2024-2025 Domain Security Report Analysis

The 2024-2025 Domain Security Report provides an analysis of the domain security posture of Forbes Global 2000 companies, focusing on the adoption of domain security measures and incidences of potential online brand abuse. The report highlights a notable decline in the domain security ranking of the Healthcare Equipment and Services industry, which fell from 5th to 12th place, while the Technology Hardware and Equipment sector improved its ranking significantly. Key findings indicate that 80% of registered homoglyph domains are owned by third parties, with 107 companies scoring zero in domain security measures. The report details the growth in the use of DMARC and registry locks, despite overall low adoption rates. It emphasizes the need for organizations to monitor their domain ecosystem continuously to mitigate cyber risks, particularly as cyber threats evolve. The report concludes with a discussion on the importance of domain security in the broader context of a company's cyber risk assessment.