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Security report for factorialhr.pt

Factorial Portugal · Technology · Portugal

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Factorial Portugal is a comprehensive HR and business management software provider, offering a centralized platform to automate and optimize human resources, finance, and operational processes. Established in 2016, the company has positioned itself as a growing player in the HR technology market, serving over 13,000 companies globally. Their platform integrates various functionalities such as time tracking, talent management, payroll, and digital signatures, supported by a robust technical infrastructure leveraging modern web technologies like React and Next.js. The website demonstrates a high level of digital maturity with responsive design, structured data for SEO, and integration with marketing and analytics tools like Google Tag Manager and VWO. Security is a key focus, evidenced by ISO 27001 and SOC2 certifications, secure HTTPS implementation, and comprehensive privacy and cookie policies. Overall, Factorial exhibits a strong security posture and business credibility, making it a trustworthy solution for HR management.

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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

8 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. 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"

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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
77
Security headers
55
Email security
45
DNS health
85
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

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 technology sector, specifically targeting HR software solutions for small to medium-sized enterprises. Their business model is SaaS-based, providing modular and scalable solutions tailored to various industries and company sizes. The company emphasizes automation, integration, and user experience, supported by a broad partner ecosystem and multiple international domains. Their marketing strategy includes extensive content resources, customer testimonials, and active social media engagement. Factorial's competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive feature set, certifications, and commitment to data security and compliance. The company is well-positioned for continued growth in the HR technology market.

Security posture

The website and associated services demonstrate a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, presence of security headers, and adherence to international standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC2. The company maintains comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with explicit consent mechanisms, indicating GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the website content. However, explicit incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies were not found, representing an area for improvement. Overall, the security practices align well with industry standards, supporting trust and data protection.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy to enhance transparency and trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential security risks.
  4. Enhance visibility of data protection officer contact information to comply with GDPR best practices.
  5. Continue investing in security awareness and culture to maintain and improve security posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Factorial Portugal
Description
Factorial é um software de gestão empresarial completo. Digitaliza e automatiza a gestão de RH, finanças e operações. Centraliza processos, poupa tempo e otimiza o negócio.
Key services
Gestão de Horários, Gestão de Talentos, Recibos de vencimento, Jurídico e Financeiro, Integrações, Automatizações, Avaliação de Desempenho, Recrutamento e Seleção, Onboarding / Offboarding, Gestão de Formações
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, VWO (Visual Website Optimizer), Google Tag Manager, Intercom
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • ISO 27001 and SOC2 certifications
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers (implied)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, VWO, HubSpot
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
VWO
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Intercom, VWO
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.
  2. Strong focus on HR software solutions with clear product segmentation.
  3. Multiple integrations and partner references indicate a mature ecosystem.
  4. Good use of structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and rich snippets.
  5. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and performance optimizations.
  7. Strong security posture with certifications and secure practices.
  8. Active social media presence and customer testimonials enhance trust.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern technologies including React and Next.js, with a headless CMS (DatoCMS) for content management. It employs advanced client-side and server-side rendering techniques for performance and SEO optimization. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Integration with analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, VWO, HubSpot, and Intercom indicates a sophisticated digital marketing infrastructure. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times. The technical stack and infrastructure support scalability and robust user experience, aligning with best practices for SaaS platforms.
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. 68/100Medium26 findingsView report
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