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Security report for cofense.com

Cofense · Technology · United States

Partial score · DNS & email only

71/100

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

Cofense is a leading cybersecurity company specializing in phishing protection and email security solutions. Their platform uniquely combines human-vetted intelligence from a large network of trained employees with advanced AI/ML technologies to address the evolving threat landscape, particularly the challenges posed by AI-powered phishing attacks. Cofense positions itself as a market leader with a comprehensive suite of services including security awareness training, phishing detection and response, and a SEG miss database, targeting enterprise customers globally. Technically, the website is built on a modern tech stack including Kentico Xperience CMS, Bootstrap 5, and integrates marketing and analytics tools such as Marketo and Google Analytics. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security best practices are observed with HTTPS enforcement, anti-forgery tokens, and cookie consent mechanisms, though there is room for improvement in security headers and explicit incident response disclosures. The security posture is strong with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. The domain registration data aligns well with the company’s profile, showing consistent and legitimate ownership without privacy protection, enhancing trust. Cofense demonstrates a high level of professionalism and trustworthiness through detailed content, customer testimonials, and partnerships with major brands. Overall, Cofense’s website and digital presence reflect a robust, enterprise-grade cybersecurity provider with a clear focus on combating phishing threats through innovative human and AI-driven approaches.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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

2 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
Email security
80
DNS health
90
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
71

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Cofense operates in the cybersecurity technology sector with a focus on email security and phishing defense. Their business model is B2B, serving large enterprises including Fortune 1000 companies. Competitive advantages include the world’s largest human-reporting network and pioneering SEG-miss phishing security awareness training. Revenue streams likely include subscription-based SaaS offerings, training services, and threat intelligence solutions. The company actively engages its target audience through webinars, reports, and a rich resource hub, indicating strong marketing and customer education efforts. Partnerships and integrations with technology leaders further strengthen their ecosystem. Cofense’s growth indicators include a large user base of trained employees and extensive market trust signals.

Security posture

Cofense exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, secure form handling, and cookie consent compliance. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and security.txt files suggests areas for enhancement in transparency and readiness. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The use of reputable registrars and DNS providers adds to domain security. Compliance with GDPR is implied through privacy and cookie policies. Overall, Cofense maintains a strong security culture but could improve by publishing formal security and incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Continue enhancing privacy compliance transparency and data retention disclosures.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Cofense
Description
Cofense provides phishing protection, detection, and email security solutions that help rapidly detect, analyze, and mitigate phishing attacks. They leverage human-vetted intelligence at scale combined with AI/ML to close the AI email security gap.
Key services
PhishMe Security Awareness Training (SAT) Platform, Phishing Detection and Response Platform, SEG Miss Database, Threat analysis and automated remediation, Human-vetted intelligence at scale
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, HTMX, Marketo Forms, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, jQuery, Select2, Vimeo (video hosting), Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Bootstrap 5
Platforms
Kentico Xperience CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Anti-forgery tokens in forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Marketo Munchkin
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Marketo Munchkin
Marketing tools
Marketo Forms
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with comprehensive content about phishing protection.
  2. Strong emphasis on human-vetted intelligence combined with AI/ML for email security.
  3. Clear navigation with multiple resources, webinars, and case studies.
  4. Active marketing and analytics tools in use with cookie consent implemented.
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges; full content accessible.
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistent domain ownership.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern and robust technical infrastructure with Kentico Xperience CMS, Bootstrap 5, and advanced JavaScript libraries like HTMX and Select2. Integration with marketing automation (Marketo) and analytics (Google Analytics, GTM) is well-executed. Performance and mobile optimization are excellent, supporting a high-quality user experience. The site uses Cloudflare DNS for resilience but lacks DNSSEC. Anti-forgery tokens and cookie consent mechanisms indicate attention to security and privacy. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and formalize security documentation to reduce technical risks and enhance trust.
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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