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Security report for helpdocs.io

HelpDocs · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

HelpDocs is a technology company founded in 2016 that provides an AI-ready knowledge base software platform designed to help SaaS and product-focused teams scale customer support through structured documentation and AI-powered tools. The company positions itself as a modern, intelligent documentation solution that integrates with popular support and AI platforms to deliver seamless self-serve customer experiences. The website demonstrates a high level of digital maturity, leveraging Webflow CMS, multiple analytics and marketing tools, and advanced JavaScript libraries to deliver a fast, mobile-optimized, and accessible user experience. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, anonymized IP tracking, and cookie consent mechanisms, although explicit security headers and a dedicated security policy page are not found. The WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is common and justified for SaaS businesses, and no suspicious patterns were detected. Overall, HelpDocs presents as a credible, professional, and trustworthy SaaS provider with a well-structured online presence.

Scanned

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

3 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

  2. 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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 17 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
62
Security headers
60
Email security
100
DNS health
85
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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention helpdocs.io, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
258
Employees
0
Customers
258
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
5%

54 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

HelpDocs operates in the technology sector with a SaaS subscription business model targeting SaaS companies and support teams seeking to improve self-service support through AI-enhanced knowledge bases. The company leverages partnerships and integrations with various AI and support tools, enhancing its ecosystem and market reach. Customer testimonials and showcases indicate successful client adoption and support ticket reduction. The business demonstrates consistent branding, professional content, and a clear value proposition focused on AI-powered documentation and customer support scalability. Growth indicators include active content marketing, integration expansion, and a focus on AI capabilities. The company maintains privacy compliance and transparent policies, supporting trust and regulatory adherence.

Security posture

HelpDocs exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide, anonymized IP tracking in analytics, and a cookie consent banner indicating GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options were not explicitly found in the provided data, suggesting room for improvement. There is no dedicated security policy or incident response information publicly available, nor a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file. The use of multiple third-party scripts is managed with privacy considerations, but ongoing monitoring is recommended. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced with formalized policies and additional HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and readiness for security events.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance data retention and privacy transparency by detailing retention periods and processing practices in the privacy policy.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and integrations to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and maintain compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HelpDocs
Description
HelpDocs is the AI-ready documentation platform for support teams. Create structured knowledge bases, power AI tools, and deliver answers wherever customers need help.
Key services
Knowledge base creation, AI-powered documentation tools, Self-serve customer support solutions, Integrations with popular support and AI tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow CMS, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Plausible Analytics, Cloudfront CDN, Vimeo (video embedding)
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Anonymize IP in tracking scripts
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and analytics scripts with privacy considerations

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Plausible Analytics, FullStory
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Plausible Analytics, FullStory
Marketing tools
ProfitWell
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 no blocking detected.
  2. Strong use of modern web technologies and integrations.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanism.
  4. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security flaws in HTML.
  5. WHOIS data is privacy protected, limiting domain registration transparency.
  6. Business appears legitimate with clear branding and customer testimonials.
  7. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
  8. Multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools used with privacy considerations.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Webflow CMS platform, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries and integrations such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, Plausible Analytics, and Vimeo for video content. The hosting is likely provided by Webflow's infrastructure with Cloudfront CDN for content delivery, ensuring fast performance and global availability. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD data including organization and founders information. The technical implementation reflects a modern, well-maintained web presence with opportunities to enhance security headers and formalize security documentation.
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. 81/100 +2Low24 findingsView report
  2. 79/100Low24 findingsView report
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