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Security report for google.com.au

Google LLC · Technology · Australia

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

Google LLC operates the www.google.com.au domain as part of its global search engine and internet services platform. The website serves as a localized portal for Australian users, providing access to Google's core search functionality and related services. Google is a market leader in technology and online advertising, with a business model centered on providing free services monetized through advertising. The website demonstrates a mature technical infrastructure hosted on Google Cloud, employing modern web technologies and optimized for performance and accessibility. Security posture is robust, with HTTPS enforced, comprehensive security headers, and no detected vulnerabilities. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR standards. Overall, the website reflects Google's enterprise-grade professionalism, trustworthiness, and commitment to user privacy and security.

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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

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 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
    • 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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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
52
Security headers
50
Email security
70
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention google.com.au, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
777
Employees
0
Customers
725
Third parties
52
Weak passwords
21%

16 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Google maintains a dominant market position in the search engine and online advertising sectors. Its business model leverages extensive data collection and analytics to deliver targeted advertising, driving significant revenue streams. The Australian localized domain supports a broad audience, including consumers and businesses. Google’s ecosystem includes numerous services and partnerships, though no direct partner or subsidiary domains were identified in this analysis. The company’s strategic focus on privacy and compliance is evident through detailed policies and consent frameworks. Growth indicators include continuous technological innovation and global market penetration.

Security posture

The website exhibits a high level of security maturity, with enforced HTTPS, modern security headers, and no exposed sensitive data. There is no evidence of vulnerable libraries or insecure forms. While no explicit incident response or security policy pages were found, Google's global security standards and infrastructure imply strong incident management capabilities. Compliance with GDPR and cookie consent regulations is well implemented. The absence of direct contact channels for security incidents is typical for large enterprises that centralize such communications elsewhere.

Recommendations

  1. Maintain and regularly update security headers and SSL configurations to address emerging threats.
  2. Enhance transparency by providing explicit security policy and incident response information accessible from the website.
  3. Continue to monitor and audit third-party scripts and tracking technologies to minimize privacy risks.
  4. Improve visibility of contact information for security and privacy inquiries to build user trust.
  5. Invest in ongoing accessibility and SEO improvements to maintain leadership in user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Google LLC
Description
Google is a global technology company specializing in internet-related services and products including search engine, online advertising technologies, cloud computing, software, and hardware.
Key services
Search engine, Advertising, Cloud services, Software products
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Fonts, SVG, HTML5, CSS3
Frameworks
Google internal frameworks
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
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 with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Content is professional, well-structured, and localized in German
  3. Strong privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms present
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  5. High security standards with HTTPS and security headers
  6. Extensive use of Google technologies and services
  7. No suspicious or malicious indicators detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a sophisticated tech stack including Google proprietary frameworks, JavaScript, SVG graphics, and Google Fonts. Hosting is on Google Cloud, ensuring high availability and performance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and structured data. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom-built platform. Performance is fast with minimal loading delays. Technical debt appears minimal given the modern codebase and continuous updates.
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. 79/100 +3Low23 findingsView report
  2. 76/100 −4Low25 findingsView report
  3. 80/100Low22 findingsView report
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