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Security report for factset.com

FactSet Research Systems Inc. · Finance · United States

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a leading enterprise in the financial data and analytics sector, providing comprehensive market insights, AI-powered investment research, and portfolio management solutions. With over 40 years of industry presence, FactSet serves a broad range of financial professionals including asset managers, banks, hedge funds, and corporations. The company operates a subscription-based business model, delivering high-value data and analytics services that support decision-making and workflow transformation in finance. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including Vue.js, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, and Drift chatbot for enhanced user engagement and analytics. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices, accessible, and SEO-friendly, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, supported by OneTrust consent mechanisms. From a security perspective, FactSet demonstrates strong practices with HTTPS enforcement, robust security headers, and no detected vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, explicit security policy and incident response information are not prominently published, representing an area for improvement. The WHOIS data is unavailable publicly, likely due to privacy protection, but the website's professional presentation and consistent branding affirm its legitimacy. Overall, FactSet's website reflects a high level of professionalism, security, and compliance, supporting its position as a trusted provider in the financial data industry. Strategic recommendations include enhancing transparency around security policies and vulnerability disclosures to further strengthen trust and compliance posture.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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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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
75
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention factset.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
2,658
Employees
199
Customers
1,944
Third parties
515
Weak passwords
8%

Latest record dated 2026-06-17 · 133 subdomains affected

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  • –osso3.factset.com2026-06-17
  • –osso3.factset.com2026-06-15
  • –osso4.factset.com2026-06-15
  • –github.factset.com2026-06-13
  • –osso3.factset.com2026-06-11

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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

FactSet holds a strong market position as a premier provider of financial data and analytics, leveraging AI and advanced technologies to differentiate its offerings. Its competitive advantage lies in integrated data solutions, AI-driven insights, and a broad portfolio of services tailored to diverse financial sectors. Revenue streams are primarily subscription-based, targeting institutional investors and financial professionals. The company maintains a robust partnership ecosystem including developer portals and client support platforms, facilitating seamless integration and customer engagement. Growth indicators include continuous AI innovation and expansion of programmatic data environments. FactSet's operations exhibit strategic focus on data quality, user experience, and compliance, positioning it well for sustained market leadership.

Security posture

FactSet exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or sensitive data exposure. The presence of ISO 27001 certification indicates adherence to recognized security frameworks. Privacy compliance is strong, with GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent mechanisms. However, the absence of a publicly accessible detailed security policy and incident response plan limits transparency. No vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty programs are evident, which could enhance security culture and responsiveness. Incident response contact channels are not explicitly provided, representing a potential compliance gap. Overall, FactSet's security maturity is high but could benefit from improved communication and formalized disclosure practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a detailed security policy page outlining frameworks, controls, and incident response procedures.
  2. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty program to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance visibility of incident response contacts, including dedicated security and abuse email addresses.
  4. Regularly review and update privacy and cookie policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations.
  5. Continue investing in AI and technical modernization to sustain competitive advantage and security resilience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
Description
FactSet provides best-in-class financial data, global market insights and analytics, trusted by industry leaders to keep you ahead in finance.
Key services
Financial data, Market insights, Analytics, AI-powered investment research, Portfolio management solutions, Execution management systems
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Drift Chatbot, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Pardot Marketing Automation
Frameworks
Vue.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy implemented
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Pardot
Marketing tools
Pardot, Drift Chatbot
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. Strong focus on financial data and AI-powered analytics.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No signs of WAF or content blocking.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, but no suspicious indicators on website.
  6. Use of modern marketing and analytics tools.
  7. Clear contact and support channels available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is built on a modern JavaScript framework (likely Vue.js), supported by a suite of marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Pardot, and Drift chatbot. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with opportunities for optimization in asset delivery and caching. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but likely involve enterprise-grade providers. The technical stack supports a rich user experience and data-driven marketing, though continuous monitoring for library vulnerabilities and performance tuning is recommended to mitigate 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 85/100Low23 findingsView report
  2. 85/100Low23 findingsView report
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