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Security report for govstack.com

Govstack · Government · United States

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

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Govstack is a technology company specializing in providing modular, scalable digital solutions tailored for public sector organizations and local governments. Their platform includes a content management system, forms, events, and citizen portals designed to enhance community engagement and service delivery. The company is positioned as a trusted provider with multiple awards and active memberships in government technology associations, supported by a professional and well-structured website. Technically, Govstack employs a modern technology stack including Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, and Adobe Launch, integrated with accessibility tools and advanced search capabilities. The website is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. However, some security headers are not explicitly present, and no dedicated security or incident response pages were found. Security posture is generally strong with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is supported by comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. The absence of WHOIS data introduces some uncertainty, but the professional presentation and association with GHD Group Limited mitigate concerns. Overall, Govstack presents a credible, secure, and well-managed digital presence suitable for government clients, with recommendations to enhance security transparency and WHOIS data availability.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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. 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

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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
95
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

Govstack operates in the government technology sector, targeting public sector organizations seeking to modernize their digital services. Their business model focuses on SaaS and software solutions that enable governments to engage residents effectively. The company benefits from strategic partnerships and industry recognition, including awards and association memberships, which strengthen its market position. Multiple physical offices across North America, Australia, and New Zealand indicate a medium-sized enterprise with international reach. The platform's modularity and scalability cater to growing government needs, positioning Govstack competitively in a niche market with growth potential.

Security posture

The security maturity level of Govstack is moderate to high. The website enforces HTTPS and integrates reCAPTCHA for form security. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a published security policy or incident response plan reduces transparency and preparedness perception. Compliance with GDPR is implied through privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but would benefit from enhanced security documentation and header implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Create and maintain a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance WHOIS data transparency or provide justification for privacy protection to improve trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
GHD Group Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Govstack
Description
Govstack provides public sector organizations with tools to engage and connect with their communities through a modular, scalable platform including CMS, forms, events, and citizen portals.
Key services
Govstack CMS, Govstack Forms, Govstack Events, Govstack Citizen Portal
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, HubSpot, Cludo Search, UserWay Accessibility Widget, Adobe Launch (Adobe DTM), jQuery, Flickity, LazyLoad
Frameworks
SiteBuilder CMS (uSkinned), HubSpot Marketing
Platforms
Web, Google Tag Manager
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reCAPTCHA scripts
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
HubSpot, Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Cludo Search
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional government technology service provider website
  2. Comprehensive product offerings for public sector digital engagement
  3. Multiple physical office locations in US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia
  4. Active social media presence on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube
  5. Use of modern marketing and analytics tools
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  7. No visible security policy or incident response page
  8. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy protection
Technical notes

Notes

Govstack's website is built on a modern CMS platform (uSkinned SiteBuilder) and integrates multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, and Adobe Launch. The site uses lazy loading and responsive design techniques to optimize performance and mobile usability. Accessibility is supported via the UserWay widget. While performance is moderate, the site benefits from good SEO practices and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine visibility. Technical risks are minimal but include reliance on multiple external scripts which require ongoing security monitoring. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and streamline third-party dependencies.
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. 76/100Low28 findingsView report
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