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# Bronze Level

The <mark style="color:orange;">**Bronze level is the foundation of the Digital Pathway framework**</mark>, designed to establish core competencies in digital and cybersecurity practices. This level is ideal for organisations starting their digital transformation journey or seeking to ensure compliance with fundamental industry standards.

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To navigate the Bronze level effectively, we’ve divided the guidance into three key sections:

1. [**Overview and Purpose**](/8RnoQ2Y1ZgHQnhYYpqoO/digital-and-cybersecurity-pillar/level-specific-guidance/bronze-level/overview-and-purpose.md)\
   Understand the goals and benefits of achieving the Bronze level, and why it’s a critical step for organisations aiming to build a secure and resilient digital foundation.
2. [**Assessment Guide for Bronze**](/8RnoQ2Y1ZgHQnhYYpqoO/digital-and-cybersecurity-pillar/level-specific-guidance/bronze-level/assessment-guide-for-bronze.md)\
   A step-by-step guide to completing the Bronze assessment, including tips on how to approach each section and align your organisation's practices with the maturity model.
3. [**Pathway to Improvement for Bronze**](/8RnoQ2Y1ZgHQnhYYpqoO/digital-and-cybersecurity-pillar/level-specific-guidance/bronze-level/pathway-to-improvement-for-bronze.md)\
   Practical actions and recommendations based on your assessment results, helping your organisation progress toward higher levels of digital and cybersecurity maturity.

Explore the subpages to get started with your Bronze journey and take the first step toward building a strong digital foundation.


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