GC RTS Gap Analysis

If your organisation is looking to operate a remote gambling product in the UK and needs to meet the security requirements of the RTS, URM is able to conduct a gap analysis of the security controls you have implemented against the control areas from the Standard.  These control areas taken from ISO 27001 cover such topics as information security policies, human resource security, access control, cryptography, physical and environmental security, supplier relationships etc.  

The focus of the gap analysis will be the controls that are protecting critical systems, e.g., electronic systems involved in processing payment card information or systems involved in the generation of random numbers or communication networks that transmit sensitive customer information.  Following the gap analysis, URM will produce a report which will not only detail those areas where your organisation needs to develop or improve your control implementation but also recommendations on how to address any gaps.

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Why URM?

Track record

URM is one of the UK’s most experienced and proficient information security auditors and has been conducting RTS audits for over a decade and has conducted hundreds of ISO 27001-related audits. URM has an unparalleled track record of assisting over 500 organisations to achieve and maintain certification to ISO 27001 and as such is perfectly placed to not only conduct audits but conduct gap analyses and help organisations remediate any gaps identified.

Assessor Competence

The Gambling Commission requires that the annual security audit is conducted by an independent and suitably qualified auditor. All of URM’s auditors hold one or more of the main recognised qualifications, e.g., ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). A number also hold the Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor (PCI QSA) qualification. Furthermore, RTS audit reports are all peer reviewed before being submitted.

Achieving optimum balance

If used to remediate any gaps, URM’s goal is to achieve the optimum balance between meeting the RTS control requirements and ensuring the control (e.g., policy, process or other documentation) is tailored to your organisation’s size, culture and business objectives.