An independent cybersecurity review across major Ohio title companies reveals a wide range of results. Many organizations handle sensitive communications daily, yet show significant gaps in email authentication and transport security.
Using data from audit.emailmenow.com, we evaluated each domain across email, website, and network security — including SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MTA-STS/TLS, and security headers.
Cybersecurity Scores of Major Ohio Title Companies
Overall compliance scores from audit.emailmenow.com, measured June 5, 2026. Re-run any domain at the link to verify.
| Rank | Organization | Domain | Overall Score | Performance Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stewart Title | stewart.com | 70% | Good |
| 2 | Old Republic Title | oldrepublictitle.com | 60% | Above Average |
| 3 | First American Title | firstam.com | 60% | Above Average |
| 4 | Westcor Land Title | wltic.com | 54% | Average |
| 5 | Ohio Bar Title | ohiobartitle.com | 30% | Weak |
What the Results Reveal
- Scores span 70% down to 30% — 1 of 5 reach a Good (70%+) posture.
- 2 of 5 scored below 60%, leaving stakeholders exposed to phishing and impersonation.
- Weak authentication undermines compliance expectations and increases BEC and wire-fraud risk.
Why This Matters in Ohio
Ohio title companies handle wire instructions and closing communications — prime targets for business email compromise under ALTA best practices and state insurance oversight.
See also — national audit
Recommendations
- Enforce DMARC (
p=reject), strict SPF, and DKIM signing. - Add MTA-STS and website security headers.
- Run periodic domain audits and security awareness training.
Check any organization’s posture. Run a free Instant Cybersecurity Audit at audit.emailmenow.com/?industry=title-companies.
Contact EmailMeNow IT Consulting for help with email security hardening and compliance documentation.
Source & methodology: Overall compliance scores from the free scan at audit.emailmenow.com, measured June 5, 2026 — each domain checked for email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), transport security (MTA-STS/TLS), website security headers, and network security. Re-run any domain at the link to verify.