The Readiness page provides a comprehensive view of your organisation's preparedness for NCA compliance assessment. It aggregates data from controls, evidence, gap assessments, and audits into a single certification-readiness checklist.

Readiness Stages

StageDescription
Not StartedECC compliance programme not yet initiated
AssessmentInitial gap assessment underway, baseline being established
RemediationActively closing gaps and implementing controls
Evidence CollectionControls implemented, gathering and linking evidence documentation
Internal ReviewConducting self-assessment to validate readiness before NCA audit
Audit ReadyAll checklist items satisfied, ready for formal NCA assessment
CompliantNCA audit passed, ongoing monitoring and maintenance

Certification Checklist

The readiness checklist automatically evaluates the following criteria and marks each as complete or incomplete:

All controls assessed

Every ECC control has an implementation status set (Implemented, In Progress, or justified Not Applicable). No controls remain in "Not Started" status.

90%+ controls implemented

At least 90% of applicable controls are marked as Implemented. Controls marked Not Applicable are excluded from the calculation.

Evidence linked to all implemented controls

Every control marked as Implemented has at least one evidence document linked. Controls without evidence are flagged for attention.

Gap assessment completed within 90 days

A gap assessment has been completed within the last 90 days to ensure the compliance snapshot is current.

No critical or high audit findings open

All critical and high severity audit findings have been remediated and closed. Medium and low findings may remain open but should have corrective actions assigned.

Management review conducted within 90 days

A management review has been held within the last 90 days demonstrating active governance oversight.

Policies approved and current

All required cybersecurity policies are approved by management, distributed to relevant personnel, and within their review period.

Export Readiness Report

Click "Export Readiness Report" to generate a PDF or Excel summary of your compliance posture. This report includes the overall score, domain breakdown, checklist status, and a list of remaining gaps. It can be shared with NCA auditors or senior management.

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The readiness checklist updates in real-time. As you close gaps and upload evidence, the checklist items automatically transition from incomplete to complete.