The ZENDATA Security Maturity Label

What is the ZENDATA Security Maturity Label?

The ZENDATA Security Maturity Label is a structured, transparent cybersecurity assessment designed to evaluate an organization’s security maturity against the CIS Critical Security Controls Implementation Group 2 (IG2).
The assessment measures the effective implementation of 130 security safeguards across 18 controls and delivers:
  • A quantified maturity score
  • A certification level Bronze, Silver, or Gold
  • A clear view of strengths, gaps, and improvement priorities
The label provides an objective benchmark to assess resilience against modern and advanced cyber threats.

Why Did We Create It ?

Organizations invest significantly in cybersecurity technologies, processes, and policies, yet often lack a clear and objective way to measure effectiveness.
The ZENDATA Security Maturity Label enables organizations to:
  • Validate maturity by demonstrating their cybersecurity level to clients, partners, insurers, and regulators
  • Align with international best practices through a globally recognized framework
  • Identify gaps through a structured analysis of missing or partially implemented controls
  • Track progress over time using a repeatable and comparable scoring methodology

Why the CIS Framework and the IG2 Target

The Center for Internet Security is a non profit organization with over 25 years of experience supporting governments, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide.

The CIS Critical Security Controls represent a prioritized set of defensive measures derived from real world attack data and threat intelligence. They focus on what actually stops attacks in practice.
IG2 includes 130 safeguards across 18 controls, providing a comprehensive and operational view of cybersecurity maturity that goes well beyond basic hygiene.

Certification Levels

The final score is calculated based on the effective implementation of the 130 IG2 safeguards, with additional weighting applied to the most risk critical controls.

Exceptional.

The organization demonstrates a high level of cybersecurity maturity and resilience against advanced threats.

At least 85% coverage

Solid.

The organization has implemented a significant portion of the controls and moved well beyond baseline security.

At least 70% coverage

In Progress.

Strong foundations are in place and the organization has begun implementing advanced controls.

At least 55% coverage

Assessment Modalities

To accommodate different organizational needs and assurance levels, two assessment modalities are available.
  • The organization completes the assessment questionnaire independently. The resulting score is based on declared information and is not independently verified. This option is suitable for internal benchmarking and initial maturity evaluation.

ZENDATA Contribution and Technical Coverage​

ZENDATA’s ZEN360 cybersecurity services are designed to directly support a large portion of the CIS IG2 controls.
When correctly deployed and configured, ZEN360 can contribute to up to 73% of the control objectives through:
  • Continuous monitoring and detection
  • Endpoint and identity protection
  • Logging, response, and operational security processes
The remaining controls typically relate to governance, organizational processes, physical security, or business decisions that cannot be delegated to a third party.

Important Clarification on Scoring

The maturity score is not a percentage of protection
Implementing 90% of the safeguards does not mean an organization is 90% secure. The label reflects the level of alignment with recognized best practices, not the absence of risk.
Cyber risk can never be eliminated. The ZENDATA Security Maturity Label provides a structured and defensible way to measure readiness, reduce exposure, and continuously improve.