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Security report for brightspace.com

D2L · Education · Canada

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

D2L is a leading enterprise in the education technology sector, specializing in providing the Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) for online learning and corporate training. The company targets educational institutions and corporate clients, offering a SaaS-based platform that supports learning analytics and digital education solutions. The website reflects a mature and professional brand with consistent messaging and strong market positioning in the LMS space. Technically, the website is built on WordPress CMS with modern technologies including React components, New Relic monitoring, and Google Tag Manager for analytics. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, indicating a high level of digital maturity. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and supported by consent management tools, demonstrating compliance with GDPR and related regulations. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs standard security headers, and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response contact information, which are recommended for enterprise-grade security transparency. The WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection, which slightly reduces trust but is common for businesses of this scale. Overall, D2L's website presents a secure, professional, and user-friendly platform that aligns with its business objectives. Strategic improvements in security transparency and WHOIS data availability could further enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

3 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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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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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
57
Security headers
90
Email security
80
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
81

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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Leaked records that mention brightspace.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
65,172
Employees
0
Customers
65,044
Third parties
128
Weak passwords
24%

952 subdomains 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

D2L operates in the education technology sector with a focus on LMS software for both academic and corporate markets. Its SaaS business model leverages recurring revenue streams from subscriptions to the Brightspace platform. The company benefits from strong brand recognition and certifications such as ISO 27001, which support its competitive advantage. The website's integration with multiple analytics and marketing tools indicates a sophisticated approach to customer engagement and data-driven growth. Partnerships and social media presence further reinforce its market reach. The absence of public WHOIS data suggests a privacy-conscious approach to domain management, typical for enterprises. The company targets educational institutions and corporate training departments, positioning itself as a comprehensive solution provider. Its market position is strong, supported by professional digital assets and consistent branding. The business intelligence points to a mature organization with a focus on innovation, compliance, and customer-centric services.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security, and integration of consent management for cookies. The presence of ISO 27001 certification indicates adherence to recognized information security standards. However, the lack of a publicly accessible security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and may impact user trust in security matters. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The use of multiple third-party analytics and tracking scripts is managed with consent mechanisms, aligning with privacy best practices. Recommendations include publishing a dedicated security policy, establishing a vulnerability disclosure program, and providing incident response contact details to enhance security culture and compliance. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from improved communication and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive security policy page detailing security practices and compliance.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information including security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Disclose data protection officer contact details to strengthen GDPR compliance.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to minimize security risks and maintain privacy compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
D2L
Description
Created by D2L, Brightspace is the best LMS software for online learning and teaching. Discover how our online learning platform for schools and companies can help your organization today.
Key services
Brightspace LMS software, Online learning platform, Learning analytics, Corporate training solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, New Relic Browser monitoring, Google Tag Manager, jQuery, Calibermind analytics, Vimeo (video hosting), CookieFirst consent management
Frameworks
React (detected by scripts), Yoast SEO plugin
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
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
New Relic Browser, Google Analytics (via GTM), Calibermind
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
New Relic, Calibermind
Marketing tools
Calibermind
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 professional design
  2. Strong SEO and metadata implementation
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy protection
  6. Use of multiple analytics and tracking services with consent
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected
  8. Good mobile and accessibility support
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS enhanced with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React. It uses New Relic for performance monitoring and Google Tag Manager for analytics deployment. The site loads quickly and is optimized for mobile devices, with accessibility features implemented. SEO is well-managed through Yoast SEO plugin and proper metadata including Open Graph and JSON-LD structured data. The technical infrastructure shows a mature digital environment with good use of analytics and marketing tools. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but the use of Cloudfront and CDN services suggests a robust content delivery setup. The site employs multiple fonts and stylesheets for branding consistency. Technical risks are minimal, but continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies is advised to avoid vulnerabilities.
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. 81/100Low24 findingsView report
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