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Security report for freckle.com

Freckle by Renaissance · Education · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Freckle by Renaissance is a well-established educational technology platform focused on providing differentiated learning experiences for K-12 students across subjects such as Math and English Language Arts. The platform targets educators, students, administrators, and parents, offering adaptive practice tools and data-driven insights to accelerate student growth. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive content tailored to its audience. It is part of Renaissance Learning, Inc., a recognized leader in the education sector with a domain age consistent with its business history. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages modern marketing and analytics tools including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and Marketo. The site is hosted with Amazon Registrar, Inc., indicating reliable infrastructure. Performance and mobile optimization are good, and SEO practices are well implemented. However, there is room for improvement in security headers and DNS security (DNSSEC). From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has domain status protections to prevent unauthorized changes. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a comprehensive privacy policy, but lacks a visible cookie consent mechanism, which may affect GDPR compliance. Contact information is clearly provided, enhancing business credibility. Overall, Freckle by Renaissance presents a trustworthy, professional, and secure online presence suitable for its educational mission. Strategic improvements in security headers, DNSSEC, and cookie consent would further strengthen its security posture and privacy compliance.

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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…

  2. 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

  3. 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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  • 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
57
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
66

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

Freckle by Renaissance occupies a strong position in the K-12 educational technology market, offering adaptive learning solutions that meet the needs of diverse learners. Its business model centers on providing differentiated instruction tools that empower teachers and engage students. The company benefits from being part of Renaissance Learning, which provides brand recognition and resources. The platform's integration with assessment tools and rostering systems like Clever indicates a scalable and enterprise-ready solution. The presence of testimonials and social media engagement supports customer trust and community building. The company targets schools, districts, families, and educators, indicating a broad customer base with multiple revenue streams including free and premium offerings. The website's content and technical maturity reflect a well-managed digital strategy aligned with market demands.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and domain registration protections such as clientDeleteProhibited and clientTransferProhibited statuses. However, the absence of DNSSEC and missing security headers like Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security represent areas for enhancement. No exposed credentials, malware, or phishing indicators were found. The use of third-party marketing and analytics tools is extensive, which increases tracking but is common for commercial sites. There is no public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy, which could be improved to enhance transparency and trust. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose but would benefit from implementing additional security best practices and explicit privacy controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve DNS security.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden the website against common attacks.
  3. Add a visible cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and security researchers.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerable components are included.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Renaissance Learning, Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Freckle by Renaissance
Description
Freckle helps K-12 teachers differentiate instruction and reach every student at their own level across Math, ELA, Social Studies and Science.
Key services
Adaptive practice in Math, Adaptive practice in English Language Arts, Student growth tracking, Teacher and administrator dashboards
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Yoast SEO plugin, Marketo forms, Vidyard video embeds, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Marketo Munchkin
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Marketo Munchkin
Marketing tools
Marketo, Facebook Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed educational platform targeting K-12 educators and students.
  2. Strong integration with marketing and analytics tools indicating mature digital marketing practices.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious content or domains.
  4. Contact information is clearly presented and consistent with business identity.
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected, which may be a GDPR compliance gap.
  6. Security headers are not explicitly visible; opportunity for improvement.
  7. Domain is well aged and registered with reputable registrar.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Yoast SEO, Marketo forms, and Vidyard video embeds. Hosting is managed via Amazon Registrar, indicating likely AWS infrastructure. The site loads multiple analytics and marketing scripts asynchronously, balancing performance and tracking needs. The design is responsive and accessible, with good SEO metadata and structured data for enhanced search engine understanding. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in script optimization and caching. The technical implementation is solid but could be modernized further by reducing third-party dependencies and enhancing security configurations.
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

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