Question 1

What does the maturity assessment measure?

Accepted Answer

The assessment evaluates your organization across 9 critical security domains: Governance & Risk Management, Asset Management, Access Control, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Data Protection, Incident Response, Security Awareness, and Third-Party Risk. Each domain is scored based on implementation of industry-standard controls from NIST, CIS, and CMMC frameworks.

Question 2

How long does the assessment take?

Accepted Answer

The complete assessment takes 15-20 minutes. It consists of 61 questions across 9 security domains. You can save your progress and return later if needed. The tool provides instant results with your overall maturity score, domain-specific scores, and a prioritized improvement roadmap.

Question 3

What maturity levels are used?

Accepted Answer

The assessment uses 5 maturity levels: Level 1 (Initial/Ad-hoc), Level 2 (Developing), Level 3 (Defined), Level 4 (Managed), and Level 5 (Optimizing). Most small businesses start at Level 1-2. Reaching Level 3 demonstrates a mature, documented security program. Levels 4-5 indicate advanced, continuously improving security operations.

Question 4

Is this assessment suitable for small businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This assessment is specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses (10-500 employees). The questions are practical and focus on achievable controls for organizations without dedicated security teams. The recommendations are prioritized by impact and feasibility for smaller organizations.

Question 5

What do I get after completing the assessment?

Accepted Answer

You receive: 1) Overall maturity score and level classification, 2) Scores for each of the 9 security domains, 3) Comparison to industry peers and benchmarks, 4) Personalized improvement roadmap with prioritized recommendations, 5) Estimated costs and timelines for recommended improvements, and 6) Option to share results with our security experts for a free consultation.

Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment

How the Assessment Works

61 Questions

Maturity Scoring

Actionable Roadmap

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How the Assessment Works

61 Questions

Maturity Scoring

Actionable Roadmap