CinchOps Houston Area Security Index
Business Security Scorecard Analysis By Region & Industry
Data as of January 12, 2026 Hover over chart elements for more information
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Grade DistributionOverall grade
Regional ComparisonCompare security metrics across regions
Category PerformanceAverage scores by security category
Category Grade BreakdownGrade distribution per category
Business Details
| Industry | Region | Business Count | Final Grade | Social Engineering | Application | IP Reputation | Network | DNS | Vulnerabilities |
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Security Grade Scale
Excellent (Strong security posture, minimal risk)
Good (Above average, minor improvements needed)
Fair (Average security, attention required)
Poor (Below average, significant gaps)
Critical (Major vulnerabilities, immediate action needed)
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Purpose and Intent
This information is shared not to create alarm, but to provide actionable data that can enhance your firm's security discussions and decision-making processes. We believe that informed businesses make better security choices, and transparency in cybersecurity assessment helps the entire Houston Area business community strengthen its defenses against evolving cyber threats.
Assessment Methodology
All data was gathered using industry-standard security scanning tools that analyze only externally visible, publicly accessible information. No unauthorized access to internal systems was attempted or conducted. The assessment utilized standard security reconnaissance techniques commonly employed by cybersecurity professionals.
Scorecard Categories
Social Engineering - Emails of employees exposed on the internet
Application Security - Common website and application vulnerabilities
IP Reputation - Suspicious activity, such as malware or spam, from your IPs
Network Security - Insecure network configurations and settings
DNS Health - The health of your domain name server
Vulnerabilities - Exposures and risks detected on your external assets
Scoring System
| Score | Grade |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | A |
| 3.0 - 3.99 | B |
| 2.0 - 2.99 | C |
| 1.0 - 1.99 | D |
| 0 - 0.99 | F |