--- title: Security Maturity Assessment description: A tool for continuous assessment built on the NIST framework, to translate cybersecrutiy to the board and reach a strong cybersecurity posture. --- # Security Maturity Assessment A tool for continuous assessment built on the Internationally recognised NIST framework, to reach strong cybersecurity posture and translate its importance to the board. ## **How can businesses translate cybersecurity to the board?** The board of directors most definitely care about the impacts of a cyber-attack, but they don’t necessarily understand the methods and measures required to achieve a strong cybersecurity posture. By following the NIST internationally recognised standard, that is balanced and not overly complicated, businesses can get an accurate reading on how mature their cybersecurity posture is and translate this to the board. ![Methodology (4 piece) - SHORT-1-1](https://www.flowtransform.com/hubfs/Methodology%20(4%20piece)%20-%20SHORT-1-1.png) ## **Our methodology for a strong cyber posture** Businesses need to balance their investment across the five pillars identified by the NIST framework to reach a strong cybersecrutiy posture. Our systematic methodology is built on this framework as a roadmap to mature cybersecurity.  Putting our methodology to work we’ve created our Security Maturity Assessment to deliver clear scoring and improvement opportunities, providing a tool to make cybersecurity progression measurable and support communicating the impact of potential investments to the board. [ Get in touch ](https://www.flowtransform.com/contact-us) ## Security Maturity Assessment: measurable cybersecurity progression Our Security Maturity Assessment (SMA) is a tool to identify where the gaps are, the impact of potential investments into the different pillars, with continuous assessment making cybersecurity progression measurable. Therefore, enabling businesses to translate this to the board. ![Graph](https://www.flowtransform.com/hubfs/Graph.png) ### Benefits of using our smart tool - Use an internationally recognised standard to assess your security posture  - A communication tool to translate cyber posture progression to your board  - Offers a workflow for continuous improvement with progress tracking  - The pillars act as a guide for where to invest to see the most progression  - On-going expert advice and support from our team of trusted advisors ### How can Flow help you? - Help with completing the assessment - support you with addressing the gaps - Provide expert and prioritised advice [ Download brochure ](https://www.flowtransform.com/security-maturity-assessment-brochure) ![why flow-2-1](https://www.flowtransform.com/hubfs/why%20flow-2-1.png) ## Why Flow for consultancy? - Over 15 years of experience at the highest level - We provide trusted and sound advice tailored to your unique requirements - We have longevity in our customer relationships as a result of outstanding service - We follow an agile approach to each unique customer situation [ Get in touch ](https://www.flowtransform.com/contact-us) ## Your local partner for global solutions Flow focus on providing efficient solutions to organisations enabling them to do business in confidence, with seamless transition and without fear of a cybersecurity attack. Bringing over 15 years of experience at the highest level, building trusted relationships with customers and supporting them wherever they are on their digital journey. 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[![Fallacies Blog-1](https://www.flowtransform.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEBSITE2022/CONTENT%20IMAGES/Fallacies%20Blog-1.png?width=600&height=502&name=Fallacies%20Blog-1.png) ##### Blog series ### Fallacies of the modern-day cyber landscape With the insights of our expert CEO Etienne Greeff we have released a five blog series uncovering some of the prevalent fallacies of the cybersecurity world, that leave customers not knowing what advice to follow.  ](https://www.flowtransform.com/blog/the-fallacies-of-the-modern-day-cyber-landscape) [![WithSecure Vid](https://www.flowtransform.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WithSecure%20Vid.png?width=1374&height=1167&name=WithSecure%20Vid.png) ##### Watch the video interview ### MSP reflection on cloud security We collaborated with our trusted partners at WithSecure to gain valuable insights from our CEO. Etienne Greeff shares his expert observations and recommendations on how to securely harness the benefits of the cloud ](https://www.flowtransform.com/msp-reflection-on-cloud-security) [![Reflection Webinar](https://www.flowtransform.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reflection%20Webinar.png?width=1256&height=1051&name=Reflection%20Webinar.png) ##### On-demand educational webinar ### Reviewing 2022 & looking forward to 2023 Thought leader Etienne Greeff shares his views on how the last 12 months have shaped the cyber landscape and what trends and events have had the most impact. 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