Argus2026.01
Recon Resistance Trend
Are we becoming
harder to attack?
The Recon Resistance Score across the last twelve scan cycles, with the components and remediation that moved it — a single defensible measure of direction.
Trajectory
Score across 12 scan cycles
42
45
44
50
53
51
58
60
58
64
67
72
Twelve cycles · Jan–May 2026. The final cycle (green) is the current Strong band; the trend is consistently upward with two transient dips after new-asset discovery.
Composition
What the current score is made of
72
Strong
Higher is better. Penalties subtract; validation credit adds back.
Drivers
What moved the score
| Since last scan | Category | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Validated closure of FP-2026-0042 (perimeter API) | Credit | +5 |
| Anonymous LDAP remediated on dc-02 | Exposure | +4 |
| KEV on perimeter gateway (203.0.113.1) | Exposure | −12 |
| Crown-jewel asset with no EDR coverage | Coverage | −7 |
Outlook. Closing the two open Immediate exposures is projected to add ~13 points, moving the organisation into the Very Strong band (85+) next cycle.