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Security report for goodfirms.co

GoodFirms · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GoodFirms is a reputable B2B review and rating platform that helps businesses and buyers identify and select trusted service providers across various technology and marketing sectors. The platform offers extensive listings of software development, web and app development, design, marketing, and emerging technology companies, supported by over 70,000 verified user reviews. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation and is optimized for mobile devices, providing a seamless user experience for its target B2B audience. From a technical perspective, GoodFirms employs modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with performance optimizations such as lazy loading images and responsive design. The site uses HTTPS with valid SSL certificates and includes security measures like CSRF tokens, although additional security headers could enhance its posture. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and indicate GDPR compliance, reflecting a mature approach to data protection. Security-wise, the platform demonstrates good practices with encrypted communications and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of a public security policy, incident response contacts, or a security.txt file suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The WHOIS data is fully redacted, typical for privacy protection, and does not raise immediate concerns given the professional nature of the site. Overall, GoodFirms presents a low-risk profile with strong business credibility and technical maturity. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response information, and maintaining transparency around data protection to further build trust and 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

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 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • 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
75
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
74

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

GoodFirms occupies a strong position in the B2B technology services market as a trusted review aggregator and directory. Its competitive advantage lies in verified user reviews and a broad spectrum of service categories, enabling buyers to make informed decisions. The business model centers on providing a platform for service discovery and reputation management, likely generating revenue through premium listings or advertising. The target customers are businesses seeking vetted technology and marketing partners globally. Growth indicators include extensive service listings and a large review base. The partnership ecosystem is implied through external links and service categories but no explicit partners are listed. The company operates with a professional digital presence and consistent branding, supporting its market credibility.

Security posture

The security posture of GoodFirms is solid with HTTPS enforced and CSRF protection evident. The site lacks some advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could mitigate risks like clickjacking and cross-site scripting. No vulnerabilities or exposed credentials were detected in the HTML content. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are in place, supporting compliance with GDPR. However, the absence of a public incident response policy or security contact emails limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. Overall, the platform demonstrates a good security baseline but would benefit from enhanced security controls and disclosure practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and researchers.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing direct security contact channels and data protection officer information.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GoodFirms
Description
GoodFirms is your trusted B2B Reviews & Rating platform, helping you choose the right partner from hand-picked lists of vetted companies using credible, verified reviews from real users.
Key services
Software Development Company Listings, Web & App Development Company Listings, Design Services Listings, Marketing & Advertising Services Listings, Latest Tech Services Listings, Business & IT Services Listings
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SVG, Roboto font, Lazy loading images
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF token meta tag present

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. WHOIS data is fully redacted, indicating privacy protection.
  3. Website uses HTTPS with valid SSL and includes CSRF tokens.
  4. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in HTML.
  5. Multiple service categories with extensive company listings and reviews.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and indicate GDPR compliance.
  7. Contact information is available via contact form; no direct emails or phone numbers found in HTML.
  8. No security.txt or explicit incident response contacts found.
  9. No explicit business registration or VAT numbers found on the site.
  10. Website content is professional, well-structured, and targeted at B2B audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies with a clean and semantic HTML structure. It uses SVG graphics for logos and icons, Roboto font for typography, and lazy loading for images to optimize performance. The site is responsive and mobile-friendly, with good accessibility features such as clear labels and focus states. SEO is supported by proper meta tags including Open Graph for social sharing. No CMS or hosting provider details were explicitly detected. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement through additional optimization and caching strategies. The technical implementation supports a professional and scalable platform suitable for its business model.
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. 72/100Medium24 findingsView report
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