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Security report for cloudinary.com

Cloudinary · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Cloudinary is a leading technology company specializing in fast, scalable media management solutions through its Image and Video APIs. Trusted by millions of developers and thousands of enterprises, it offers a comprehensive SaaS platform that enables users to store, transform, optimize, and deliver media content efficiently. The company has a strong market position with a broad range of services including digital asset management, AI-powered media optimization, and workflow automation tools. Its platform is designed for developers and enterprises seeking to enhance user experience with optimized visual content. Technically, Cloudinary leverages modern web technologies such as WordPress CMS, Bootstrap framework, and integrates advanced analytics and marketing tools like Google Tag Manager and Convert Experiences. The website is well-optimized for SEO, mobile responsive, and provides a professional user experience with clear navigation and rich content. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, uses domain status protections, but could improve by enabling DNSSEC and publishing explicit security policies. Overall, Cloudinary demonstrates a mature digital presence with high trustworthiness and business credibility.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

5 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1

  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

  3. 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.

  4. 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
67
Security headers
45
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
74

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

Cloudinary operates in the technology sector, focusing on media management and delivery services. Its business model is SaaS-based, targeting developers, enterprises, and hyper-growth companies. The company benefits from a strong brand presence, extensive product offerings, and a global customer base. Partnerships such as with FinalTouch enhance its AI capabilities. The platform supports various industries including e-commerce, media, and marketing teams. Cloudinary's longevity since 2011 and consistent domain registration reinforce its market credibility. The company leverages a partner ecosystem and maintains active social media channels to engage its audience. Revenue streams likely include subscription plans, professional services, and custom enterprise solutions.

Security posture

Cloudinary's website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protections in place. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of visible security headers indicate areas for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. The site lacks publicly available security policies or incident response information, which could enhance transparency and readiness. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be elevated by adopting additional best practices and publishing formal security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  3. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing contact channels for security incidents and vulnerability disclosures.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Cloudinary
Description
Fast, scalable media management with Image and Video APIs. Store, transform, optimize, and deliver media effortlessly using powerful APIs, intuitive widgets, and a user-friendly interface.
Key services
Image API, Video API, Digital Asset Management, MediaFlows (workflow automation), 3D model transformation, AI-powered media optimization
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Owl Carousel, Fancybox, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Yoast SEO plugin, WordPress
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientRenewProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Convert Experiences
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Convert Experiences
Marketing tools
Convert Experiences
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 brand presence with consistent messaging and structured data.
  3. Comprehensive navigation with detailed product and solution offerings.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  5. No signs of security blocking or WAF challenges.
  6. No adult or questionable content detected.
  7. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Bootstrap framework, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries like jQuery and Owl Carousel for UI components. It integrates Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking and marketing insights. Hosting is inferred to be on Amazon AWS infrastructure, ensuring scalability and performance. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and uses SEO best practices including meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Performance is fast with preconnect and preload optimizations. Technical risks are minimal but could be reduced further by enabling DNSSEC and improving security headers. The technical infrastructure supports a robust and professional digital presence aligned with enterprise standards.
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. 75/100 −1Medium27 findingsView report
  2. 76/100Low26 findingsView report
  3. 76/100Low23 findingsView report
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