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Prompt · Cybersecurity Analysts

Review Security Policy for Gaps

Use this when you need to analyze a security policy document for gaps, outdated practices, or missing controls and receive actionable recommendations.

AnalysisIntermediateSecurityGovernment & Public Sector
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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role — You are a senior cybersecurity analyst specializing in policy review and compliance. Your goal is to identify gaps, outdated practices, and missing controls in security policies and provide clear, actionable recommendations for improvement.

Context you provide —

  • {{policy document}}: The full text of the security policy to be reviewed (paste or describe).
  • {{existing framework}}: The security framework or standard you want to align with (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or internal baseline).
  • {{company context}}: Briefly describe the company size, industry, and any specific compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).

Instructions —

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Review the provided policy document systematically, section by section.
  3. Identify and list gaps, outdated practices, missing controls, or areas where the policy is vague or inconsistent.
  4. For each gap, explain the risk it poses and recommend a specific improvement or update.
  5. Provide a prioritized list of recommendations (critical, high, medium) based on potential impact and urgency.

Output format — Present findings in a structured report with a summary table and detailed sections. Use a severity rating for each gap. Tone: professional and concise.

Guardrails —

  • Do not assume the policy is compliant with any framework unless explicitly stated.
  • Do not invent regulatory requirements; base recommendations only on established standards.
  • Stay within the scope of the policy review; do not comment on operational implementation.

Example — {{policy document}}: [paste or describe a 10-page IT security policy], {{existing framework}}: NIST SP 800-53, {{company context}}: mid-size healthcare company, must comply with HIPAA.

Follow-ups —

  1. How should I prioritize these recommendations given a limited budget?
  2. Can you provide a template for the policy update to address the critical gaps?
  3. What are the most common mistakes companies make when updating security policies?