A cybersecurity assessment can identify compliance gaps and recommend actions, but completing the assessment does not by itself guarantee compliance.

### Why this is right An assessment produces findings and supports decisions. Compliance depends on whether applicable requirements are met in practice and whether the organization can support that conclusion with suitable evidence. ### The concept Assessment is an evaluation activity, not a substitute for operating controls. Findings need owners, priorities, remediation plans, and follow-up. A recommendation does not close a gap until the organization implements the change and checks that it works. Compliance can also depend on requirements that differ by industry, contract, or location. ### Terms - **Compliance gap**: A difference between an applicable requirement and the organization's current practice or evidence. ### Remember An assessment identifies and explains gaps; implementation and verification address them.