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Security report for dbt.com

dbt Labs · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

dbt Labs operates a professional and comprehensive website focused on empowering data teams to build reliable and governed data pipelines, accelerating analytics and AI initiatives. The company positions itself as a leader in the analytics engineering space, offering advanced tools such as the dbt Fusion engine and AI-accelerated features like dbt Copilot. The website content is well-structured, targeting data professionals and enterprises seeking efficient data transformation solutions. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks including React and Next.js, with integrations for analytics and user behavior tracking via Hotjar and Google Tag Manager. Security posture is strong, with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, although explicit incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies are not publicly available. Privacy compliance is evident through the presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms, aligning with GDPR standards. The domain WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection or recent registration, but the website's professional quality and trust indicators mitigate concerns. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with a solid security foundation and clear business focus.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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

4 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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. 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
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
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

dbt Labs is positioned as an essential technology company specializing in data transformation and analytics engineering. Their SaaS business model targets medium to large enterprises and data teams, offering tools that improve data pipeline reliability and governance. The company benefits from industry recognition and a strong brand presence, supported by a consistent and professional website. Revenue streams likely include subscription-based access to their platform and premium features. The target customer segments include analytics engineers, data analysts, and organizations investing in AI-driven data initiatives. The company maintains a modern marketing and analytics ecosystem, leveraging tracking and user engagement tools to optimize customer acquisition and retention. Strategic partnerships or subsidiaries are not explicitly identified from the website data.

Security posture

The website exhibits a high level of security maturity with HTTPS enforced and comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program indicates areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. Privacy compliance is well addressed with GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent mechanisms. The use of third-party analytics and tracking scripts is moderate and managed responsibly. Overall, the security posture supports business continuity and user trust but would benefit from enhanced security communication and incident management disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Add direct security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses for incident reporting.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Continue to monitor and update privacy and cookie consent mechanisms to maintain compliance with evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
dbt Labs
Description
dbt Labs empowers data teams to build reliable, governed data pipelines—accelerating analytics and AI initiatives with speed and confidence.
Key services
dbt Fusion engine, dbt Copilot AI acceleration, dbt Canvas visual UX, Governed data pipelines
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Hotjar, Google Tag Manager, Typekit Fonts
Frameworks
React, Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with no visible vulnerabilities

Analytics and tracking

Services
Hotjar, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar
Marketing tools
Hotjar
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich, professional, and targeted at data teams and analytics professionals.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  4. Security best practices are well implemented with HTTPS and security headers.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and indicate GDPR compliance.
  6. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact primarily via forms.
  7. No explicit security incident response or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  8. WHOIS data is missing or privacy protected, limiting domain registration transparency.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including React and Next.js, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. The use of Typekit fonts and integration with Hotjar and Google Tag Manager indicates a mature approach to user experience and analytics. The site demonstrates good SEO practices with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced with explicit ARIA roles and landmarks. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified, but the site is well-optimized for speed and responsiveness. Technical risks are minimal, with no visible outdated libraries or broken elements. Opportunities exist to improve technical documentation and security disclosures to align with best practices.
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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