Security Maturity Guide
Benchmark Your Security Maturity Against Real Programs
Maturity isn't about how many tools you own — it's whether your processes are documented, repeatable, and measured. We assess seven domains against a five-level maturity model and tell you exactly which level you're operating at, plus the specific controls to advance.
- 15 minutes
- 7 domains, 5 levels
- Tier-based action plan
The maturity model isn't a participation trophy. Each level represents a specific operating posture — and the gap between Level 3 and Level 4 is usually where the budget conversation happens.
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Identity, endpoint, network, data, IR, governance, awareness
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Initial → Repeatable → Defined → Managed → Optimized
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End-to-end assessment time, including report generation
The Seven Domains Assessed
Each domain is scored independently against the five maturity levels. Programs almost always have uneven maturity — strong identity but weak governance is the norm. Knowing which is which is the point.
Identity & Access
- MFA coverage breadth and strength
- Privileged access management
- Joiner/mover/leaver process
- Access reviews and certification
Endpoint Security
- EDR/XDR coverage
- Patch management cadence
- Encryption posture
- Removable media controls
Network Security
- Segmentation between zones
- Egress filtering and DNS controls
- Zero-trust network access
- Wireless security posture
Data Protection
- Classification and labeling
- DLP coverage and accuracy
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Backup integrity and immutability
Incident Response
- Playbook documentation and currency
- Tabletop exercise frequency
- Detection-to-containment time
- Forensic readiness
Governance & Awareness
- Risk register and ownership
- Policy currency and exception tracking
- Security awareness training maturity
- Vendor risk and due diligence
Key insight
Maturity is operational, not aspirational. A program at Level 4 has measurements showing the controls work — under load, with attrition, with new hires onboarding. A program at Level 2 has documented intent and ad-hoc execution. The honest answer to 'what level are we at' is rarely the level you wish you were at.
How it works
From responses to maturity profile in 15 minutes
Score each domain
Honest self-assessment per area
Per-domain levels
Identity, endpoint, network, data, IR, governance
AI executive summary
Tailored to your sub-sector and size
Level-up plan
Specific controls to advance each domain
Score Your Security Program
Free Security Maturity Assessment scores all seven domains, generates an AI-tailored executive summary, and produces a level-up plan with specific controls.
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