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Security report for atom.com

Atom · Technology · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

Atom operates as a specialized online marketplace and service platform focused on domain name sales, branding contests, and related business services. The company offers a broad range of curated premium domains, AI-powered naming tools, trademark services, and branding resources, positioning itself as a comprehensive solution for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking naming and branding support. The website demonstrates a high level of professionalism with excellent design, clear navigation, and rich content tailored to its target audience. Technically, the site employs modern JavaScript frameworks, monitoring tools like New Relic, and integrates marketing and analytics services such as Google Tag Manager and Intercom, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no obvious vulnerabilities, though explicit security headers and public security policies could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data reduces transparency but is likely due to privacy protection, which is common for businesses in this sector. Overall, Atom presents a trustworthy and well-maintained online presence with moderate risk primarily related to domain registration opacity.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

3 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 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Security headers
70
Email security
98
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
83

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

Atom's market positioning as a premium domain marketplace combined with branding and naming contest services provides a competitive advantage by offering end-to-end naming solutions. The business model leverages multiple revenue streams including domain sales, contest fees, and AI tool subscriptions. The target customer segments include startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses seeking brand identity solutions. The partnership with trademark.io enhances service breadth. Growth indicators include extensive curated domain collections and AI-powered tools. The company maintains a consistent brand image and provides clear contact and support channels, reinforcing customer trust and engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and use of monitoring tools like New Relic. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of a public security or incident response policy are gaps. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by the presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly documented, suggesting room for improvement in transparency and formal security governance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish and enforce comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Establish and publicly disclose a vulnerability disclosure program and incident response policy.
  3. Enhance WHOIS transparency or provide clear justification for privacy protection to improve trust.
  4. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.
  5. Consider publishing a security policy page detailing frameworks and certifications to strengthen security culture and customer confidence.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Atom
Description
Atom is your go-to destination for finding the perfect domain name. Explore a wide range of options and purchase your dream domain instantly.
Key services
Premium domain marketplace, Naming and branding contests, Research and testing services, Trademark filing and monitoring, AI-powered business and domain name generators, Brand alignment and logo maker tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, New Relic Browser monitoring, Bootstrap CSS framework, Google Tag Manager, Intercom chat widget
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security monitoring tools (New Relic)

Analytics and tracking

Services
New Relic Browser, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
New Relic, Intercom
Marketing tools
Intercom chat
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  3. Professional design and clear business focus
  4. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy protection
  5. Multiple external trusted domains linked
  6. Use of modern analytics and monitoring tools
  7. Clear contact information and support channels present
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including JavaScript frameworks, Bootstrap for responsive design, and integrates advanced monitoring and analytics tools such as New Relic and Google Tag Manager. Performance appears optimized with fast loading times and excellent mobile responsiveness. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced with explicit ARIA roles and semantic markup. The site architecture supports clear navigation and SEO best practices with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical risks are minimal, though reliance on third-party scripts requires ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 83/100Low21 findingsView report
  2. 83/100 +18Low21 findingsView report
  3. 65/100Medium23 findingsView report
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