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Security report for factorialhr.com

Factorial US · Technology · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

86/100

Risk levelLow

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

Factorial US operates a comprehensive SaaS platform offering business management software focused on HR, payroll, time tracking, talent management, and finance. With over 13,000 companies using their platform daily, they hold a strong market position as a trusted provider of integrated business solutions. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with modern technologies such as Next.js and DatoCMS, optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness. Security measures include HTTPS, security headers, and Cloudflare DNS, although DNSSEC is not enabled. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms, supporting GDPR compliance. Contact information is clearly provided, enhancing business credibility. Overall, the website is professional, secure, and user-friendly, supporting Factorial's reputation as a reliable technology provider.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 100 · Low
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

2 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 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

  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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  • Exposed services
  • 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
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
86

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

Factorial targets businesses seeking to streamline HR and payroll processes, improve time management, and enhance talent acquisition and development. Their SaaS business model leverages subscription revenue streams and integrates with multiple platforms including iOS and Android. The company demonstrates strong branding consistency and trust signals such as customer logos and high user ratings. Their partnership ecosystem includes a dedicated careers subdomain, indicating growth and recruitment focus. The company was founded in 2016 and operates primarily in the technology sector within the United States. Their strategic focus on automation and employee-centric solutions positions them competitively in the HR software market.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, multiple security headers, and domain status set to clientTransferProhibited, reducing risk of unauthorized domain transfers. Use of Cloudflare DNS adds resilience and protection against DNS attacks, though enabling DNSSEC would further enhance DNS security. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were found, which could improve security communication. Overall, the site is secure but could benefit from enhanced security policy disclosures and DNSSEC implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to avoid vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance disclosures with clear data retention policies.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Factorial US
Description
Factorial is an all-in-one business management software that tracks time and attendance, develops talent, controls finance, and streamlines payroll. A single platform that lets you focus on your people, not paperwork.
Key services
HR software, Payroll, Time tracking, Talent management, Finance management, Employee portal, Document management, E-signature
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Cloudflare DNS, Google Tag Manager, DatoCMS
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No DNSSEC (recommend enabling)
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS for protection and performance

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Comprehensive business and product information is provided.
  3. Strong presence of trust signals including customer logos and user ratings.
  4. Modern technology stack and good performance observed.
  5. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  7. Contact information is clearly available including email, phone, and forms.
  8. No evidence of adult or questionable content.
  9. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and domain age is appropriate.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React-based framework (Next.js) with DatoCMS as the content management system, enabling efficient content delivery and dynamic rendering. Hosting appears to leverage Cloudflare DNS for performance and security benefits. The site demonstrates fast loading times, mobile optimization, and good SEO practices including structured data and meta tags. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced with ARIA roles and keyboard navigation improvements. The technical infrastructure supports scalability and integration with multiple platforms, positioning the company well for future growth. Minor technical improvements include enabling DNSSEC and expanding accessibility compliance.
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. 84/100Low17 findingsView report
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