A CSMS gap analysis compares current practices against IEC 62443-2-1 requirements. The chief purpose of such a gap analysis is to:
A.Prove the program is already perfect
B.Identify where the program falls short so an improvement roadmap can be built
C.Replace the need for any risk assessment
D.Assign blame to individual operators
Why B is correct
A gap analysis reveals where current CSMS practices diverge from the standard's expectations, providing the basis for a prioritized improvement roadmap. It is a constructive, forward-looking exercise, not a fault-finding one. The output feeds resource planning and maturity advancement.
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