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Baraka Financial Limited · Finance · United Arab Emirates

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Baraka Financial Limited operates a fintech investment platform focused on empowering GCC investors to access US stocks and ETFs with ease. The company is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and partners with DriveWealth, a US SEC registered broker dealer, ensuring regulatory compliance and investor protection. The platform offers a range of services including auto-invest, stock analysis, Shariah screening, and dividend reinvestment plans, targeting retail investors in the Middle East. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides comprehensive business and legal information, enhancing user trust and engagement. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks like Next.js and integrates analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, and Facebook Pixel. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and multi-factor authentication, though a dedicated security policy and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, Baraka presents a credible, compliant, and user-friendly investment platform with a solid digital presence and regulatory backing.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

3 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.

    • 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

  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.

    • 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

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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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
74
Security headers
95
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
79

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

Baraka positions itself as a regional leader in democratizing access to US financial markets for GCC investors, leveraging partnerships with established US brokers and equity research providers. Its subscription-based revenue model with tiered plans offers flexibility and monetization avenues. The company benefits from strong regulatory compliance, enhancing market trust. Its marketing ecosystem includes social media engagement and press coverage, supporting brand awareness. The platform's focus on Shariah-compliant investing addresses a niche market segment, differentiating it from competitors. Growth indicators include a growing subscriber base, app store ratings, and strategic partnerships. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on increasing retail investor interest in the GCC region.

Security posture

Baraka demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, robust security headers, and multi-factor authentication protecting user accounts. The partnership with regulated entities like DriveWealth and adherence to SIPC protection further enhance security assurances. However, the absence of a public security policy or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the website content. Privacy compliance is supported by comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Incident response readiness and dedicated security contact channels are not publicly disclosed, representing an area for improvement. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security controls and practices.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact channel for security issues.
  3. Implement and disclose a vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty program.
  4. Enhance privacy compliance by explicitly addressing GDPR and other regional regulations.
  5. Maintain ongoing security audits and update users on security posture improvements.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Baraka Financial Ltd
Registration number
DFSA License F006586
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Baraka Financial Limited
Description
baraka is an investment and US stocks trading platform built to empower the next generation of Middle East investors. It enables GCC investors to invest in thousands of U.S. stocks and ETFs with automation tools and expert insights.
Key services
US stocks and ETFs trading, Auto-Invest, Stock analysis and reports, Shariah screening, Dividend Reinvestment Plan, Investor Calendar
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, Google Identity Services
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
iOS (app available)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Multi-factor authentication mentioned
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and analytics scripts with async loading

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity
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 fully functional
  2. Strong regulatory compliance signals with DFSA license and US broker partnerships
  3. Clear and comprehensive business and legal disclosures
  4. Multiple social media and press mentions enhance credibility
  5. No signs of phishing or malware
  6. Explicit warning about fraudulent website using similar name
  7. Good privacy and cookie policy implementation with consent mechanism
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React/Next.js framework, ensuring server-side rendering and good SEO performance. It uses asynchronous loading of analytics and marketing scripts to optimize performance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom or proprietary solution. Hosting provider details are not explicit but performance is fast with no broken elements. The technical stack supports scalability and integration with third-party services such as DriveWealth and Refinitiv. Opportunities exist to improve technical documentation and security transparency. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust and aligned with industry best practices.
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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