Episode 74 — Evaluate Control Coverage, Gaps, and Overlap Across the Control Portfolio
This episode explains how to evaluate control coverage, gaps, and overlap across the control portfolio, a common ISSMP competency because mature programs avoid both blind spots and wasteful duplication while still maintaining defense in depth. You will learn how to view controls as a portfolio aligned to business services, data classifications, and key risk scenarios, then assess where coverage is missing, where controls are redundant, and where overlaps are intentional for resiliency. Scenarios include identifying a logging gap that prevents detection, spotting duplicated reviews that add friction without improving assurance, and finding inconsistent control application across environments that creates uneven risk exposure. Best practices include mapping controls to objectives, using risk tiering to drive depth, and documenting why overlaps exist so governance can justify cost and effort. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
