Overview of Gold Level and Specialist Tracks
The Gold Level represents the pinnacle of the Digital Pathway maturity framework, showcasing an organisation’s mastery in digital and cybersecurity practices. At this level, organisations are expected to demonstrate not only excellence in foundational areas but also advanced capabilities in specialised tracks. This page provides a high-level overview of the Gold Level and outlines the structure of the specialist tracks.
Purpose of the Gold Level
The Gold Level is designed for organisations that:
Lead their industries in digital and cybersecurity practices.
Demonstrate advanced maturity and continuous improvement.
Specialise in key areas that align with strategic priorities and operational excellence.
Collaborate and innovate to influence best practices and industry standards.
By achieving Gold-Level maturity, organisations solidify their position as leaders in digital transformation, enhancing their reputation, resilience, and competitive edge.
Structure of the Gold Level
The Gold Level is differentiated by its specialist tracks, each tailored to a specific domain of excellence. Organisations can choose the track that aligns with their strategic focus and operational needs. The five specialist tracks available are:
Cyber Specialist: Focusing on advanced cybersecurity measures, zero-trust architectures, and proactive threat intelligence sharing.
Data-Optimised Organisation: Excelling in data governance, analytics, and utilisation to drive business value.
Industrial Integration Excellence: Mastering systems integration and achieving seamless interoperability across complex operations.
Automated Factory: Pioneering advanced automation technologies and Industry 4.0 principles for operational efficiency.
Digital Customer Experience: Transforming customer interactions through innovative, secure, and personalised digital solutions.
Each track has its own specific criteria, improvement pathways, and evidence requirements, detailed in the respective subpages.
General Requirements for Gold Level
Organisations seeking Gold-Level certification must:
Meet advanced scoring thresholds, with a strong focus on compliance and excellence across all architecture areas.
Provide evidence for all assessment questions, ensuring claims are substantiated and verifiable.
Demonstrate continuous improvement and alignment with evolving industry standards.
Next Steps
To learn more about each specialist track, explore the following pages:
Each page provides a deep dive into the requirements, pathways, and resources tailored to the specific track. By selecting and mastering a track, organisations can position themselves as leaders in their chosen domain while achieving Gold-Level certification.
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