We ran an external scan of 2,420 Houston-area businesses across 12 cities and found 45.5% scored a D or F, with the metro averaging a D+. The biggest problem isn’t cost but missing basic internet-facing protections that attackers can see from the curb.

Critical fixes are simple: publish SPF, DKIM and DMARC for email, enable TLS and website security headers, close exposed remote desktop ports and replace aging VPN gear. These steps can stop email fraud, fraudulent wire requests, and exposure of sensitive client and industrial systems, and many local firms move from a D to a B within 30–60 days.

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Houston Cybersecurity by the Numbers: the Gaps You Cannot See From Inside

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