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Security report for civo.com

Civo · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Civo is a cloud computing service provider specializing in Kubernetes-powered infrastructure and cloud native services. Their platform emphasizes speed, simplicity, and transparent pricing, targeting developers and businesses seeking efficient and scalable cloud solutions. Key offerings include managed Kubernetes, compute instances, managed databases, private cloud software, and GPU-powered machine learning environments. The company positions itself as an innovative alternative to traditional cloud providers with a focus on developer experience and sustainability. Technically, the website employs a modern tech stack with Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, HubSpot, Intercom, and Mouseflow for analytics and marketing. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, with comprehensive SEO metadata and structured data. Security best practices are observed with HTTPS, reCAPTCHA on forms, and cookie consent mechanisms, although explicit security policies and incident response information are not published. The security posture is strong with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is good, with GDPR-aligned cookie consent and privacy policy. However, the absence of WHOIS data and domain registration details introduces a moderate trust concern. The website demonstrates high professionalism, clear navigation, and strong trust indicators such as customer testimonials and industry partnerships. Overall, Civo presents a credible and professional cloud service platform with a strong technical foundation and user-centric design. Strategic improvements include publishing detailed security policies, incident response contacts, and improving transparency around domain registration to enhance trustworthiness.

Scanned

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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

  3. 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

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  • 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
72
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
78

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

Civo operates in the competitive cloud computing market with a niche focus on Kubernetes and cloud native technologies. Their business model leverages pay-as-you-go and subscription pricing, appealing to startups, SMEs, and enterprises. The company differentiates itself through rapid cluster deployment times, simplified developer experience, and sustainability initiatives like carbon-neutral GPUs. Partnerships with recognized brands and positive customer testimonials reinforce market credibility. The inclusion of educational resources and startup programs indicates a growth-oriented strategy targeting developer communities and tech startups. The absence of detailed financial or founding data limits deeper business intelligence but the visible indicators suggest a medium-sized, technology-focused company with a strong market presence in cloud native infrastructure.

Security posture

Civo demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 on signup forms, and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism supporting GDPR compliance. The website does not expose sensitive information or vulnerable libraries. However, the lack of a publicly available security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and may impact customer confidence in security incident handling. No direct security contact emails or abuse channels are provided. The security headers appear to be implemented appropriately, and the SSL configuration is strong. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing formal security documentation and contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security controls and compliance frameworks.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response plan and provide security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance WHOIS transparency by ensuring domain registration details are publicly available or justified if privacy protected.
  5. Continue to maintain and improve privacy compliance and cookie consent mechanisms to align with evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Civo
Description
Civo is a cloud computing service provider focused on speed, simplicity, and transparent pricing. They offer managed Kubernetes, auto-scaling machine learning environments, carbon-neutral GPU-powered compute, and private cloud solutions. Their platform targets developers and businesses seeking fast, scalable, and sustainable cloud infrastructure.
Key services
Managed Kubernetes, Compute (virtual machines), Managed Databases, Private Cloud (CivoStack Enterprise), Cloud GPUs (including carbon neutral options), Object Storage, Load Balancers, Machine Learning environments
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Intercom, HubSpot, Mouseflow, Google reCAPTCHA v3
Frameworks
jQuery UI (accordion), Bootstrap (implied by classes and modal usage)
Platforms
Kubernetes (offered as service)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 on signup form
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Mouseflow, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook Ads, Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HubSpot Pixel, Mouseflow
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Intercom, Calendly
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. Strong focus on Kubernetes and cloud native services
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented
  4. No explicit security policy or incident response info published
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, which is a minor trust concern
  6. Multiple trusted partner logos and customer testimonials present
  7. Modern tech stack with multiple analytics and marketing tools integrated
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with modern web technologies including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, HubSpot, Intercom, and Mouseflow for analytics and marketing automation. The frontend uses Bootstrap and jQuery UI components for UI elements like accordions and modals. The site is well-structured with comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data for SEO. Performance is optimized with lazy loading of images and asynchronous script loading. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility are well addressed. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or static site generation approach. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical implementation is robust, modern, and aligned with best practices for cloud service providers.
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

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