Industries We Serve

Security Ratings Built for Your Industry's Reality

Every industry faces different threats, regulations, and compliance mandates. Our cybersecurity ratings and consulting are calibrated to the unique risk landscape of your sector — not a generic one-size-fits-all score.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

HIPAA Compliance Starts With Knowing Your Score

Healthcare organizations are the #1 target for ransomware in America — and HIPAA holds them to strict security standards. Our ratings give hospitals, clinics, and health tech companies an objective measure of their security posture and a clear path to compliance.

$10.9M
Avg healthcare breach cost (2025)
C-
Avg security grade, US healthcare
HIPAA Security Rule gap analysis
EHR system security assessments
Business associate vendor ratings
Ransomware readiness evaluation
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Top Security Threats · Healthcare
Ransomware Attacks
Healthcare saw 328 ransomware attacks in 2024 — more than any other sector
Insider Threats & PHI Theft
Protected Health Information commands premium prices on dark web markets
Third-Party / Vendor Breaches
60% of healthcare breaches originate from a business associate or vendor
Primary Compliance: HIPAA
Security Rule, Privacy Rule, Breach Notification Rule · Penalties up to $1.9M/yr
Top Security Threats · Finance & Banking
Phishing & BEC Attacks
Business Email Compromise caused $2.9B in losses in US financial firms in 2024
Card Skimming & Fraud
Digital payment fraud attacks grew 62% YoY targeting banking and fintech platforms
DDoS & Infrastructure Attacks
State-sponsored actors increasingly target US banking critical infrastructure
Primary Compliance: PCI-DSS, SOX, GLBA
PCI-DSS v4.0, Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act · FFIEC guidelines
Finance, Banking & Fintech

Protect Customer Funds and Regulatory Standing

Financial institutions face some of the most sophisticated, persistent threats of any sector — and operate under the most stringent regulatory requirements. Our ratings help banks, credit unions, fintechs, and insurers demonstrate compliance, protect assets, and meet examiner expectations.

$6.1M
Avg financial sector breach cost
B-
Avg security grade, US finance
PCI-DSS v4.0 compliance readiness
FFIEC cybersecurity assessment tool
Open banking & API security review
Examiner-ready documentation
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Technology, SaaS & Software

Turn Security Into a Competitive Advantage

Enterprise buyers increasingly require SOC 2 reports and vendor security questionnaires before signing contracts. A strong cybersecurity rating accelerates sales cycles, unlocks enterprise deals, and demonstrates the security maturity that modern buyers demand.

73%
Enterprise buyers require vendor security assessment
C+
Avg security grade, US SaaS companies
SOC 2 Type I & Type II readiness
Cloud infrastructure security review
Sales-ready security rating badge
Vendor security questionnaire support
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Top Security Threats · Technology
Software Supply Chain Attacks
Malicious code injected into open-source dependencies affects thousands of downstream users
Misconfigured Cloud Resources
Exposed S3 buckets, unprotected APIs, and over-permissioned IAM roles remain top attack vectors
Stolen API Keys & Credentials
Leaked secrets in public code repos enable unauthorized access and data exfiltration
Primary Compliance: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Customer trust & enterprise sales increasingly require Type II SOC 2 attestation
Retail & E-Commerce

Protect Every Transaction, Every Customer

Retailers and e-commerce companies handle sensitive payment data and personal information at massive scale. PCI-DSS compliance, fraud prevention, and secure checkout are non-negotiable — and increasingly, enterprise retail partners require vendor security ratings before onboarding suppliers.

32%
Of retail breaches involve payment card data
D+
Avg security grade, US retail sector
PCI-DSS v4.0 compliance assessment
E-commerce application security
Payment processor integration review
Customer data protection audit
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Magecart / Card Skimming
Malicious scripts injected into checkout pages silently harvest payment card data in real time
Bot & Credential Stuffing
Automated attacks using stolen credentials to take over customer accounts and commit fraud
Supply Chain & Vendor Risk
Third-party logistics, payment, and inventory vendors introduce cascading security risk
Compliance: PCI-DSS v4.0, CCPA, GDPR
Non-compliance penalties, card brand fines, and consumer lawsuits represent significant liability
OT/ICS System Attacks
Industrial control systems and SCADA networks are increasingly connected to IT networks — and targeted by state actors
Ransomware on Production Systems
Manufacturing ranked #1 most ransomware-attacked sector in 2024 — downtime costs average $250K/hour
Intellectual Property Theft
Nation-state actors target proprietary designs, formulas, and trade secrets for competitive espionage
Compliance: CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, ISA/IEC 62443
Defense contractors require CMMC Level 2+ · Industrial standard IEC 62443 for OT environments
Manufacturing & Industrial

Secure the Factory Floor and the Network

As manufacturing operations converge IT and OT environments, the attack surface expands dramatically. Whether you're a defense contractor needing CMMC compliance or a producer protecting IP and uptime, our ratings cover both your IT perimeter and industrial systems.

#1
Ransomware-attacked sector globally in 2024
D
Avg security grade, US manufacturing
CMMC Level 1–3 gap assessment
IT/OT network convergence review
Industrial control system exposure
Supply chain vendor risk ratings
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Top Threats · Education
Student Data Breaches (FERPA Violations)
K-12 and higher ed institutions hold decades of student PII, making them high-value targets
Research IP & Grant Data Theft
Universities conducting federally funded research are targets for nation-state IP theft operations
Open Network Architecture Risk
Campus networks built for open access create enormous attack surfaces difficult to segment and protect
Compliance: FERPA, COPPA, NIST SP 800-171
Federal student privacy law, children's online privacy, and research security requirements
Education & Research

Protect Students, Research, and Institutional Trust

Schools, universities, and research institutions face a uniquely challenging security environment: open networks, diverse user populations, limited budgets, and strict federal privacy requirements. Our ratings help educational institutions understand and systematically improve their posture.

3rd
Most-targeted sector for ransomware in 2024
D-
Avg security grade, US K-12 schools
FERPA & COPPA compliance review
Student data protection assessment
Research network segmentation audit
EdTech vendor risk ratings
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Government & Public Sector

Defend Public Infrastructure, Citizen Data & Trust

State, local, and federal government agencies face nation-state level threats, strict federal frameworks, and the challenge of protecting critical infrastructure with public budgets. Our ratings support FISMA compliance, FedRAMP readiness, and CISA best practice alignment.

2x
State & local govt attacks doubled in 2024
C
Avg security grade, US government agencies
FISMA & FedRAMP compliance support
CISA cybersecurity framework alignment
Critical infrastructure exposure assessment
Contractor & vendor risk ratings
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Top Threats · Government & Public Sector
Nation-State Advanced Persistent Threats
State-sponsored actors from adversarial nations conduct long-term espionage operations targeting US agencies
Critical Infrastructure Disruption
Power grids, water systems, and transportation networks face increasing targeted cyberattacks
Citizen PII & Benefits Fraud
Government databases containing tax, benefits, and identity data are prime targets for large-scale data theft
Compliance: FISMA, FedRAMP, CMMC, CISA KEV
Federal agencies must comply with FISMA · Contractors pursuing federal work need FedRAMP & CMMC
Industry Benchmarks

Average Security Grades Across US Industries

Based on ratings across 500+ US organizations. See how your industry stacks up — and where you fall within it.

Finance
B- · 79
Technology
C+ · 74
Government
C · 71
Healthcare
C- · 65
Legal
D+ · 62
Retail
D+ · 58
Manufacturing
D · 55
Education
D- · 48

Based on 500+ assessments · Updated Q1 2026 · All scores out of 100

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