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Security report for acunetix.com

Acunetix · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Acunetix is a well-established provider of web application security scanning solutions, offering a comprehensive DAST platform trusted by over 2,300 companies globally. The company focuses on delivering fast, accurate vulnerability detection and remediation guidance to businesses of all sizes, with a strong emphasis on automation and integration into development workflows. Owned by Invicti, Acunetix positions itself as a key player in the cybersecurity technology sector, targeting organizations seeking to secure their web applications, APIs, and services effectively. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including JavaScript libraries and multiple marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Marketo. The site is mobile-optimized, SEO-friendly, and performs well with fast loading times. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS with excellent SSL configuration but lacks some security headers and explicit security policies, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. The security posture is solid with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data, but the absence of a cookie consent mechanism and detailed incident response information suggests room for improvement in privacy compliance and transparency. Overall, the website demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and business credibility, supported by clear contact information, social media presence, and customer testimonials. Strategically, Acunetix should focus on enhancing privacy compliance by implementing cookie consent banners, publishing detailed security and incident response policies, and adding security headers to strengthen its security posture and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
0
Security headers
65
Email security
80
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
Average
59

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Acunetix operates in the competitive cybersecurity market, specializing in automated web application security scanning. Its business model revolves around software sales and subscription services, targeting enterprises and growing businesses that require scalable and efficient vulnerability management. The company leverages its parent company Invicti's resources and brand to expand market reach and product offerings. Acunetix's competitive advantages include a fast and precise scanning engine, integration capabilities with popular development tools, and a strong customer base evidenced by numerous case studies and testimonials. The partnership ecosystem includes integrations with platforms like GitHub, Jira, and Jenkins, enhancing its appeal to DevSecOps teams. Growth indicators include active marketing, extensive analytics usage, and continuous website updates. The company maintains a professional online presence with consistent branding and clear communication of its value proposition.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a gap in best practices. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, which could impact user trust and regulatory compliance. The extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing scripts increases the attack surface and privacy risks, especially without a cookie consent mechanism. There is no evidence of vulnerabilities or malware. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by adopting additional security headers, publishing clear security policies, and implementing privacy controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan accessible from the website to build trust and demonstrate security readiness.
  4. Review and minimize third-party tracking scripts to reduce privacy risks and improve site performance.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing data retention policies and clarifying data protection officer contact information.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Acunetix
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Acunetix
Description
Acunetix is an end-to-end web security scanner that offers a 360 view of an organization’s security. Allowing you to take control of the security of all you web applications, web services, and APIs to ensure long-term protection. Acunetix’s scanning engine is globally known and trusted for its unbeatable speed and precision.
Key services
Web application security scanning, DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing), API security scanning, Vulnerability management, Integration with development tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Marketo, Visual Website Optimizer, Trendemon, Clearbit, Splide.js
Frameworks
WordPress (Piklist plugin)
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and analytics scripts asynchronously

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Marketo, Bizible, 6sense, Trendemon, Visual Website Optimizer, Clearbit
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Marketo Munchkin, Bizible, 6sense, Trendemon, Visual Website Optimizer, Clearbit
Marketing tools
Marketo, Visual Website Optimizer, Trendemon, Clearbit
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges
  2. Content is rich, professional, and well-structured
  3. Strong presence of marketing and analytics tools indicating mature digital marketing
  4. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected
  5. Contact information is clearly provided and consistent
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies found on main site
  7. Website uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration
  8. No security headers detected in provided data; recommend adding for enhanced security
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with the Piklist plugin, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries and asynchronous loading of analytics and marketing scripts. The tech stack includes Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Marketo, Visual Website Optimizer, Trendemon, and Clearbit, indicating a sophisticated digital marketing infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and fast loading times. No hosting provider details were explicitly detected. The site uses CDN resources for fonts and images, contributing to performance. Technical debt appears low with modern best practices in place, though security header implementation is lacking. Opportunities exist to streamline third-party scripts and improve security configurations to reduce risk and enhance user experience.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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