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Security report for brave.com

Brave Software Inc · Technology · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

86/100

Risk levelLow

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

Brave Software Inc operates the Brave browser, a privacy-focused web browser designed to provide users with faster, ad-free, and secure browsing experiences across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The company also offers complementary services such as Brave Search, Brave Rewards, and a VPN service, positioning itself as a strong competitor in the privacy and security technology market. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, multi-language support, and a professional design that aligns with its privacy-first branding. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including the open-source Chromium engine, Hugo static site generator, and Matomo analytics, hosted behind Cloudflare DNS services for performance and security. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, a clientTransferProhibited domain status, and an active bug bounty program, though DNSSEC is not enabled and some security policy documentation could be improved. Overall, Brave demonstrates a high level of business credibility and technical maturity with a clear focus on privacy and user empowerment.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

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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
100
Security headers
75
Email security
95
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
86

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

Brave Software Inc is positioned as a privacy-centric technology company offering a web browser and associated services that challenge traditional Big Tech models by emphasizing user privacy and control. Its business model includes free software with optional subscription services and a privacy-respecting advertising network that rewards users with Basic Attention Tokens (BAT). The company targets general internet users concerned about privacy and security, as well as enterprises through group policy support. Brave's ecosystem includes partnerships with token platforms and open-source communities, enhancing its competitive advantage. The company maintains active community engagement and transparency, which supports growth and trust in a competitive market.

Security posture

Brave's security posture is robust, leveraging open-source Chromium code vetted by the security community, enforcing HTTPS, and maintaining a clientTransferProhibited domain status to prevent unauthorized transfers. The presence of a HackerOne bug bounty program indicates proactive vulnerability management. However, the absence of DNSSEC and a published security.txt file are minor gaps. The website does not explicitly publish a detailed security policy referencing recognized frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST, nor does it provide Data Protection Officer contact details, which could be improved to enhance compliance and transparency. Overall, the company demonstrates a strong security culture aligned with its privacy-focused mission.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  3. Implement and display an explicit cookie consent mechanism to strengthen GDPR compliance.
  4. Develop and publish a comprehensive security policy referencing recognized frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
  5. Provide Data Protection Officer contact information to comply with data protection regulations and improve trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Brave Software Inc
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Brave Software Inc
Description
Brave Software Inc develops the Brave browser, a fast, private, and secure web browser for PC, Mac, and mobile devices. It offers ad-blocking, privacy protection, and integrated features like Brave Search, VPN, and AI assistant.
Key services
Brave Browser, Brave Search, Brave Rewards, Brave Firewall + VPN, Brave Wallet, Brave Ads
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Chromium, Hugo, JavaScript, Lottie animations, Matomo analytics
Frameworks
Hugo static site generator
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited
  • Open source code base
  • Bug bounty program

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Brave Private Ads
Tracking pixels
Matomo
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 interactive features.
  2. Strong focus on privacy and security in product offerings.
  3. Multiple language support and internationalization present.
  4. Use of open source and transparent business practices.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  6. Comprehensive FAQ and support resources available.
  7. Active social media presence and community engagement.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using the Hugo static site generator, delivering fast and optimized content with modern JavaScript enhancements including Lottie animations for interactive visuals. It uses Matomo for privacy-conscious analytics and is hosted with Cloudflare DNS services, ensuring performance and security. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. SEO is well implemented with comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a high-quality user experience and robust business operations.
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. 70/100 −15Medium16 findingsView report
  2. 85/100Low18 findingsView report
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