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OpenText Corporation · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

OpenText Cybersecurity is a leading enterprise cybersecurity provider integrating legacy brands such as AppRiver and Zix Corporation to offer a comprehensive portfolio of data security, data protection, and Microsoft cloud security solutions. The website clearly communicates this integration and provides customers with access to legacy portals and support resources. The company targets business and corporate customers seeking managed detection and response, cloud security, and data protection services. The market position is strong, supported by a large enterprise parent company with multiple subsidiaries in the cybersecurity space. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks including Next.js and Episerver CMS, with good mobile optimization and accessibility. The use of Google Tag Manager and cookie consent mechanisms indicates a mature digital marketing and compliance posture. Performance is moderate, with no critical technical issues detected. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, explicit security headers and incident response policies are not prominently disclosed, representing an area for improvement. Privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies and GDPR compliance indicators. Overall, the website and business demonstrate high legitimacy and professionalism with strong trust indicators. The domain WHOIS data is not available for the subdomain but aligns with the parent company’s established presence. Strategic recommendations include enhancing visible security policies, adding terms of service, and publishing vulnerability disclosure information to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 100 · Medium
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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  3. 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.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
62
Security headers
30
Email security
87
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
74

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

OpenText Cybersecurity operates as an enterprise-level cybersecurity provider with a broad portfolio including managed detection & response, data security, data protection, and Microsoft cloud solutions. The integration of AppRiver and Zix Corporation expands its market reach and service offerings. The business model focuses on providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to corporate clients, leveraging partnerships and subsidiaries such as Webroot and Carbonite. The company’s growth is supported by strategic acquisitions and a strong partnership ecosystem. The website reflects a mature digital presence with clear branding and customer support channels, indicating a well-established market position and operational stability.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, secure login portals, and no exposed sensitive data. Security best practices such as managed detection and response services are highlighted as key offerings. However, the absence of explicit security headers in the HTML and lack of publicly disclosed incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies suggest areas for enhancement. The support contact information is clearly provided, facilitating incident reporting and customer assistance. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from increased transparency and formalized security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance browser security.
  2. Add a dedicated terms of service page to improve legal clarity and user trust.
  3. Develop and disclose a formal vulnerability disclosure and incident response policy to encourage responsible reporting and demonstrate security maturity.
  4. Enhance visibility of security certifications and compliance attestations on the website to strengthen trust signals.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are included.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
OpenText Corporation
Description
OpenText Cybersecurity offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions including data security, data protection, and Microsoft solutions. AppRiver is now part of OpenText Cybersecurity, continuing to provide Microsoft expertise within a broader cybersecurity portfolio.
Key services
Managed Detection & Response, Data Security Solutions, Data Protection Solutions, Microsoft Cloud and Azure Solutions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), Google Tag Manager, Episerver CMS (DXC Cloud Episerver), JavaScript, CSS
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Episerver CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login portals referenced
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
CookieLaw.org
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear branding and navigation.
  3. AppRiver is integrated as a legacy brand within OpenText Cybersecurity.
  4. Support and login portals remain operational and linked.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and comprehensive.
  6. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages found.
  7. No visible vulnerability disclosure or incident response information.
  8. Use of modern web technologies and CMS platform.
  9. Social media presence on LinkedIn and Twitter (X) confirmed.
  10. No suspicious or malicious indicators detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React with Next.js framework and Episerver CMS, hosted likely on DXC Technology Cloud infrastructure. It employs Google Tag Manager for analytics and cookie consent management via CookieLaw.org scripts. The site is mobile optimized with good accessibility features and SEO meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter Cards. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts. No broken links or errors were detected. The technical stack supports scalability and integration with legacy portals, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure suitable for enterprise cybersecurity services.
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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