Security maturity refers to the level of development, effectiveness, and optimization of an organization’s cybersecurity practices, policies, and controls. It measures how well an organization can identify, protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. Security maturity is often assessed using models or frameworks that outline different stages, from initial and ad hoc processes to fully optimized and continuously improving security operations. Higher security maturity indicates a proactive approach, integration of best practices, regular risk assessments, and a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.