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Security report for cryptlib.com

Cryptlib Security · Technology · New Zealand

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Cryptlib Security is a specialized technology company offering a mature and widely-used Security Software Development Toolkit that enables developers to integrate encryption and authentication services into their applications via a single API. With over 30 years of history and a stable API, cryptlib positions itself as a reliable and efficient solution for embedded systems, applications, and devices across various sectors. The company operates primarily from New Zealand under Digital Data Security Ltd and targets software developers and security professionals seeking robust cryptographic solutions. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with comprehensive product information and client testimonials, reinforcing its market position as a trusted security toolkit provider. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and themes, optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO. It uses Cloudflare DNS and enforces HTTPS, ensuring secure access. However, the site lacks DNSSEC and explicit security headers, which could enhance its security posture. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism detected. Contact information is clearly provided, enhancing business credibility. Overall, the site scores well on content quality, technical implementation, and business credibility, with room for improvement in privacy compliance and security best practices.

Scanned

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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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 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
    • 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 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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
75
Security headers
50
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
68

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

Cryptlib Security operates in the technology sector, focusing on encryption and authentication software development toolkits. Its business model revolves around software licensing, offering free evaluation downloads and charging for commercial deployment. The company has a strong market position supported by a long domain age and a proven track record across multiple industries, including embedded systems and SCADA environments. The target customers are developers and organizations requiring secure communication and data protection solutions. The website's content and structure indicate a mature business with consistent branding and trust signals such as testimonials and press releases. The company leverages modern web technologies and SEO strategies to maintain visibility and engagement. There is no evidence of partnerships or subsidiaries from the provided data. The business appears small but established, with a focus on quality and reliability rather than aggressive marketing or expansion.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enabled and domain registration status clientTransferProhibited, reducing the risk of unauthorized domain transfers. The use of Cloudflare DNS adds resilience and performance benefits. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options represent areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The site does not publish a security policy or incident response plan, which could enhance transparency and preparedness. Google Analytics is used for tracking, but privacy compliance mechanisms like cookie consent banners are missing, which may pose compliance risks under GDPR. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by implementing recommended best practices and compliance measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Add a cookie policy and consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response information to enhance trust and transparency.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Cryptlib Security
Description
cryptlib Security Software Development Toolkit allows developers to add encryption & authentication services to software via a single API.
Key services
Encryption and authentication services, Security protocols implementations (S/MIME, PGP/OpenPGP, SSL, TLS, SSH), Certificate authority and PKI services, Embedded systems security
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO Premium, Google Fonts, jQuery, WP Rocket, GeneratePress theme, Everest Forms, CoBlocks, Google Analytics
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is comprehensive about cryptlib security software toolkit.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  4. Contact information is clearly provided with company email and phone.
  5. No explicit privacy or cookie consent mechanisms detected.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  7. Domain is old and well-maintained with consistent registration data.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using the GeneratePress theme and several plugins including Yoast SEO Premium, WP Rocket for caching and performance optimization, Everest Forms for contact forms, and CoBlocks for content blocks. It uses Google Fonts and jQuery libraries. Hosting is supported by Cloudflare DNS services, contributing to fast loading times and good performance. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. SEO is well implemented with meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data. No broken links or errors were detected. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional online presence. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and privacy compliance features to reduce technical risks and improve user 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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