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Security Ratings 8 min read March 12, 2026

What Does Your Cybersecurity Rating Actually Mean — And How Is It Calculated?

Millions of organizations now have a public A–F cybersecurity grade. But most executives don't know what factors drive that score — or why it changes without warning. We break down every scoring dimension, how attackers use these ratings to choose targets, and exactly what you can do to move your grade in the next 30 days.

Marcus Webb
Senior Security Analyst
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Compliance
6 min read Feb 28, 2026

HIPAA Compliance in 2026: The 10 Technical Safeguards Every Healthcare Org Must Have

OCR enforcement actions hit a record high in 2025. Here's what auditors are looking for — and how a poor security rating can trigger an investigation before you're even aware of a breach.

Dr. Alicia Torres
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Email Security
5 min read Feb 19, 2026

DMARC, DKIM & SPF: The Email Security Trifecta That Determines 30% of Your Security Grade

Nearly 60% of organizations we rate have misconfigured email authentication — and most don't know it. Here's what each protocol does, how to check your current setup, and how to fix it without breaking your mail flow.

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7 min read Feb 10, 2026

How AI Is Changing the Attack Surface: What SMBs Need to Know in 2026

AI-powered phishing attacks increased 312% in 2025. Threat actors are now using LLMs to craft hyper-personalized spear-phishing campaigns targeting SMBs. Here's what changed and how to adapt your defenses.

Nisha Patel
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Cyber Insurance
5 min read Jan 31, 2026

Why Insurers Are Now Requiring a B or Better Security Rating Before Binding Cyber Coverage

Major carriers including Chubb, AIG, and Travelers now pull your security rating as part of underwriting. A D or F can trigger a declination — or a 40% premium surcharge. Here's what underwriters are looking for.

Rachel Kim
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Compliance
9 min read Jan 22, 2026

CMMC 2.0 Is Now Mandatory: A Practical Roadmap for Defense Contractors to Achieve Level 2

As of January 2026, DoD contracts require CMMC Level 2 certification. We walk through all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, which ones most contractors fail, and a realistic 90-120 day remediation roadmap.

Col. James Reed (Ret.)
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Small Business
4 min read Jan 14, 2026

The 5 Free Things Any Small Business Can Do This Week to Improve Their Security Grade

You don't need a big IT budget to raise your grade. These five zero-cost actions — which take less than an hour each — address the most common scoring failures we see among small businesses under 50 employees.

Marcus Webb
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