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Security report for avature.net

Avature · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

Avature is a global enterprise specializing in AI-powered recruitment and talent management technology. Their platform is designed to drive strategic HR transformation by enabling organizations to recruit, engage, develop, and retain top talent. The company positions itself as an innovative leader in the HR technology space, targeting HR professionals and recruiters with a flexible SaaS platform. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Bootstrap and integrates modern tools such as Google Tag Manager and OneTrust for analytics and cookie consent, reflecting a moderate to good digital maturity. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and implements cookie consent, but lacks visible security headers and explicit privacy or security policies, which are areas for improvement. The WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, which raises some concerns about domain registration transparency but does not contradict the professional appearance and branding of the site. Overall, the website is professional, secure at a basic level, and compliant with cookie regulations, but could enhance trust by publishing detailed privacy and security policies and improving security headers.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

2 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. 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
67
Security headers
55
Email security
100
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
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

Avature operates in the technology sector, focusing on recruitment and talent management solutions powered by AI. Their business model is B2B SaaS, serving enterprise clients globally. The company leverages a strong brand presence and social media channels to engage with its target audience of HR professionals. The platform's flexibility and AI capabilities provide competitive advantages in the HR tech market. Revenue streams likely include software subscriptions and professional services. The absence of detailed WHOIS data suggests privacy protection or registrar issues, but the company's market positioning and content quality indicate a mature business. Partnerships and integrations with analytics and consent management tools demonstrate a commitment to compliance and data-driven marketing. Growth indicators include continuous platform innovation and global reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security posture. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent is implemented via OneTrust, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces the overall security robustness. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are visible, which limits transparency in security management. The lack of WHOIS data transparency is a minor concern but may be justified by privacy protection. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. To improve, the company should implement comprehensive security headers, publish privacy and security policies, and provide clear incident response channels to enhance trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages accessible from the website footer.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Provide clear contact information for incident response and data protection officer to improve transparency and compliance.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with evolving privacy regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Avature
Description
Avature is a global provider of recruitment technology & services.
Key services
Recruitment technology, Talent management platform, AI-powered HR transformation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.2, Yoast SEO Premium, Bootstrap 5.0.2, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Google Tag Manager asynchronously loaded

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional corporate site for a recruitment technology company
  2. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the main HTML content
  3. Cookie consent implemented via OneTrust
  4. Google Tag Manager used for analytics and tracking
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content
  6. WHOIS data unavailable or privacy protected
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found
  8. No visible security headers detected in the HTML content
  9. Site uses WordPress CMS with Bootstrap framework
  10. Social media presence includes Facebook and Twitter
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.2 with Bootstrap 5.0.2, indicating use of a modern and widely supported CMS and front-end framework. SEO is enhanced using Yoast SEO Premium, and analytics are managed through Google Tag Manager. Cookie consent is handled by OneTrust, reflecting attention to privacy compliance. The site appears mobile-optimized with responsive design and good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by the use of multiple external scripts and a rich front-end. No hosting provider details were found in the content. Technical debt appears low, but improvements in security headers and explicit privacy documentation would strengthen the technical posture. Overall, the infrastructure supports a professional and scalable enterprise website.
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. 83/100Low21 findingsView report
  3. 75/100Medium2 findings · partial scanView report
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