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Security report for dpworld.com

DP World · Transportation · United Arab Emirates

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

DP World is a globally recognized leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions, specializing in port operations, logistics, and integrated services that facilitate international trade and community prosperity. The company operates at an enterprise scale with a strong market position in the transportation sector, offering a comprehensive portfolio of services including freight forwarding, contract logistics, marine services, and economic zones. Their digital presence reflects a mature and professional organization with a focus on user experience and accessibility. Technically, the website leverages modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, hosted on Vercel with content delivery via AWS Cloudfront, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. The use of Google Tag Manager and Usercentrics CMP indicates a commitment to analytics and privacy compliance. The site is well-structured with SEO best practices and accessibility considerations. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, implements key security headers, and uses a consent management platform, reflecting a strong security posture. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response information, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. The missing WHOIS data introduces some uncertainty about domain registration legitimacy, though the website content and branding strongly support authenticity. Overall, DP World’s website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, technical sophistication, and compliance with privacy standards, positioning it as a trustworthy and authoritative source in the global logistics industry. Strategic enhancements in security transparency and domain registration clarity would further strengthen its risk profile.

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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

    • 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 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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  • 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
100
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
76

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

DP World operates as a key player in the global transportation and logistics market, providing integrated supply chain solutions that span ports, terminals, freight forwarding, and contract logistics. Their business model focuses on delivering end-to-end services that support international trade flows and economic development. The company targets businesses requiring complex logistics and supply chain management, including automotive, chemicals, FMCG, healthcare, and technology sectors. DP World’s extensive global footprint and diversified service offerings provide competitive advantages and resilience. The presence of a corporate foundation and sustainability initiatives indicates a commitment to corporate social responsibility. The website content and social media presence reflect a well-established brand with a broad partnership ecosystem and a focus on innovation and market access.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement and comprehensive security headers, reducing risks of common web vulnerabilities. The integration of a consent management platform aligns with GDPR and privacy regulations, enhancing user trust. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure channels limits transparency and may hinder rapid response to security incidents. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The missing WHOIS data is a concern for domain legitimacy verification but does not directly impact website security. Overall, the security maturity is high but could benefit from improved communication of security governance and incident handling procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide contact details for a Data Protection Officer or security team to enhance compliance and communication.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Clarify domain registration details or use verified WHOIS information to strengthen domain legitimacy and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DP World
Description
DP World is a world leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions. We ensure future viability of global international trade & prosperity of communities around the world
Key services
End-to-End Services, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Market Access, Marine Services, Economic Zones
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Usercentrics CMP, Vercel Analytics, Cloudfront
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Vercel
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
  • Use of consent management platform

Analytics and tracking

Services
Vercel Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Usercentrics CMP
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 rich content and navigation
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  3. Strong branding and professional presentation
  4. Comprehensive service and corporate information
  5. No direct email addresses found in HTML content
  6. Phone number +97148080800 clearly indicated as customer service
  7. Social media presence on major platforms
  8. Use of modern web technologies and analytics
  9. Privacy and cookie policies present with consent mechanism
  10. No explicit security or incident response policies found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including React and Next.js, hosted on Vercel with AWS Cloudfront CDN, ensuring fast load times and global availability. The use of Google Tag Manager and Usercentrics CMP indicates advanced analytics and privacy management capabilities. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features, supporting a broad user base. The CMS appears to be Sitecore Content Hub, providing robust content management. Technical debt appears minimal with well-structured code and efficient resource loading. Opportunities exist to enhance security transparency and domain registration clarity to reduce potential business risks.
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. 84/100Low23 findingsView report
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