AI Control Gap Analysis
Identify Where AI Governance May Be Falling Behind Adoption
AI is entering organizations faster than many leadership teams can govern it. The AI Control Gap Analysis helps you identify where visibility may be limited, where risk may be developing, and where your current policies, systems, and oversight may need attention.
Complete the 20-question assessment to better understand your potential gaps and determine practical next steps.
Download the AI Control Gap AnalysisAI Adoption Is Moving Faster Than Governance
AI may already be part of your business, whether it has been formally approved or not.
Employees are using AI tools to create content, analyze data, summarize meetings, automate tasks, and support business decisions. Existing software platforms are also introducing AI capabilities that can access company email, documents, customer records, and other sensitive information.
As adoption expands, many organizations are discovering that their governance frameworks, security policies, vendor review processes, and technical controls were not designed for AI.
The challenge is not simply determining whether your organization is using AI. It is understanding how AI is being used, what information it can access, who is responsible for overseeing it, and whether appropriate safeguards are in place.
A Practical Starting Point for AI Governance
The AI Control Gap Analysis is a structured, 20-question self-assessment designed to help leadership teams evaluate their current level of visibility and control.
The assessment examines several areas that can influence AI risk, including:
- Executive ownership and accountability
- AI governance and acceptable use policies
- Visibility into approved and unapproved AI tools
- Data handling and information protection
- Identity, access, and application permissions
- AI vendor security and privacy reviews
- Infrastructure and integration readiness
- Employee awareness and training
- Incident response and risk reporting
- Ongoing monitoring and governance maturity
The purpose is not to deliver a generic score or determine whether your organization passes or fails. It is to help your team identify where additional discussion, investigation, or action may be needed.
What the Analysis Can Help You Uncover
Completing the assessment can help reveal areas where stronger oversight may allow the business to move forward with greater confidence.
- AI usage is occurring without centralized visibility
- Ownership for AI risk has not been clearly assigned
- Existing policies do not address AI-specific risks
- Employees may be entering sensitive information into unapproved platforms
- AI applications have broad access to corporate systems or data
- Vendor review processes do not fully evaluate AI-related risk
- Security, legal, compliance, and business teams are not aligned
- AI adoption is not included in enterprise risk reporting
- Incident response plans do not account for AI-related events
- Leadership lacks meaningful metrics around AI usage and governance
These gaps do not necessarily mean an organization should slow or stop AI adoption. They indicate where stronger oversight may allow the business to move forward with greater confidence.
How It Works
Download the Assessment
Receive the AI Control Gap Analysis spreadsheet, which includes 20 questions covering the primary areas of AI governance, security, identity, infrastructure, and vendor oversight.
Complete It with Your Team
Review the questions internally with the appropriate business, IT, security, legal, compliance, or risk management stakeholders.
Review Your Findings with L3
Optionally, schedule a complimentary conversation with an L3 Networks advisor to discuss your responses, identify areas of concern, and explore practical next steps based on your organization’s priorities.
What You Will Gain
After completing the analysis and review, your leadership team will have a clearer understanding of:
- Where AI may already be entering the organization
- Which governance and security controls may require attention
- Where visibility into AI tools, integrations, and vendors may be limited
- Which risks should be prioritized first
- How AI governance can align with existing security and risk programs
- What practical steps can help strengthen oversight without creating unnecessary barriers to adoption
Built for Business and Technology Leaders
The AI Control Gap Analysis is designed for organizations that want to take a more intentional approach to AI adoption. It can support conversations among:
- CEOs and executive leadership teams
- CIOs, CTOs, and IT leaders
- CISOs and cybersecurity teams
- Legal, compliance, and privacy leaders
- Risk management professionals
- Business leaders responsible for AI initiatives
No advanced technical knowledge is required. The assessment is designed to help both business and technology stakeholders participate in the AI governance conversation.
Gain Greater Visibility into Your AI Risk
AI governance does not begin with a lengthy policy document or a large technology investment. It begins with understanding where your organization stands today.
Complete the AI Control Gap Analysis to identify potential gaps, create alignment among leadership, and establish a more informed path forward.
Get the AI Control Gap Analysis
Complete the form below to download the 20-question assessment and optionally schedule a complimentary review with an L3 advisor.