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Security report for gov.sg

Government Technology Agency · Government · Singapore

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

gov.sg is the official Singapore Government portal managed by the Government Technology Agency, providing authoritative information on government policies, initiatives, and public services. The website serves as a central hub for Singapore residents and the general public to access trusted government content, including campaigns such as the QuitVape Programme. It holds a strong market position as the primary government digital presence in Singapore. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks including React and Next.js, hosted on Akamai infrastructure, and uses the Isomer CMS platform tailored for government sites. It demonstrates excellent performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility, supported by a comprehensive SEO strategy. Multiple analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Snowplow are employed for user insights. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with good SSL configuration and follows best practices by avoiding exposed sensitive data and vulnerable libraries. However, it lacks DNSSEC and explicit security policies or incident response information publicly available. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism detected. Overall, gov.sg exhibits a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and technical maturity suitable for a government entity. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and DNS security would further enhance its security posture and user trust.

Scanned

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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

2 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 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

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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
100
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
82

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

gov.sg operates as an essential government entity website under the Government Technology Agency of Singapore. It targets Singapore residents and stakeholders seeking official government information and services. The business model is non-commercial, focused on public service and information dissemination. The site leverages partnerships with other government digital initiatives such as Factually and REACH, enhancing its ecosystem. Its long domain history since 1996 supports its authoritative market position. The website's content strategy emphasizes transparency, public engagement, and education on government policies and social campaigns.

Security posture

The security posture of gov.sg is strong with mandatory HTTPS enforcement and good SSL configuration. The site avoids common vulnerabilities and does not expose sensitive data. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of published security or incident response policies represent gaps in its security maturity. The use of multiple analytics and tracking tools introduces moderate user tracking, which should be balanced with stronger privacy controls. No critical vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found. Overall, the site maintains a secure environment appropriate for a government portal but could improve transparency and DNS security.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and improve user transparency.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information to increase trust and preparedness.
  4. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  5. Review analytics and tracking practices to minimize user tracking and align with privacy best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Government Technology Agency
Description
Official Singapore Government website providing information on government policies, initiatives, and public services including campaigns like QuitVape Programme.
Key services
Government news and updates, Public awareness campaigns, Access to government resources and features
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Snowplow Analytics, Wogaa
Frameworks
React, Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • No vulnerable libraries detected
  • Secure forms with no visible issues

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Snowplow Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Snowplow Analytics
Marketing tools
Wogaa
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Official Singapore government website with consistent branding and messaging.
  2. Comprehensive content on government initiatives and public services.
  3. Modern, performant, and accessible website design.
  4. Use of multiple analytics and tracking tools with moderate user tracking.
  5. No signs of security issues or vulnerabilities detected.
  6. Lacks explicit cookie consent mechanism and published security policy.
  7. WHOIS data confirms government ownership and long domain history.
  8. Multiple social media channels linked for public engagement.
  9. No adult or questionable content present.
Technical notes

Notes

gov.sg uses a modern technology stack with React and Next.js frameworks, supported by the Isomer CMS platform designed for government websites. Hosting is via Akamai, providing robust CDN and security capabilities. The site demonstrates fast loading times, excellent mobile responsiveness, and strong accessibility features. Meta tags and Open Graph data are well implemented for SEO and social sharing. The site integrates multiple analytics platforms for comprehensive user behavior analysis. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected, indicating a well-maintained infrastructure.
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. 82/100Low21 findingsView report
  2. 82/100Low22 findingsView report
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