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Security report for geoconinc.com

Geocon · Real Estate · United States

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

32/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Geocon, Inc. is a well-established geotechnical and environmental consulting firm operating primarily in California since 1971. The company offers a range of professional services including geotechnical engineering, environmental services, engineering geology, construction inspection, and instrumentation. Their website reflects a medium-sized business with a strong regional presence, targeting construction, land development, institutional, and public works sectors. The site is professionally designed with good content quality and clear navigation, supporting their market position as a trusted service provider. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern plugins such as WPBakery Page Builder, Revolution Slider, and Yoast SEO. It integrates Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing purposes. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though there is room for improvement in accessibility and performance optimization. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks important security headers and does not provide visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure information. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies, which could pose regulatory risks. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be enhanced with better policy transparency and technical controls. The domain registration details are consistent with the business claims, showing a legitimate and established entity. No WAF or blocking mechanisms were detected, allowing full content access and analysis. Strategic recommendations include implementing security headers, publishing comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, adding incident response contacts, and maintaining regular security audits to strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 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

11 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

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  4. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • 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
15
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
10
Average
32

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Geocon operates in a niche market of geotechnical and environmental consulting with a focus on California. Their competitive advantage lies in their long history since 1971 and a diversified portfolio of projects across land development, institutional, and public works sectors. The business model is service-oriented, targeting construction and environmental stakeholders requiring specialized expertise. Revenue streams likely come from project-based consulting contracts. The company maintains an active online presence with project showcases and news updates, indicating growth and engagement. Partnerships with design firms (e.g., lecoursdesign.com) suggest a collaborative ecosystem. The website supports lead generation through contact forms and detailed service descriptions, aligning with professional services marketing best practices.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces defense-in-depth. There is no published security policy or incident response information, which limits transparency and preparedness. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, which is a missed opportunity for responsible vulnerability management. The use of third-party plugins requires ongoing vigilance to avoid vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is functional but lacks advanced controls and compliance documentation, which could impact regulatory adherence and incident handling.

Recommendations

  1. Implement essential security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, HSTS) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies including GDPR compliance details and user consent mechanisms.
  3. Create and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and communication.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and plugin updates to mitigate risks from third-party components.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Geocon
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Geocon
Description
Geocon is a geo-professional company providing geotechnical engineering, environmental services, engineering geology, construction inspection, and instrumentation services primarily in California.
Key services
Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Services, Engineering Geology, Construction Inspection, Instrumentation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Revolution Slider, Yoast SEO, AddToAny sharing, Google Analytics, Site Kit by Google
Frameworks
WPBakery Page Builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Site Kit for analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Jetpack Stats
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Jetpack Stats
Marketing tools
Site Kit by Google
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Multiple office locations listed, indicating regional presence.
  4. Social media links are valid and consistent with company branding.
  5. Use of modern WordPress plugins and SEO tools.
  6. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information provided.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature WordPress platform with a modern tech stack including PHP, jQuery, and popular plugins like WPBakery and Revolution Slider. SEO is enhanced via Yoast SEO plugin, and analytics are managed through Google Analytics and Site Kit by Google. The site is mobile responsive and uses CSS breakpoints effectively. Performance is moderate, with some optimization opportunities in script loading and caching. Accessibility features are basic, with room for improvement in ARIA roles and keyboard navigation. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but could benefit from modernization and enhanced 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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