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Security report for google.co.uk

Google LLC · Technology · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Google LLC is a global leader in internet-related services and products, including its flagship search engine, advertising platforms, cloud computing, and software solutions. As a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Google maintains a dominant market position with a broad portfolio of services targeting general consumers and businesses worldwide. The website reflects Google's brand consistency and professionalism, offering a seamless user experience with excellent design and navigation. Technically, the website leverages a modern technology stack including advanced JavaScript frameworks, Google Fonts, and proprietary Google technologies. Hosted on Google Cloud Platform, the site demonstrates fast performance, excellent mobile optimization, and strong SEO practices. Security is robust with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no detected vulnerabilities. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies, GDPR adherence, and consent mechanisms. However, direct contact information is not prominently displayed, consistent with Google's global scale and support model. Overall, the site exhibits a high level of digital maturity and security readiness. The risk assessment indicates a low risk profile with no critical vulnerabilities or suspicious indicators. Strategic recommendations include maintaining current security best practices, continuous monitoring for emerging threats, and enhancing transparency around incident response and security policies to further strengthen trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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. 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 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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  • 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
50
Email security
83
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
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

Google's market positioning as the leading search engine and advertising platform provides significant competitive advantages, including vast data resources and a diversified business model. Revenue streams primarily derive from advertising, cloud services, and hardware sales. The target customer segments range from individual users to enterprises and developers. Growth indicators include continuous innovation in AI, cloud computing, and hardware. The partnership ecosystem is extensive, with numerous subsidiaries and service integrations enhancing Google's market reach and technological capabilities. Strategic observations highlight Google's focus on privacy, security, and sustainability as key differentiators in a competitive landscape.

Security posture

Google demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, modern security headers, and secure coding practices evident in the website's implementation. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. Compliance with GDPR and cookie consent regulations is evident, though explicit incident response contact channels are not publicly listed on the homepage. The security culture appears strong, supported by Google's global security teams and continuous monitoring. Potential gaps include the absence of publicly visible security policies or vulnerability disclosure programs on the main site, which could be improved to enhance transparency and community engagement.

Recommendations

  1. Maintain and regularly update security headers and SSL/TLS configurations to address emerging threats.
  2. Publish clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies accessible from the main website.
  3. Enhance transparency around data protection officer contacts and security certifications.
  4. Continue to improve privacy compliance mechanisms, including granular consent options.
  5. Invest in user education and trust-building measures highlighting security and privacy commitments.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Google LLC
Description
Google LLC operates a global search engine and provides a wide range of internet-related services and products including advertising technologies, cloud computing, software, and hardware.
Key services
Search engine, Advertising, Cloud services, Email, Maps, Mobile OS
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Google Fonts, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Google Web Toolkit (GWT)
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
95/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure cookies
  • Content Security Policy
  • No exposed sensitive data

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Marketing tools
Google Ads, Google Marketing Platform
Transparency
excellent

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible and functional
  2. No WAF or security challenge detected
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies present
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  5. Strong security posture with modern headers and HTTPS
  6. Extensive use of Google proprietary technologies and services
  7. Content is professional, relevant, and well structured
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is robust, leveraging Google's proprietary technologies and cloud hosting for scalability and performance. The tech stack includes modern JavaScript, CSS, and font delivery optimized for speed and accessibility. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Technical debt appears minimal with continuous updates and adherence to web standards. Opportunities exist to further modernize by adopting emerging web performance enhancements and expanding accessibility audits. Technical risks are low given Google's resources and expertise, but vigilance is necessary to maintain resilience against evolving cyber threats.
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. 68/100Medium29 findingsView report
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