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Security report for automic.com.au

Automic Group · Finance · Australia

High risk. 16 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Automic Group is a leading Australian provider of integrated investor administration services, including share registry, company secretarial, financial advisory, and ESG consulting. The company holds a strong market position with a significant share of ASX listed clients and IPOs in 2024. Their platform is technology-driven, leveraging HubSpot CMS and modern web technologies to deliver a seamless user experience. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and mobile optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities. Privacy compliance is well addressed with a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanisms. WHOIS data is privacy protected but consistent with a legitimate business domain. Overall, the site demonstrates high business credibility and technical maturity.

Scanned

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

16 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: Telnet

      Port 23 (Telnet) is publicly accessible - Telnet - Unencrypted remote access

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Telnet using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MSSQL

      Port 1433 (MSSQL) is publicly accessible - MSSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MSSQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: Oracle

      Port 1521 (Oracle) is publicly accessible - Oracle - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Oracle using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
45
Email security
95
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
68
Average
59
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Automic Group operates in the finance and technology sectors, targeting listed and unlisted entities, fund managers, and investors. Their business model centers on providing a single platform for registry, employee share plans, and professional services, supported by expert teams. The company showcases strong client trust through major Australian corporate logos and market share statistics. Their service offerings cover a broad spectrum of corporate and financial administration needs, positioning them as a comprehensive service provider in the Australian market. The use of HubSpot and integrated marketing tools indicates a sophisticated approach to customer engagement and lead generation.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, multiple security headers, and no exposed sensitive information. The presence of a cookie consent banner and privacy policy indicates attention to privacy regulations such as GDPR. However, there is no explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available, which could be improved. No vulnerabilities or suspicious scripts were detected in the HTML content. The use of reputable third-party services like Google Analytics and HubSpot is managed with privacy considerations. Overall, the security maturity is high but could benefit from enhanced transparency on security governance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to enhance transparency and trust.
  2. Add explicit contact information for security incidents, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  3. Consider obtaining and displaying security certifications (e.g., ISO 27001) to reinforce security posture.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and marketing tools for potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance data retention and privacy disclosures to align with evolving compliance requirements.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Automic Group
Description
Automic Group delivers Share Registry, Company Secretarial, Financial, Accounting and Investor Relations services to all listed and unlisted entities.
Key services
Share Registry, Fund Registry, Employee Share Plans, Capital Markets, Annual General Meetings, Company Secretarial, Investor & Media Relations, CFO Advisory & Accounting, Fund Administration, ESG Advisory
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HubSpot CMS, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Video background, Responsive CSS, SVG icons
Frameworks
HubSpot CMS
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with no visible vulnerabilities

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Analytics 4
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich
  2. Strong focus on Australian financial services sector
  3. Uses HubSpot CMS and marketing tools extensively
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML, contact via form
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and compliant
  6. No visible security or content blocking issues
  7. WHOIS data is privacy protected but registrar is reputable
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on HubSpot CMS, utilizing modern web technologies including responsive CSS, SVG icons, and video backgrounds. It integrates Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility features and SEO meta tags. Hosting appears stable with Identity Digital Australia as registrar. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in video optimization and script loading. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable digital presence suitable for a large enterprise in the finance sector.
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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