Controls
Updating a control status
Last updated July 2026 · 5 min read
Keeping your control statuses up to date is how ReadySOC tracks your progress and calculates your readiness score.
The four status options
- Not started — You haven't begun working on this control yet. This is the default for all controls.
- In progress — You're actively working on implementing this control but it's not complete yet.
- Implemented — The control is fully in place and you have evidence to prove it.
- Not applicable — This control doesn't apply to your business. It's excluded from your readiness score.
Important: Only Implemented controls count toward your readiness score. In Progress controls do not.
How to update a status
1
Go to Controls
Click Controls in the left sidebar.
2
Select a control
Click any control in the list on the left. The detail panel opens on the right.
3
Change the status
Use the Status dropdown to select the appropriate status.
4
Save your changes
Click Save changes. The dashboard and readiness score update immediately.
Filtering controls
Use the filter dropdowns at the top of the controls list to show only controls with a specific status or from a specific criteria category. This is useful for focusing on your gaps (Not started) or reviewing your completed work (Implemented).
When should a control be Implemented?
Only mark a control as Implemented when:
- The control is fully in place — not partially done.
- You have at least one piece of evidence uploaded to prove it.
- The evidence would satisfy an auditor's request.