What is a Maturity Model?
A Maturity Model is a framework used to assess and measure the effectiveness and evolution of an organization's processes, capabilities, or practices over time. In cybersecurity, it evaluates how well security programs are implemented and managed.
Maturity models often define levels ranging from initial or ad hoc practices to optimized and continuously improving processes. They are commonly used within Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs.
What is a Maturity Model used for?
Maturity models are used to identify gaps, benchmark progress, and guide strategic improvements in areas such as Security Posture, Risk Management, and Security Operations.
Security leaders use maturity models to prioritize investments, align with frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and COBIT, and support initiatives like Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM).
