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Security report for forrester.com

Forrester · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Forrester is a globally recognized market research and advisory firm specializing in helping organizations thrive through volatility by providing actionable insights, consulting, and AI-powered tools. Their website demonstrates a mature digital presence with comprehensive content targeting executives and technology leaders. The company offers a broad range of services including Forrester Decisions, AI Access powered by their proprietary Izola tool, consulting services, and industry events. The site is well-branded, professionally designed, and optimized for SEO and mobile devices. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern JavaScript libraries and integrates advanced marketing and analytics tools such as Eloqua and Google Tag Manager. The site employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes security best practices, although explicit security headers are not fully confirmed. Forms are secured and include consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR compliance. Security posture is strong with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of explicit security policies or incident response contacts is noted. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection, but the domain and website content align with the known Forrester brand, supporting legitimacy. Overall, the site presents low risk with high professionalism and trustworthiness, suitable for enterprise clients seeking market research and advisory services.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

5 findings 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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"

    • 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';…

  3. 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • 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
0
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
59

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

Forrester holds a leading position in the market research and advisory sector, trusted by a majority of Fortune 100 companies. Their business model combines subscription research services, consulting engagements, and live events to generate revenue. The company targets senior executives and technology professionals across multiple industries, focusing on technology, B2B, and consumer sectors. Their proprietary AI tool Izola and continuous guidance model differentiate them competitively. The website reflects a strong partnership ecosystem and a commitment to client success, supported by testimonials and ROI reports. The firm operates at an enterprise scale with a global footprint, emphasizing innovation and strategic clarity for clients.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, secure form handling, and integration of security monitoring scripts. While explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not clearly identified in the HTML, the overall configuration suggests adherence to best practices. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The absence of a public security policy or incident response contact is a minor gap. Privacy compliance is strong with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. The WHOIS data absence is likely due to privacy protection rather than malicious intent. Overall, the security maturity is high with room for enhanced transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Explicitly implement and document security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance data protection officer visibility and GDPR compliance disclosures.
  5. Maintain up-to-date CMS and plugin versions to reduce technical risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Forrester
Description
Forrester is a leading global market research company that helps organizations exceed customer demands and excel with technology. Learn how Forrester can help.
Key services
Forrester Decisions, Forrester AI Access, Consulting Services, Events and Summits, Research Reports, Izola AI Tool
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Slick Carousel, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, Eloqua Marketing Automation, D&B VIFF, New Relic (agent script present but skipped), JSON-LD structured data
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure forms with validation
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security monitoring scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Eloqua
Marketing tools
Eloqua Marketing Automation
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional market research and consulting firm site.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and SEO optimized.
  3. Multiple forms collect business emails and country data with consent checkboxes.
  4. Strong social media presence with LinkedIn, Twitter (X), Facebook, and YouTube links.
  5. Use of advanced marketing and analytics tools like Eloqua and Google Tag Manager.
  6. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  7. No visible security policy or incident response contact details.
  8. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy or registry policies.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery and Slick Carousel for UI components. It integrates advanced marketing automation via Eloqua and analytics through Google Tag Manager. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and employs JSON-LD structured data for SEO enhancement. Performance is fast with optimized images and asynchronous script loading. The technical infrastructure supports a robust user experience with clear navigation and accessibility features. Opportunities exist to improve explicit security header implementation and to document hosting provider details for a fuller technical profile.
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. 72/100Medium25 findingsView report
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