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Security report for faceup.com

FaceUp Technology · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

FaceUp Technology operates a leading SaaS platform focused on whistleblowing and employee engagement solutions for companies and schools worldwide. Their platform offers anonymous reporting, case management, surveys, AI assistance, and integrations, supporting compliance with major regulations such as GDPR and ISO 27001. The company serves over 3,500 organizations in more than 70 countries, positioning itself as a trusted provider in the whistleblowing software market. Technically, FaceUp employs modern web technologies including React and Next.js, with strong mobile optimization and fast performance. Security posture is robust, featuring HTTPS, end-to-end encryption, penetration testing, and multiple certifications. However, WHOIS data is unavailable, limiting transparency about domain registration. Overall, the website is professional, secure, and compliant, with room for improvement in cookie consent mechanisms and incident response disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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 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

    • 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
85
Email security
100
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
85

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

FaceUp holds a strong market position as a comprehensive whistleblowing and engagement platform, targeting diverse sectors including education, legal compliance, and human resources. Its competitive advantages include multilingual support, customizable workflows, and AI-powered features. The business model is subscription-based SaaS, with revenue streams from organizations seeking compliance and culture improvement tools. The company maintains a broad partnership ecosystem and demonstrates growth through extensive client testimonials and case studies. Strategic observations highlight the importance of expanding transparency around domain registration and enhancing privacy consent features to maintain trust.

Security posture

FaceUp demonstrates a mature security posture with adherence to industry best practices such as ISO 27001 certification, GDPR compliance, SOC 2 certification, and penetration testing. The platform uses HTTPS, end-to-end encryption, and two-factor authentication to protect user data. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the website content. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contact information suggests areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security culture appears strong, supporting the platform's role in sensitive whistleblowing activities.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to enhance GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency and encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide explicit incident response contact details to demonstrate readiness and accountability.
  4. Increase WHOIS transparency or provide domain registration details to strengthen legitimacy perception.
  5. Continue enhancing AI and analytics capabilities to maintain competitive advantage and improve user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FaceUp Technology
Description
Whistleblowing System for companies and schools. FaceUp is an anonymous reporting channel for those who care. Try FaceUp for FREE.
Key services
Anonymous Reporting, Whistleblower Hotline, Case Management, Surveys, Data & Insights, AI Assistant, Integrations
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Dreamdata Analytics, AWS (implied by local data storage and hosting)
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web, iOS App, Android App
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • End-to-End Encryption
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Penetration Testing
  • ISO 27001 Certified
  • SOC 2 Certified
  • GDPR Compliant

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Dreamdata Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Dreamdata Analytics
Marketing tools
Dreamdata Analytics
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 no blocking detected
  2. Strong focus on whistleblowing and employee engagement solutions
  3. Multiple certifications and compliance badges displayed
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found, only contact form
  5. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
  6. No cookie consent banner detected despite GDPR compliance claims
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain registration transparency
  8. Website uses modern web technologies and analytics tools
  9. Content is professional, well-structured, and targeted at companies and schools
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including React and Next.js, ensuring fast loading times and excellent mobile responsiveness. The use of Google Tag Manager and Dreamdata Analytics indicates a mature approach to data collection and marketing analytics. Hosting appears to be on a secure cloud provider, likely AWS, supported by local data storage claims and security certifications. The site shows no signs of technical debt or outdated libraries. Opportunities exist to improve privacy compliance features and to publish additional security documentation to further reduce technical 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

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