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Security report for globalknowledge.com

Global Knowledge · Education · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Global Knowledge is a leading global provider of IT training and certification services, partnering with major technology providers to deliver comprehensive learning solutions worldwide. Their offerings include instructor-led training, blended learning, and on-demand courses targeting IT professionals and enterprises. The company operates under the parent company Skillsoft, reflecting a strong market position in the education technology sector. The website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure with modern analytics and marketing tools, ensuring a good user experience and mobile optimization. Security posture is robust with HTTPS, security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms in place, although public vulnerability disclosure and incident response contacts are not evident. Overall, the site reflects a professional and trustworthy business with room for enhanced transparency in security policies.

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

4 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"

  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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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
72
Security headers
50
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
73

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

Global Knowledge holds a significant position in the IT education market, leveraging partnerships with technology vendors to offer up-to-date training content. Their business model combines B2B and B2C approaches, serving individual learners and corporate clients globally. The company benefits from its affiliation with Skillsoft, enhancing its reach and resources. Revenue streams likely include course fees, certification programs, and corporate training contracts. The website's content and structure support clear communication of services and global presence, with trust signals such as ISO 27001 certification and comprehensive privacy policies. The marketing ecosystem includes advanced tools like VWO and Microsoft Application Insights, indicating a data-driven approach to customer engagement.

Security posture

The website employs strong security measures including HTTPS encryption, security headers like Content-Security-Policy, and reCAPTCHA to protect user interactions. Cookie management is handled via Ethica Cookie Manager, supporting GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contact information suggests areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. The security score is high, reflecting good practices but with potential to enhance user trust through more explicit security communications.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a clear vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Provide dedicated incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance with standards and user inclusivity.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate risks from external dependencies.
  5. Increase transparency around data protection officer contact and data retention policies.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Global Knowledge Training LLC
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Global Knowledge
Description
Global Knowledge provides IT training and certifications to equip individuals with skills to leverage critical technologies. They partner with key technology providers and offer courses globally including Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East & Africa.
Key services
IT training courses, Certifications, Blended learning, Virtual instructor-led training, On-demand learning
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Microsoft Application Insights, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), Ethica Cookie Manager, Recaptcha
Frameworks
Skillsoft theme
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA
  • Cookie consent management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Application Insights, Visual Website Optimizer
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Visual Website Optimizer
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Application Insights
Marketing tools
VWO, Ethica Cookie Manager
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional IT training and certification provider
  2. No WHOIS data available, likely privacy protected
  3. Good security posture with HTTPS and security headers
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  5. Use of modern analytics and marketing tools
  6. No suspicious or malicious content detected
  7. Clear business contact information and social media presence
Technical notes

Notes

The website utilizes a modern technology stack including JavaScript frameworks, Microsoft Application Insights for telemetry, and Visual Website Optimizer for A/B testing and user experience improvements. The presence of Ethica Cookie Manager indicates a mature approach to privacy compliance. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The site lacks explicit CMS identification but uses a Skillsoft theme, suggesting a proprietary or customized platform. Hosting details are not explicit but the use of Microsoft CDN and Azure services is implied. Technical debt appears low, though continuous monitoring and modernization are recommended to maintain performance and security.
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. 50/100Medium23 findingsView report
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