An enterprise GRC team is building a cross-framework control library. For every clause in GDPR, PCI DSS, and SOX, they record which internal policy, technical safeguard, or process satisfies that clause. Which of the following is the PRIMARY advantage of performing this control-to-requirement mapping activity?
It automatically shortens incident response times by lowering mean time to detect (MTTD).
It guarantees encryption key rotation frequency is increased across all environments.
It exposes gaps where no control meets a requirement, reducing the risk of non-compliance.
It permanently eliminates the need for external regulatory audits.
Mapping external requirements to internal controls provides traceability, allowing compliance staff and auditors to see exactly how each obligation is met. This visibility exposes any clauses that lack coverage so the organization can remediate gaps before they become findings or penalties. The other options either promise outcomes the activity cannot guarantee (eliminating audits, automatically improving incident response, or increasing key-rotation frequency) or describe benefits unrelated to compliance mapping.
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