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Cyber InsuranceApr 1, 202614 min read

We Scanned 1,000 SMB Domains — Here's What Cyber Insurers Would Find

We ran ComplianceLayer's full 16-module scan against 1,000 publicly reachable SMB domains across five industries. The average score was 61/100. Only 8% earned an A. Here's what cyber insurers would find if they scanned your clients today.

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Daniel Groves
Head of Security Research · ComplianceLayer
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DG
Daniel Groves
Head of Security Research · ComplianceLayer
ComplianceLayer research team analyzing security frameworks, compliance standards, and emerging threats.
TopicsCyber InsuranceMSPDMARCSecurity ScanningResearch
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  • Methodology
  • The Headline Numbers
  • Grade Distribution
  • Industry Breakdown
  • Deep Dive: The Findings That Matter Most
  • What These Scores Mean for Insurance
  • What MSPs Can Do About This
  • Conclusion
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