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Security report for cloud.gov

cloud.gov · Government · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

cloud.gov is a U.S. government cloud platform designed to help federal agencies build, host, and authorize modern cloud services efficiently and securely. It holds a FedRAMP Joint Authorization Board (JAB) authorization, ensuring compliance with federal security standards. The platform is positioned as a trusted PaaS provider for government organizations, enabling scalability and cost savings while reducing the compliance burden on agencies. The website reflects a professional and accessible design consistent with government standards, offering comprehensive documentation, customer stories, and support resources. Technically, cloud.gov leverages modern web technologies and is hosted on AWS infrastructure, ensuring robust performance and scalability. Security posture is strong, with HTTPS enforced and clear FedRAMP compliance, though DNSSEC is not enabled and no cookie consent mechanism was detected. Overall, cloud.gov presents a credible, secure, and well-maintained platform tailored for government cloud needs.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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. 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. 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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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
95
Security headers
55
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention cloud.gov, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
35
Employees
0
Customers
35
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
11%

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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

cloud.gov operates within the government sector, providing cloud hosting services specifically tailored for federal agencies. Its competitive advantage lies in its FedRAMP JAB authorization, which significantly reduces compliance overhead for agencies migrating to the cloud. The business model is platform-as-a-service, offering packages, enterprise accounts, and free sandboxes for developers. The platform supports high-profile government customers such as the EPA and Federal Election Commission, indicating strong market adoption and trust. Partnerships with other government entities and integration with USA.gov search enhance its ecosystem. The platform's growth is supported by GSA backing and a focus on security and compliance, positioning it as a key player in government cloud services.

Security posture

cloud.gov demonstrates a mature security posture with FedRAMP JAB authorization, indicating adherence to stringent federal security requirements. The website enforces HTTPS, includes a vulnerability disclosure policy, and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could be improved to enhance DNS security. No explicit incident response contacts or security.txt file were found, which could be added to improve security communication. The platform's security practices align well with government standards, providing a secure environment for federal applications. No vulnerabilities or security issues were detected in the website content or scripts.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to provide clear security contact information and improve incident response.
  3. Implement a cookie consent mechanism if cookies are used to enhance privacy compliance.
  4. Add explicit Content-Security-Policy headers if not already configured at the server level.
  5. Consider publishing incident response and data protection officer contact details to improve transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
cloud.gov
Description
cloud.gov helps government agencies buy, build, and authorize modern cloud services. It offers a fast way for federal agencies to host and update websites, APIs, and other applications, focusing on compliance and scalability.
Key services
Cloud hosting for government applications, FedRAMP compliant platform, Enterprise accounts, Free sandbox for developers
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Mermaid.js, USA.gov search integration
Frameworks
USA Web Design System
Platforms
AWS (inferred from AWS DNS servers)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • FedRAMP JAB authorization
  • Vulnerability disclosure policy linked
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Digital Analytics Program (analytics.usa.gov)
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Official US government cloud platform with FedRAMP authorization
  2. Strong affiliation with GSA and federal agencies
  3. Good technical implementation with modern design and accessibility
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  5. Limited marketing or advertising presence
  6. No cookie consent mechanism detected
  7. Privacy and vulnerability disclosure policies are present and linked
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with integration of Mermaid.js for diagrams and USA.gov search functionality. It uses the USA Web Design System framework, ensuring accessibility and mobile responsiveness. Hosting is on AWS, inferred from DNS servers, providing reliable infrastructure. The site loads quickly and is optimized for mobile devices. No CMS was detected, indicating a custom or static site approach. The technical implementation is solid with good SEO and accessibility practices. Minor improvements could be made in security headers and DNS configuration.
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. 78/100Low20 findingsView report
  2. 78/100Low20 findingsView report
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