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Security report for govx.com

GOVX · Government · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GOVX operates as a specialized ecommerce platform targeting military and government personnel, providing exclusive discounts on over 1000 lifestyle and tactical brands. The website positions itself as the largest military and government exclusive ecommerce site, emphasizing significant savings and a curated shopping experience. The platform integrates modern technologies including React-based frontend, Braintree payment processing, and multiple analytics and advertising tools, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security practices include OAuth-based authentication and fraud detection via Kount, though explicit security headers and privacy policies are not visible in the provided content. The absence of WHOIS registrant data introduces some uncertainty regarding domain registration transparency, but the professional presentation and integration of trusted third-party services support the site's legitimacy. Overall, GOVX demonstrates a solid business and technical foundation with room for improvement in privacy compliance and security transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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
0
Security headers
70
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
60

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

GOVX's market positioning as the largest military and government exclusive ecommerce platform provides a competitive advantage by focusing on a niche audience with specific needs. The business model relies on verified membership access to offer exclusive discounts, likely generating revenue through product sales and partnerships with top brands. The presence of multiple tracking and advertising tools indicates active marketing efforts and data-driven customer engagement. The lack of publicly available company registration or contact information may be a strategic choice or an oversight, which could impact trust for some users. The platform's integration with authentication and order tracking services suggests a well-developed operational ecosystem supporting customer experience and fulfillment.

Security posture

The security posture of GOVX is moderate. The use of HTTPS and OAuth authentication are positive indicators, as is the integration of Braintree with Kount fraud detection. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security robustness. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are found, which limits transparency in security management. The presence of multiple third-party scripts increases the attack surface and necessitates regular security audits. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which could expose the company to regulatory risks. Overall, while foundational security measures exist, enhancements in policy transparency and technical controls are recommended.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies prominently on the website to improve GDPR and privacy compliance.
  2. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting and improve security posture.
  4. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate risks from external libraries and tracking tools.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and ensure compliance with standards to improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GOVX
Description
The largest Military & Government exclusive ecommerce site offering discounts up to 50% off current season goods from 1000+ top lifestyle and tactical brands.
Key services
Military & Government exclusive ecommerce, Discounts on 1000+ lifestyle and tactical brands, Online shopping platform with registration and authentication
Content quality
basic
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React (implied by chunked JS files and SPA style), Braintree (payment processing), Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Bing UET, TrustPilot widget, SmartyStreets (address verification), AdButler (advertising), Mapixl (tracking pixel)
Frameworks
React (implied), Braintree SDK
Platforms
Custom ecommerce platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage (implied by canonical URL and API domains)
  • Use of OAuth for authentication
  • Use of payment gateway Braintree with fraud detection (Kount)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Bing UET, TrustPilot
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
AdButler, Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Bing UET, TrustPilot, Mapixl
Marketing tools
TrustPilot
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a specialized ecommerce platform for military and government personnel offering exclusive discounts.
  2. No WHOIS data available, which limits domain trust analysis.
  3. No visible privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies in the provided HTML snapshot.
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the HTML content.
  5. Multiple third-party tracking and advertising scripts are used.
  6. Site uses modern JavaScript frameworks and payment integrations.
  7. No security headers detected in provided data; SSL usage implied but not confirmed by headers.
  8. No forms detected in the provided HTML snapshot.
  9. No structured data (JSON-LD) found in the HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The GOVX website employs a modern JavaScript-based frontend likely built with React, supported by chunked JavaScript files and asynchronous script loading. Payment processing is handled via Braintree with integrated fraud detection, indicating a secure and scalable transaction environment. Analytics and marketing tools include Google Analytics, Bing UET, TrustPilot, and AdButler, reflecting a comprehensive approach to user engagement and advertising. The site appears mobile-optimized with responsive design elements. However, no CMS or hosting provider details are evident, and performance is moderate based on script complexity. The lack of structured data (JSON-LD) is a missed SEO opportunity. Security headers are not detected, representing a technical gap. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and SEO improvements.
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. 76/100Low25 findingsView report
  2. 76/100Low25 findingsView report
  3. 76/100Low25 findingsView report
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