expose What Your
Program Doesn't Cover
Compliance programs fail for predictable reasons: manual evidence collection, framework sprawl, missing policies, and risk reporting that does not translate to business terms. This scorecard measures your compliance maturity across 10 dimensions that determine whether your next audit is a fire drill or a formality.
Complete the assessment honestly. Your total score will tell you exactly where you stand and what to prioritize over the next 90 days.
How to Use This Scorecard
01
Score each dimension
Use the maturity indicators provided. If you are between levels, round down.
02
Calculate your total
Add all 10 scores (range: 10 to 50). Record your total at the end of the assessment.
03
Check your tier
The interpretation guide maps your score to a maturity tier with specific implications.
04
Prioritize action
Focus on your lowest-scoring dimensions first. The 90-day roadmap provides a structured improvement path.
Audits Expose What Your Program Doesn't Cover
Compliance programs fail for predictable reasons: manual evidence collection, framework sprawl, missing policies, and risk reporting that does not translate to business terms. This scorecard measures your compliance maturity across 10 dimensions that determine whether your next audit is a fire drill or a formality.
Complete the assessment honestly. Your total score will tell you exactly where you stand and what to prioritize over the next 90 days.
How to Use This Scorecard
01
Score each dimension
Use the maturity indicators provided. If you are between levels, round down.
02
Calculate your total
Add all 10 scores (range: 10 to 50). Record your total at the end of the assessment.
03
Check your tier
The interpretation guide maps your score to a maturity tier with specific implications.
04
Prioritize action
Focus on your lowest-scoring dimensions first. The 90-day roadmap provides a structured improvement path.
Scoring Scale
Five Maturity Levels, Clearly Defined
1
Non-Existent
No formal program, process, or tooling in place
2
Ad Hoc
Some effort exists but it is reactive and undocumented
3
Developing
A process exists but execution is inconsistent and manual
4
Established
Structured program with regular execution and some automation
5
Optimized
Automated, continuously monitored, and measurably effective
Scoring Scale
Five Maturity Levels, Clearly Defined
1
Non-Existent
No formal program, process, or tooling in place
2
Ad Hoc
Some effort exists but it is reactive and undocumented
3
Developing
A process exists but execution is inconsistent and manual
4
Established
Structured program with regular execution and some automation
5
Optimized
Automated, continuously monitored, and measurably effective
5
Optimized
Continuous improvement via metrics and automation.
Scoring Scale
Five Maturity Levels, Clearly Defined
1
Non-Existent
No formal program, process, or tooling in place
2
Ad Hoc
Some effort exists but it is reactive and undocumented
3
Developing
A process exists but execution is inconsistent and manual
4
Established
Structured program with regular execution and some automation
5
Optimized
Automated, continuously monitored, and measurably effective
Compliance Readiness Assessment
Compliance Readiness Assessment
Compliance Readiness Assessment
Ten dimensions across three governance pillars. Score your current state honestly — that's the only way this assessment surfaces real risk.
Ten dimensions across three governance pillars. Score your current state honestly — that's the only way this assessment surfaces real risk.
RESULT
Scoring and Interpretation
Add your scores from all 10 dimensions. Your total will fall between 10 and 50. Use the tier guide
below to understand exactly where you stand.
10–19
Critical
Critical Gaps
Your compliance program has critical gaps. Audits will surface material findings. Evidence is scattered, controls are unmonitored, and your team is not ready for an assessor.
20–29
At Risk
Manual processes, tribal knowledge
Some compliance infrastructure exists but it relies heavily on manual processes and tribal knowledge. Audit preparation is stressful and your team cannot prove continuous compliance.
30–39
Developing
Solid foundation, automation gaps remain
A solid foundation is in place. Your program covers core requirements but automation, vendor risk, and risk quantification need maturity. Audits are manageable but not effortless.
40–50
Audit-Ready
Continuous compliance
Your compliance program runs continuously with automated evidence, real-time dashboards, and board-ready reporting. Focus on framework expansion and continuous optimization.
RESULT
Scoring and Interpretation
Add your scores from all 10 dimensions. Your total will fall between 10 and 50. Use the tier guide
below to understand exactly where you stand.
10–19
Critical
Critical Gaps
Your compliance program has critical gaps. Audits will surface material findings. Evidence is scattered, controls are unmonitored, and your team is not ready for an assessor.
20–29
At Risk
Manual processes, tribal knowledge
Some compliance infrastructure exists but it relies heavily on manual processes and tribal knowledge. Audit preparation is stressful and your team cannot prove continuous compliance.
30–39
Developing
Solid foundation, automation gaps remain
A solid foundation is in place. Your program covers core requirements but automation, vendor risk, and risk quantification need maturity. Audits are manageable but not effortless.
