# Security Operations Maturity Model An honest, five-level assessment framework that shows security leaders exactly where their operations stand today — and provides a clear, prioritised roadmap to advance. No spin. No vanity metrics. Just clarity. Maturity Levels 5 Reactive to optimised Dimensions 8 Independently scored areas Output Roadmap Prioritised, not vanity scored Trusted across Logistics, Aviation, Manufacturing, Legal, Government, Tech ISO/IEC 27001 Certified Our security practices meet the highest global standards. Assessment dimensions ## Measured across 8 critical dimensions Each dimension is scored independently, giving you a granular view of strengths and gaps — not a single misleading average. 01 Detection Coverage 02 Incident Response 03 Threat Hunting 04 Vulnerability Management 05 Security Monitoring 06 Governance & Reporting 07 Identity & Access 08 Attack Surface Management The five levels ## From reactive to optimised Most enterprises we assess fall between Level 1 and Level 3. There's no shame in that — the value is in knowing exactly where you are and having a clear path forward. L1 ### Reactive Security is ad-hoc. Incidents are handled as they come with no structured process. - No defined detection logic — relying on vendor defaults - Incident response is improvised, undocumented - No metrics or reporting on security outcomes - Security team is overwhelmed and firefighting constantly L2 ### Developing Basic processes exist but are inconsistent. Some tooling is in place but underutilised. - Some custom detection rules, but no lifecycle management - Basic incident response procedures for common scenarios - Periodic reporting, but metrics aren't tied to outcomes - Security team has defined roles but limited bandwidth L3 ### Defined Documented playbooks, regular reviews, and structured operations. A real SOC is forming. - Detection engineering with MITRE ATT&CK alignment - Documented playbooks and defined escalation paths - Monthly metrics on detection coverage and response times - Dedicated security team with clear responsibilities L4 ### Managed Metrics-driven operations with continuous improvement. Security outcomes are measurable. - Detection-as-code with version control and testing - Proactive threat hunting on a structured cadence - Quantified threat reduction metrics reported to leadership - Continuous tuning cycles and coverage expansion L5 ### Optimised Continuous threat reduction is embedded in operations. Security is a strategic business enabler. - Automated detection pipeline with ML-assisted prioritisation - Sub-hour containment with orchestrated response actions - Board-level reporting with trend analysis and forecasting - Security operations directly influence business risk decisions ## Find out your maturity level Our free assessment scores your security operations across all 8 dimensions and maps a prioritised improvement path — so you know exactly where to focus.