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Security report for avocent.com

Vertiv Group Corp. · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Vertiv Group Corp. operates the Avocent and Cybex brands, providing advanced KVM switches, serial consoles, and IT management software solutions globally. The company targets enterprise IT managers, data centers, and partners, positioning itself as a market leader with over 35 years of experience and a large customer base. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive product information, support resources, and partner engagement. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies including AngularJS and jQuery, integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools, and demonstrates good performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, secure forms, and a dedicated security support center, though explicit security.txt or vulnerability disclosure pages are not found. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations including GDPR.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
75/ 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

2 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

  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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
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  • 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
75
Email security
80
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
75
Average
68

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

Vertiv's business model focuses on B2B sales of hardware and software IT management solutions, supported by a global partner network. The company leverages digital marketing and analytics extensively to engage customers and partners. Vertiv maintains a strong brand presence with consistent messaging and trust signals such as certifications and warranties. The website supports multiple regions and languages, indicating a broad international footprint. Vertiv's strategic partnerships and reseller programs enhance market reach and customer support capabilities.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS, anti-CSRF tokens in forms, cookie consent mechanisms, and a dedicated security support center. Multiple third-party scripts are used, which requires ongoing vigilance for vulnerabilities. No critical security issues or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Incident response contact channels are available, though could be more prominently displayed. The absence of a security.txt file or explicit vulnerability disclosure page is a minor gap. Overall, security practices align well with enterprise standards.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.
  2. Enhance visibility and accessibility of incident response contacts.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate risks.
  4. Implement and document explicit Content Security Policy headers.
  5. Continue to improve privacy compliance transparency and data retention disclosures.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Vertiv Group Corp.
Description
Avocent and Cybex KVM, serial console servers or software are IT solutions for secure access and management of your critical systems.
Key services
KVM switches, Serial consoles, IT management software, Embedded device management, Support and maintenance services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 2.2.1, AngularJS 1.5.5, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Optimize, Hotjar, Pendo, YouTube iframe API, Vimeo Player API, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, 6sense, Oracle Cloud Services
Frameworks
AngularJS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login forms with anti-CSRF tokens
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed credentials or sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security support center and incident reporting

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Pendo, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel, 6sense
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Twitter Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar, 6sense
Marketing tools
Google Optimize, Pendo, Eloqua
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Comprehensive product and support information available.
  3. Multiple contact and support channels provided.
  4. Strong partner ecosystem presence.
  5. Extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing tools.
  6. Cookie consent and privacy policies are clearly presented.
  7. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges.
  8. Security best practices are generally followed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern tech stack including AngularJS and jQuery, with integration of multiple analytics and marketing platforms such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, Pendo, and 6sense. The CMS appears to be Episerver, supporting multi-region and multi-language content. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The site uses asynchronous loading for scripts and fonts, enhancing load times. Technical debt appears low, but ongoing modernization (e.g., migrating from AngularJS) could improve maintainability and security.
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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