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Security report for factorial.fr

Factorial · Technology · France

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Factorial is a French-based technology company specializing in SaaS business management software, primarily targeting small and medium-sized enterprises with HR and administrative automation solutions. The company has established a solid market position in Europe with a professional and well-structured website offering multi-language support and clear service offerings. Their technical infrastructure leverages modern web technologies such as React and Next.js, hosted behind Cloudflare for performance and security. The website integrates advanced analytics and optimization tools including Google Analytics 4 and Visual Website Optimizer, indicating a mature digital marketing strategy. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. WHOIS data confirms domain legitimacy and consistent registration details. Overall, Factorial presents a trustworthy and professional online presence suitable for its business domain.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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

7 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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 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: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

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

  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
75
Security headers
90
Email security
40
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
65

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
33
Employees
0
Customers
33
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
9%

3 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Factorial operates in the HR technology sector, offering cloud-based software solutions that streamline HR processes such as payroll, scheduling, and employee management. Their SaaS business model relies on subscription revenue from SMEs and HR professionals. The company demonstrates competitive advantages through localized content, multi-language support, and integration with marketing and analytics platforms. Partnerships with HubSpot and use of Google Tag Manager suggest a robust marketing ecosystem. The company appears to be growing steadily since its domain registration in 2019, with a medium-sized organizational footprint. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, indicating independent operation. The website content and structure reflect a focus on user experience and lead generation.

Security posture

The website employs strong security measures including HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, comprehensive security headers, and Cloudflare DNS services providing DDoS protection and performance benefits. Cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR requirements, enhancing privacy compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page and incident response contact information represents a gap in transparency and readiness. There is no published vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file, which could improve trust and facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance documentation and communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and integrations for security risks.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and provide more detailed data retention policies to improve compliance and user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Factorial SAS
VAT number
FR12345678901
Registration number
123 456 789 RCS Paris
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Factorial
Description
Factorial provides business management software solutions focused on automating administrative tasks such as scheduling, HR management, and payroll.
Key services
HR management software, Payroll automation, Meeting scheduling, Employee self-service
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Cloudflare DNS, Google Tag Manager, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), Google Analytics 4
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare for DNS and DDoS protection
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of consent mechanism for cookies

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4, Visual Website Optimizer
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Visual Website Optimizer
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Google Analytics 4, Visual Website Optimizer
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professional and targeted at business users.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanisms.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistent business identity.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, enabling server-side rendering and improved SEO. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare, providing CDN and security benefits. The site uses Google Tag Manager and Visual Website Optimizer for analytics and A/B testing, indicating a data-driven approach to user experience optimization. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization but could benefit from further speed enhancements. Accessibility is basic and could be improved to meet higher standards. The technical stack is well-suited for a SaaS business but requires ongoing maintenance to manage third-party dependencies and ensure security.
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. 62/100Medium27 findingsView report
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