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Security report for directadmin.com

JBMC Software · Technology · Canada

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DirectAdmin is a well-established web hosting control panel software provider, founded in 2002 and operated by JBMC Software in Canada. The company offers a lightweight, efficient, and user-friendly control panel solution targeting web hosting companies, server administrators, and resellers. Their business model revolves around software licensing and support services, with flexible pricing and customization options. The website reflects a mature digital presence with good content quality, clear navigation, and professional design. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and Slick Carousel, along with Google reCAPTCHA v3 for form security. Hosting is supported by Cloudflare DNS, though DNSSEC is not enabled. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is adequately addressed with proper meta tags and structured navigation. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and implements reCAPTCHA to protect forms. However, it lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC, which are recommended to enhance security posture. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy and terms of service present but no cookie consent mechanism. Incident response and security policies are not explicitly disclosed. Overall, the website and business demonstrate a high level of credibility and trustworthiness, supported by consistent WHOIS data and a long domain age. The site is safe for general audiences, with no adult or questionable content detected. Strategic improvements in security headers, DNSSEC, and privacy compliance would further strengthen the security and trust profile.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Cloudflare

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  2. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
65
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
71

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

DirectAdmin holds a strong position in the web hosting control panel market, emphasizing speed, stability, and ease of use as competitive advantages. Their licensing flexibility caters to a broad range of hosting providers from personal to enterprise levels. The company maintains a direct relationship with customers through support and community forums, enhancing customer engagement and retention. The presence of a demo environment and multilingual support indicates a focus on accessibility and global reach. JBMC Software's Canadian base and long operational history provide stability and trust. The business model is primarily software licensing with supplementary support services, targeting hosting providers and server administrators worldwide.

Security posture

The security maturity of the website is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and Google reCAPTCHA v3 is integrated to mitigate automated abuse on forms. However, the absence of DNSSEC leaves the domain vulnerable to DNS spoofing attacks. The lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces protection against common web attacks like clickjacking and MIME sniffing. No public security policy or incident response contacts are provided, which limits transparency and preparedness communication. Privacy compliance is partial, with no cookie consent mechanism detected, potentially impacting GDPR adherence. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could benefit from implementing recommended best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and trust.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to avoid vulnerabilities and maintain secure dependencies.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
JBMC Software
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
JBMC Software
Description
DirectAdmin provides a web hosting control panel software designed for server management with features including ease of use, speed, stability, and flexible licensing options.
Key services
Web hosting control panel software, Licensing options, Support services, Customization and theming, Demo access
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.0, Bootstrap, Slick Carousel, Chosen jQuery plugin, Twitter Typeahead, Google reCAPTCHA v3, Elasticlunr.js
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 implemented on forms
  • Form validation with jquery.form-validator

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
Transparency
basic

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 interactive features.
  2. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms.
  3. Professional design with clear navigation and multiple user engagement points.
  4. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks.
  5. Security practices include HTTPS and reCAPTCHA but lack some advanced headers and DNSSEC.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies present but cookie consent mechanism missing.
  7. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom CMS or framework utilizing popular JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and Slick Carousel for UI components and responsiveness. Google reCAPTCHA v3 is used for bot mitigation on forms. The site is hosted behind Cloudflare DNS, providing DNS-level protection and performance benefits, though DNSSEC is not enabled. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by structured navigation and meta tags. The technical stack is modern but could be enhanced with additional security headers and improved privacy compliance mechanisms. The site demonstrates good technical maturity with opportunities for further modernization and security hardening.
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. 70/100Medium26 findingsView report
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