40–50
Audit-Ready
Continuous compliance
Your compliance program runs continuously with automated evidence, real-time dashboards, and board-ready reporting. Focus on framework expansion and continuous optimization.
RESULT
Scoring and Interpretation
Add your scores from all 10 dimensions. Your total will fall between 10 and 50. Use the tier guide
below to understand exactly where you stand.
10–19
Critical
Critical Gaps
Your compliance program has critical gaps. Audits will surface material findings. Evidence is scattered, controls are unmonitored, and your team is not ready for an assessor.
20–29
At Risk
Manual processes, tribal knowledge
Some compliance infrastructure exists but it relies heavily on manual processes and tribal knowledge. Audit preparation is stressful and your team cannot prove continuous compliance.
30–39
Developing
Solid foundation, automation gaps remain
A solid foundation is in place. Your program covers core requirements but automation, vendor risk, and risk quantification need maturity. Audits are manageable but not effortless.
40–50
Audit-Ready
Continuous compliance
Your compliance program runs continuously with automated evidence, real-time dashboards, and board-ready reporting. Focus on framework expansion and continuous optimization.
90-Day Action Plan
This roadmap provides a structured path from current state to measurable improvement. The sequence is deliberate — foundation first, then tooling, then operationalization.
Phase 1
Days 1–30
Foundation & Assessment
Conduct a formal compliance gap assessment against all applicable frameworks
Inventory all existing policies and identify gaps, outdated documents, and misalignments
Catalog current evidence sources and document which are manual vs. automated
Build a vendor inventory and classify vendors by risk tier based on data access and criticality
Phase 2
Days 31-60
Tooling & Automation
Evaluate and select a GRC platform appropriate to your framework complexity and team size
Begin building your unified control matrix that maps controls across all applicable frameworks
Automate evidence collection for your top 10 highest-effort evidence items
Draft or update the 5 most critical security policies needed for your primary framework
Phase 3
Days 61–90
Reporting & Operationalization
Deploy your first compliance dashboard showing real-time control status and evidence gaps
Build your first executive risk report with financial quantification of top risks
Establish vendor risk assessment cadence with tiered review schedule
Document a 12-month compliance operations plan including audit prep, framework expansion, and automation milestones
90-Day Action Plan
This roadmap provides a structured path from current state to measurable improvement. The sequence is deliberate — foundation first, then tooling, then operationalization.
Phase 1
Days 1–30
Foundation & Assessment
Conduct a formal compliance gap assessment against all applicable frameworks
Inventory all existing policies and identify gaps, outdated documents, and misalignments
Catalog current evidence sources and document which are manual vs. automated
Build a vendor inventory and classify vendors by risk tier based on data access and criticality
Phase 2
Days 31-60
Tooling & Automation
Evaluate and select a GRC platform appropriate to your framework complexity and team size
Begin building your unified control matrix that maps controls across all applicable frameworks
Automate evidence collection for your top 10 highest-effort evidence items
Draft or update the 5 most critical security policies needed for your primary framework
Phase 3
Days 61–90
Reporting & Operationalization
Deploy your first compliance dashboard showing real-time control status and evidence gaps
Build your first executive risk report with financial quantification of top risks
Establish vendor risk assessment cadence with tiered review schedule
Document a 12-month compliance operations plan including audit prep, framework expansion, and automation milestones
90-Day Action Plan
This roadmap provides a structured path from current state to measurable improvement. The sequence is deliberate — foundation first, then tooling, then operationalization.
Phase 1
Days 1–30
Foundation & Assessment
Conduct a formal compliance gap assessment against all applicable frameworks
Inventory all existing policies and identify gaps, outdated documents, and misalignments
Catalog current evidence sources and document which are manual vs. automated
Build a vendor inventory and classify vendors by risk tier based on data access and criticality
Phase 2
Days 31-60
Tooling & Automation
Evaluate and select a GRC platform appropriate to your framework complexity and team size
Begin building your unified control matrix that maps controls across all applicable frameworks
Automate evidence collection for your top 10 highest-effort evidence items
Draft or update the 5 most critical security policies needed for your primary framework
Phase 3
Days 61–90
Reporting & Operationalization
Deploy your first compliance dashboard showing real-time control status and evidence gaps
Build your first executive risk report with financial quantification of top risks
Establish vendor risk assessment cadence with tiered review schedule
Document a 12-month compliance operations plan including audit prep, framework expansion, and automation milestones
Stop Preparing for Audits. Start Running Compliance.
If your score is below 30, your compliance program cannot scale. Let us show you what continuous, automated compliance looks like.
Stop Preparing for Audits. Start Running Compliance.
If your score is below 30, your compliance program cannot scale. Let us show you what continuous, automated compliance looks like.
Stop Preparing for Audits. Start Running Compliance.
If your score is below 30, your compliance program cannot scale. Let us show you what continuous, automated compliance looks like.
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