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Control maturity versus operating confidence

Why a maturity score cannot show whether a control will perform.

CYBERSECURITY LINK2025 paper14 controls
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Findings presented with method, sample and limitations intact.

Resource type
Research Paper
Subject
Assurance
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Boards, researchers and evidence-led security leaders
Publication
Cybersecurity Link · 2026
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Why a maturity score cannot show whether a control will perform. The full resource connects the issue to named ownership, usable evidence and a next decision.

  • The research question and stated methodology
  • Findings with sample context and limitations
  • Implications for governance and operating decisions
Research typeComparative study
Evidence base2025 paper
Publication14 controls
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