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Security report for chef.io

Chef Software · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Chef Software is a leading enterprise technology company specializing in DevOps automation solutions that enable organizations to configure, deploy, and manage application infrastructure securely and compliantly across cloud and edge environments. As a subsidiary of Progress Software Corporation, Chef holds a strong market position with a comprehensive suite of products including infrastructure management, application delivery, edge management, and security compliance tools. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and extensive resources targeting DevOps professionals and enterprise IT teams. Technically, the website leverages modern technologies such as Google Tag Manager, Sitefinity CMS, and cloud-based CDN services to ensure fast performance and mobile responsiveness. Privacy and cookie consent mechanisms are well implemented, indicating good compliance with GDPR and related regulations. However, explicit security headers and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms could be enhanced to further strengthen the security posture. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data, reflecting a solid security baseline. The absence of WHOIS data due to privacy protection is typical for enterprise domains and does not detract from the site's legitimacy. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of professionalism and trustworthiness suitable for its enterprise audience. Strategically, Chef should consider publishing a security.txt file and providing explicit incident response contacts to improve transparency and readiness. Enhancing security headers and continuing to monitor for vulnerabilities will maintain their strong security posture. The site’s comprehensive content and clear business focus position it well for continued growth in the DevOps automation market.

Scanned

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. 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';…

  3. 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

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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
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
65

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

Chef Software operates in the technology sector, focusing on DevOps automation and infrastructure management. Their business model centers on enterprise software sales, including SaaS and on-premises deployments. The company targets IT professionals and enterprises seeking to automate and secure their infrastructure and application delivery pipelines. Their market position is strong, supported by a reputable parent company, Progress Software Corporation. The website highlights key services such as infrastructure management, application delivery, edge computing, and security compliance, indicating a broad product portfolio. Partnerships and a dedicated trust center reinforce their credibility. Growth indicators include active webinars, customer success stories, and a robust partner ecosystem.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data. Cookie consent and privacy policies indicate compliance with GDPR. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response contacts are publicly available, which could hinder rapid response to security issues. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a security.txt file and provide clear incident response contact information to improve vulnerability disclosure and response.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerable components are included.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy to strengthen GDPR compliance.
  5. Maintain and update the trust center with certifications and compliance attestations to reinforce market trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Chef Software
Description
Chef Software's DevOps automation tools enable the coded enterprise to overcome complexity with infrastructure, security and application automation for your technology.
Key services
Infrastructure Management, Application Delivery, Edge Management, Security and Compliance Automation, Job Orchestration
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Sitefinity Insight SDK, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Cloudfront CDN
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, CrazyEgg, Sitefinity Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
CrazyEgg
Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via GTM), CrazyEgg
Marketing tools
CrazyEgg, Sitefinity Insight
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 focus on DevOps automation and security compliance.
  3. Good privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented.
  4. No exposed security vulnerabilities or sensitive data detected.
  5. WHOIS data is privacy-protected or unavailable, common for enterprise domains.
  6. Social media and partner links reinforce legitimacy.
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Sitefinity CMS platform, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. Hosting is via Amazon Cloudfront CDN, ensuring fast content delivery and global reach. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is fast with minimal blocking scripts. The technical implementation is robust, though adding more explicit security headers and a vulnerability disclosure mechanism would improve the overall technical security posture. The use of multiple tracking and marketing tools is balanced with a clear cookie consent mechanism, indicating responsible data collection practices.
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. 77/100Low26 findingsView report
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