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Security report for bentley.com

Bentley Systems · Technology · United States

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

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Bentley Systems is a leading global provider of infrastructure engineering software, serving architects, engineers, constructors, and owner-operators. The company offers comprehensive solutions to advance infrastructure projects across multiple sectors including transportation, energy, and urban development. Their website reflects a mature enterprise with a strong global presence, supported by multiple localized domains and professional branding. The digital infrastructure leverages modern web technologies such as WordPress, Elementor, and advanced marketing and analytics tools like Marketo and Visual Website Optimizer, indicating a sophisticated digital marketing and customer engagement strategy. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly detailed. The absence of WHOIS data suggests privacy protection or proxy registration, which is common for enterprises but should be monitored for consistency. Overall, the website is professional, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations, targeting a broad professional audience in the infrastructure engineering domain.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

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"

  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
    • 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
52
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
79

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

Bentley Systems operates in the technology sector with a focus on infrastructure engineering software. Their business model centers on providing software solutions to professional users in architecture, engineering, and construction industries. The company maintains a strong market position as a global enterprise with multiple international localized websites, indicating a broad geographic reach. Their digital presence is supported by advanced marketing tools and analytics, enabling targeted campaigns and user engagement. Trust indicators such as ISO 27001 certification and comprehensive privacy policies enhance credibility. The company likely generates revenue through software licensing, subscriptions, and professional services. Partnerships and localized domains suggest a well-established ecosystem supporting global operations.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers present, including HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, and Content-Security-Policy. Forms are integrated securely via Marketo, reducing risk of injection or data leakage. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and may impact user trust. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. Overall, the security maturity is solid but could be improved by publishing explicit security governance documents and contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and compliance frameworks.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact or team to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Update WHOIS registration information to improve domain transparency and trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bentley Systems
Description
Providing architects, engineers, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive architecture and engineering solutions for advancing infrastructure.
Key services
Architecture software, Engineering software, Construction software, Infrastructure operations software
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, WP Rocket, Slider Revolution, Ultimate Member plugin, Marketo Forms, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), OptiMonk
Frameworks
PHP (WordPress), JavaScript libraries
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with Marketo integration

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Mouseflow, Visual Website Optimizer, Marketo
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
StackAdapt, Demandbase, Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Connect, Mouseflow, LinkedIn Snapins, Visual Website Optimizer
Marketing tools
Marketo, OptiMonk, HubSpot
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 well maintained.
  2. Strong presence of marketing and analytics tools indicating mature digital strategy.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy protection or domain registration issues.
  6. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is business and technology focused.
  7. Multiple international localized domains indicate global presence.
  8. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress with Elementor).
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using Elementor for page building, supported by a suite of plugins including Ultimate Member for user management and Slider Revolution for dynamic content. The tech stack includes jQuery and modern JavaScript libraries, with integrations for marketing automation (Marketo), analytics (Google Tag Manager, Mouseflow), and A/B testing (Visual Website Optimizer). Performance optimizations are evident via WP Rocket caching and lazy loading scripts. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Hosting details are not explicit but the presence of Cloudfront and CDN services suggests a robust hosting environment. Technical risks are minimal but depend on maintaining plugin updates and monitoring third-party scripts for 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 72/100Medium25 findingsView report
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