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Security report for blackfire.io

Blackfire · Technology · France

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Blackfire is a European-based technology company specializing in continuous observability and performance profiling solutions for PHP and Python applications. Positioned as a leading Web Observability platform in Europe, Blackfire offers SaaS tools that empower developers to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks proactively, enhancing application speed, stability, and efficiency. The company is trusted by over 1,000 engineering teams worldwide and operates under the parent company Platform.sh, which broadens its mission to provide comprehensive actionable observability. Technically, Blackfire's website is built on modern frameworks such as Gatsby and React, delivering fast performance, excellent mobile optimization, and good accessibility. The site employs strong security practices including HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers, reflecting a mature security posture. Privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, including consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. Security-wise, while the site demonstrates good baseline protections, it lacks explicit public security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, which are recommended for enhanced trust and transparency. The absence of WHOIS data due to privacy protection is justified given the business type and does not detract from the overall legitimacy of the company. Overall, Blackfire presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound online presence that aligns with its market positioning as a developer-focused performance observability solution. Strategic improvements in security transparency and contact availability would further strengthen its security posture and user trust.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

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. 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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  • 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
52
Security headers
65
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
83
Average
64

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
67
Employees
0
Customers
67
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
9%

1 subdomain affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Blackfire operates in the technology sector, focusing on developer tools for application performance monitoring and profiling. Its competitive advantage lies in providing precise, actionable insights with minimal configuration, differentiating from traditional observability tools by integrating continuous profiling and CI/CD pipelines. The SaaS subscription model targets development teams using PHP and Python, emphasizing proactive performance management to reduce firefighting and accelerate delivery. The partnership and acquisition by Platform.sh enhance its market reach and credibility. The company maintains a strong ecosystem with integrations, community engagement via Discord, GitHub, and YouTube, and a clear focus on European and global markets. Growth indicators include a broad customer base, detailed case studies, and continuous product innovation.

Security posture

Blackfire demonstrates a solid security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, indicating adherence to best practices. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the website content. However, the absence of a public security policy, incident response contact information, and vulnerability disclosure program represents gaps in transparency and readiness. GDPR compliance is evident through privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. The company would benefit from publishing a security.txt file and providing explicit security incident contacts to improve incident response readiness and user trust. Overall, the security posture is strong but could be enhanced with better communication and formalized security governance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear contact information for security incidents and abuse reporting.
  4. Enhance transparency around data protection officer contact and data handling procedures.
  5. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Blackfire
Description
Blackfire provides a continuous observability solution empowering developers to monitor real-time behavior of PHP and Python applications, identify bottlenecks proactively, and optimize performance before production deployment.
Key services
Continuous Profiling, Performance Monitoring, Code Performance Profiling, Performance Testing, CI/CD Integration, Synthetic User Monitoring, Code Quality and Security Recommendations
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Gatsby, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
Frameworks
Gatsby
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries
  • No forms collecting sensitive data without protection

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Cookie consent management by OneTrust
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 no blocking detected.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable due to malformed response; domain likely uses privacy protection.
  3. Strong branding and trust signals including customer logos, testimonials, and parent company association.
  4. Comprehensive privacy, cookie, and terms of service policies present.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the site.
  6. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. Modern tech stack with Gatsby and React.
  9. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Gatsby, ensuring fast load times and excellent mobile responsiveness. The use of security headers and HTTPS indicates a secure hosting environment. The site integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics and OneTrust for cookie consent management, reflecting compliance with privacy regulations. The technical infrastructure supports a rich user experience with video content, interactive tabs, and detailed product information. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or static site generation approach. Hosting provider details are not explicit but likely aligned with Platform.sh infrastructure. Overall, the technical implementation is robust, performant, and aligned with industry standards, supporting the company's SaaS business model effectively.
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. 63/100 −15Medium27 findingsView report
  2. 78/100Low23 findingsView report
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