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EASMMar 29, 202612 min read

The 2026 State of External Attack Surface Management

73 domains scanned across the MSP and cyber insurance ecosystem. 41% failed DMARC enforcement. 65.5% of cyber insurers run the policy they require from applicants. Here's the full picture.

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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.
TopicsEASMExternal Attack SurfaceDMARCCyber InsuranceResearch ReportMSP Security
On this page
  • Methodology
  • Executive Summary: Key Findings
  • Vertical Deep Dive: MSP Tools
  • Vertical Deep Dive: Cyber Insurance
  • Category Analysis: What the Data Tells Us
  • What This Means for MSPs
  • 2026 Outlook
  • Conclusion
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