Context Matters More Than the Number
A security score of 52 out of 100 means nothing in isolation. Is that good for a dental practice? Terrible for a fintech? The answer depends entirely on the industry.
We analyzed thousands of security assessments across 10 industries to build the first broker-accessible benchmark dataset. Here's what the data shows.
The Benchmark Table
Each industry's score is based on 18 security checks covering email authentication, web security, infrastructure hardening, and breach risk exposure.
- Technology: Median 74, Top 25% at 85+ — The strongest performers. MFA adoption and DMARC enforcement are near-universal.
- Financial Services: Median 70, Top 25% at 82+ — Strong overall, but smaller firms drag the average down.
- Government: Median 55 — Surprisingly low. Legacy systems and slow patch cycles are the main culprits.
- Healthcare: Median 48 — The most concerning. Small practices with no dedicated IT staff score in the 30s.
- Legal Services: Median 42 — Law firms handle sensitive data but invest the least in email security.
- Education: Median 38 — The lowest-scoring industry. Budget constraints and sprawling infrastructure create systemic gaps.
How Brokers Can Use This Data
When presenting a scan result to a prospect, context is everything. "Your score is 45" doesn't land. "Your score is 45, which puts you in the bottom 25% of healthcare organizations" creates urgency.
The benchmark comparison transforms a technical report into a business conversation. Prospects understand percentiles. They understand being below average. And they understand that carriers see the same data.
Try It Yourself
Every scan on SecureClear includes industry benchmarking. Enter any domain, and you'll see exactly where that company stands relative to their peers.