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CinchOps Houston Area Security Index
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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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Security by IndustryAverage scores by category

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

Security Grade Scale

A

Excellent (Strong security posture, minimal risk)

B

Good (Above average, minor improvements needed)

C

Fair (Average security, attention required)

D

Poor (Below average, significant gaps)

F

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
4.0A
3.0 - 3.99B
2.0 - 2.99C
1.0 - 1.99D
0 - 0.99F