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Security report for hcl-software.com

HCLSoftware · Technology · India

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

87/100

Risk levelLow

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

HCLSoftware, a division of HCL Technologies, is a leading enterprise technology provider specializing in AI, automation, data analytics, digital transformation, and enterprise security solutions. The company targets large enterprises and technology professionals, positioning itself as a key player in the Digital+ economy. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content and professional branding consistent with a global technology leader. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Dojo and Bootstrap, integrates Google Tag Manager and OneTrust for analytics and privacy compliance, and uses IBM WebSphere Portal as its CMS platform. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and fraud detection scripts, though public incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not found. The absence of WHOIS data is a notable anomaly that warrants further investigation but does not detract significantly from the overall trustworthiness given the company's established market presence. Strategic recommendations include publishing a security.txt file, enhancing incident response transparency, and continuous third-party script audits to maintain security integrity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 100 · Low
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

1 finding 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.

    • 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

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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
77
Security headers
90
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
87

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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Total records
16
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
15
Weak passwords
25%

1 subdomain 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

HCLSoftware operates within the technology sector as a division of the large multinational HCL Technologies. Its business model focuses on B2B software and services, delivering solutions that enable digital transformation and enterprise security. The company benefits from a strong brand and extensive partnership ecosystem, including related domains such as hcltechsw.com and actian.com. Its market positioning is robust, targeting enterprise clients globally with a comprehensive portfolio of AI, automation, and analytics services. The website content and structure support lead generation and client engagement, reflecting a strategic focus on digital maturity and customer experience.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, multiple security headers implemented, and integration of fraud detection mechanisms. Privacy compliance is well addressed through OneTrust cookie consent and a comprehensive privacy policy. However, the lack of a public vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contact details indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the site content or scripts. Overall, the security maturity aligns with enterprise standards but could be enhanced by formalizing incident response communications and public security disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  2. Develop and publicly share an incident response policy and contact channels.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Highlight security certifications and trust badges prominently on the website.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention and privacy practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
HCL Technologies Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HCLSoftware
Description
HCLSoftware - a division of HCL Technologies, fuels the Digital+ economy and fulfills clients transformative needs with AI and Automation, Data and Analytics, Digital Transformation, and Enterprise Security.
Key services
AI and Automation, Data and Analytics, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Security
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Dojo Toolkit, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, YouTube iframe API
Frameworks
Dojo, Bootstrap
Platforms
WebSphere Portal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of fraud detection script (fraud0.com)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
fraud0.com
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong privacy and cookie compliance with OneTrust integration.
  3. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks.
  4. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  5. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual and lowers trust score.
  6. No public incident response or vulnerability disclosure page found.
  7. Multiple external domains linked, mostly related to HCL group and partners.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on IBM WebSphere Portal CMS, utilizing Dojo Toolkit and Bootstrap frameworks for UI and interaction. It employs Google Tag Manager for analytics and OneTrust for cookie consent management, indicating a modern and compliant technical infrastructure. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The site uses asynchronous loading for scripts and styles to improve load times. Technical debt appears minimal, but continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies is recommended to maintain security and performance. The absence of hosting provider details limits full infrastructure assessment.
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

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