What Does an Organization with Low Cyber Maturity Look Like?

Written by Kyle McGrath | 3/3/25 2:58 PM

Organizations with low cyber maturity often find themselves caught up in the day-to-day operations, neglecting regular maintenance tasks like updates and patching. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry. Every organization has the potential to improve its security.

Key Takeaways

While IT and cybersecurity teams often overlap, their objectives differ significantly. While IT focuses on maintaining function, cybersecurity prioritizes protection.
A common obstacle for organizations lacking in cybersecurity is the fear of endless, costly improvements.
Any organization can take small steps in the right direction to improve its security posture and cyber maturity. Beginning with an informed plan can help decide where to invest time, money, and resources for the most impact.

Meet Our Speaker

Fred Brittain, Vice President of Cybersecurity

Before joining Knowledge Services, Fred Brittain spent nearly 30 years in public-sector higher education and state government, including serving as the State of Maine’s chief information officer. After seeing cyber threats grow firsthand, Fred is familiar with the challenge of finding the right partners to work with to improve cyber maturity.

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