A cyber risk maturity model assesses the sophistication and effectiveness of an organisation’s cybersecurity capabilities across defined maturity levels. It evaluates governance, controls, monitoring processes, and incident response practices against recognised standards. By benchmarking current state against target maturity, organisations identify capability gaps and prioritise investment. Cyber risk maturity models support regulatory reporting and demonstrate continuous improvement to boards and stakeholders. This structured benchmarking enhances resilience and strengthens strategic planning for evolving cyber threats.