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Security report for branch.io

Branch · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Branch is a leading enterprise-focused mobile attribution and app analytics platform that provides advanced deep linking and measurement solutions to optimize app growth and user engagement. The company targets enterprises and mobile marketers, offering a comprehensive suite of services including mobile attribution, customer experience, advanced compliance, and data exports. The website is professionally designed, well-branded, and optimized for mobile and SEO, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site leverages WordPress CMS with modern marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager and Marketo, ensuring robust performance and user tracking capabilities. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, provides detailed security and privacy information, and implements GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms, though it lacks some advanced security headers and a public vulnerability disclosure. Overall, the domain WHOIS data is privacy-protected but consistent with a legitimate enterprise SaaS provider. The website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance, suitable for its target market.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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. 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

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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';…

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • 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
70
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
72

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

Add-on

Leaked records that mention branch.io, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
20,772
Employees
3
Customers
20,650
Third parties
119
Weak passwords
5%

Latest record dated 2026-05-20 · 19 subdomains affected

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  • –dashboard.branch.io2026-05-20
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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

Branch operates in the technology sector as an essential enterprise SaaS provider specializing in mobile attribution and analytics. Its business model focuses on B2B services for mobile marketers and enterprises, leveraging partnerships and a strong digital ecosystem. The company maintains a consistent brand presence across multiple social media platforms and offers extensive resources such as a help center and Branch University. While specific financial or founding data is not publicly disclosed, the website's content and structure indicate a large, established organization with a focus on compliance and customer experience. The absence of public WHOIS data is typical for privacy-conscious tech companies. Branch's competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive platform capabilities and strong market positioning in mobile growth and attribution.

Security posture

Branch demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, a dedicated security page, and GDPR-compliant privacy and cookie policies. The site uses secure forms and modern tracking technologies responsibly. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and a public vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file suggests room for improvement in transparency and defense-in-depth. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities were detected in the analysis. Incident response contact information is not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve trust and readiness. Overall, Branch's security practices align well with enterprise expectations but could benefit from additional public security disclosures and header hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  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. Provide clear incident response contact information on the security or contact pages.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance data retention policy disclosures related to analytics and user tracking for improved privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Branch
Description
Branch offers a powerful Mobile Attribution Platform, advanced mobile app analytics, & seamless deep link solutions to optimize app growth and user engagement.
Key services
Mobile Attribution Platform, Mobile App Analytics, Deep Linking Solutions, Customer Experience, Advanced Compliance, Data Exports
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, jQuery, Yoast SEO, WordPress, SVG Support Plugin, Vidyard Video Player, Marketo Forms
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security & Privacy page available
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • Privacy policy with GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Marketing tools
Marketo
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and targeted at enterprise customers.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie compliance with GDPR indicators.
  4. WHOIS data is unavailable publicly, indicating privacy protection.
  5. Multiple social media and partner links enhance trust.
  6. Use of modern marketing and analytics tools.
  7. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including Google Tag Manager, jQuery, and Marketo forms, supporting advanced marketing and analytics capabilities. The site is well-optimized for SEO and mobile responsiveness, with fast loading times and good accessibility features. Use of SVG graphics and asynchronous script loading indicates attention to performance. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. The site shows no signs of technical debt or outdated technologies. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and implement a formal vulnerability disclosure process to align with best practices for enterprise SaaS platforms.
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. 74/100 −1Medium30 findingsView report
  2. 75/100 −3Medium30 findingsView report
  3. 78/100Low22 findingsView report
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