Building a Maturity-Based Cybersecurity Roadmap

The cybersecurity landscape is growing more and more complicated. And that makes sense: we’re more connected than ever — both individuals and organizations.  

Think about it. We all work from connected devices: laptops, smartphones, tablets, smart watches, IoT devices. From vehicles to the factory floor, everything is sharing data on a global scale. And on top of that, we have to add AI into the mix. 

In short, there are far more cyber vulnerabilities now than there were even a handful of years ago. And the data confirms this. In a recent report from the World Economic Forum: 

• 72% of respondents identified a recent rise in cyber risks. The top concerns? Fraud, phishing, social engineering attacks, and identity theft.

• 66% believe AI and machine learning will affect cybersecurity within the next 12 months, more than any other technology.

However, AI isn’t only emboldening cybercriminals. It’s helping organizations, too: AI-driven detection and response is giving them a chance to fight fire with fire. 

But not all organizations have the cyber maturity to manage risks — and fulfill their potential. 

Transforming digital risk into growth

Let’s rethink cybersecurity. Instead of a shield, imagine a launching pad. 

We’ve all read the statistic: 60% of companies hit by a major cyberattack shut down within six months.

But what’s the key takeaway here? Maybe this: cybersecurity is not simply about preventing harm, but about enabling sustained and continued growth. It’s about allowing ideas, products, and services to thrive for years to come. 

It’s also a competitive advantage. It inspires trust in customers and clients, and ensures long-term relationships. 

Achieving a high degree of cyber maturity should be part of your offering. You’re protecting your own organization — and everyone you serve. 

But how do you get there? You need a cybersecurity roadmap. And that’s where we come in.  

How we work with you

At Santex, we know that every organization is different. Size, industry, location: these can all affect your cybersecurity readiness. 

For example, 35% of small companies believe their cyber resilience is insufficient — while only 7% of large companies feel the same. Needless to say, both groups have unique needs and starting points. 

That’s why our solutions are modular and adapt to your particular maturity level, from lowest (0) to highest (4), as determined by the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Let’s break it down: 

• EXPRESS (Level 0): If your organization has no formal cybersecurity processes and policies, we begin with the basics: initial assessments, asset inventory, phishing simulation, and recovery policy templates.

• STARTER (Level 1): Let’s say your organization has some cybersecurity processes, but they’re mostly informal and reactive. In that case, we carry out an initial evaluation, then prioritize basic governance and employee awareness.

• INTERMEDIATE (Level 2): Now your organization can identify risks and has basic cybersecurity policies in place. But there’s still room for improvement: continuous monitoring, vulnerability dashboards, and security operations onboarding.

• ADVANCED (Level 3): By this point, your organization has formalized, documented, and repeatable cybersecurity processes. You’re ready for our more advanced offerings, covering all NIST CSF requirements: threat intelligence, a 24/7 security operations center, continuity planning, and more.

• ON-DEMAND (Level 4): This is the highest maturity level. It means your cybersecurity processes are dynamic, automatic, and adaptable. To maintain your resilience in the long term, we offer: red teaming, cloud forensics, and bespoke cybersecurity innovation programs. 

Why cybersecurity matters to your business

Cyber incidents are becoming increasingly costly. 

A recent study from the World Bank, compiling several industry reports, shares a few alarming figures: data breaches alone cost approximately $4.4 million per breach. Crypto crime is slated to cost $40 billion globally this year. Ransomware? $265 billion per year by 2031. 

But the real costs are hard to quantify. 

With every setback and interruption, you lose more than money: forward momentum, growth and possibility, the trust of your clients — and the confidence your team has to try new things, adopt new technologies, and break into new territories. 

That’s why our cybersecurity capabilities are intended to stretch across your business and supply chain:

• Governance, risk, and compliance

• Blue team services

• Red team and offensive security

• Security awareness and human risk

• CyberSOC and threat intelligence

Want to see our full list of capabilities? Visit our page to learn more. 

To summarize, we sit down with each client to understand how we can reduce their operational, commercial, financial, or legal risks. We help them meet data protection standards, develop a proactive cybersecurity strategy, and more.  

But beyond that, we allow clients to stand on a solid cybersecurity foundation so they can rise within their industry — and fulfill their potential.