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Security report for defiant.com

Defiant · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Defiant is a specialized cybersecurity company focused on WordPress security, offering products and services such as incident response and the Wordfence security platform. They protect over 4 million websites and hold ISO 27001 certification, positioning themselves as a leader in their niche. The website is professionally designed, well-structured, and optimized for SEO and mobile devices, reflecting a mature digital presence. Their technical infrastructure leverages WordPress CMS with modern analytics and marketing tools like Google Analytics and HubSpot. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and recognized certifications, though some security headers and explicit incident contact channels could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data is a notable anomaly that slightly reduces trust but does not overshadow the overall professionalism and security focus of the company. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing vulnerability disclosure policies, and clarifying incident response contact methods.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

  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
77
Security headers
70
Email security
88
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
82

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

Defiant operates in the technology sector, specifically targeting businesses with mission-critical WordPress installations. Their business model revolves around providing security software and managed services, including incident response and continuous monitoring. The company has a medium-sized team, primarily remote, and emphasizes a strong security culture. Their market position is strong due to the popularity of Wordfence and their extensive customer base. They maintain a transparent privacy policy and terms of use, and actively engage with customers via social media. The company’s partnership ecosystem includes trust.defiant.com for security assurance. Growth indicators include a large protected website count and ongoing product development. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified.

Security posture

Defiant demonstrates a mature security posture with ISO 27001 certification and HTTPS enforced across their website. They implement cookie consent mechanisms and maintain comprehensive privacy and terms policies. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of a published vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file represent areas for improvement. Incident response services are offered, but no direct security contact emails were found, which could hinder rapid communication during security events. Overall, the company shows strong security awareness and readiness but should enhance transparency and technical controls to further strengthen their security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Provide explicit security incident contact channels such as a dedicated security@defiant.com email address.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and GDPR compliance details.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Defiant
Description
Defiant is a global leader in WordPress security, protecting over 4 million websites. The company offers incident response services, Wordfence for Business security solutions, and continuous monitoring for mission-critical WordPress installations.
Key services
Incident Response, Wordfence for Business, Firewall and Malware Scanner
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, HubSpot
Frameworks
WordPress, Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ISO 27001 certification
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data unavailable, which is unusual and warrants further investigation.
  4. Strong presence of security certifications and policies.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact via form only.
  6. Use of modern analytics and marketing tools with cookie consent implemented.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Yoast SEO plugin for search optimization. It uses modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery and integrates Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and HubSpot for marketing and analytics. The site loads with moderate performance and is mobile optimized. Accessibility features are basic but present. No hosting provider information was detected. The site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, contributing to secure communications. Some technical debt is noted in the absence of security headers and explicit vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and secure online presence but could benefit from additional security hardening and transparency.
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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