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Security report for hireright.com

HireRight · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

HireRight is a global leader in employment background screening and verification services, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions including identity verification, social media searches, drug testing, and compliance checks. The company targets employers and HR professionals seeking to streamline and secure their hiring processes. Their market position is strong, supported by industry awards and a broad partner ecosystem. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, with extensive use of analytics and marketing tools, and demonstrates good performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly detailed. The absence of WHOIS data is a notable anomaly but does not detract significantly from the overall trustworthiness given the professional presentation and business transparency. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies and improving transparency around incident response and vulnerability disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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.

    • 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

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  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

    • 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

  3. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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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
42
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
75

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

HireRight operates as an essential technology sector enterprise, providing B2B background screening services globally. Their business model focuses on delivering scalable, compliant, and efficient screening solutions integrated with leading ATS platforms. The company leverages partnerships with major HR technology providers to enhance market reach and service integration. Customer testimonials and multiple G2 awards reinforce their competitive advantage. The website content and structure reflect a mature digital presence with clear calls to action for sales engagement and candidate support. Growth indicators include continuous innovation and expansion of service offerings, particularly in compliance and AI impact on employment processes.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. However, the lack of publicly available security policies, incident response plans, and vulnerability disclosure channels limits transparency and may impact stakeholder confidence. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing scripts is managed with consent but increases the attack surface. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing formal security documentation and providing direct security contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide direct security contact emails (e.g., security@hireright.com) for incident reporting and inquiries.
  4. Regularly review third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.
  5. Enhance WHOIS registration transparency or clarify domain privacy protection to reduce suspicion.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HireRight
Description
HireRight is a leading global provider of on-demand employment background checks, drug testing, Form I-9 and employment and education verifications.
Key services
Global ID Check, Social Media Search, HireRight Insights, UK Right to Work Verification, Global Sanctions and Enforcement Check, Global Credit Search, Global Employment Verification, Global Education Verification, Drug Testing
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, Bing Ads, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Cookie consent mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Microsoft Clarity
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 no blocking detected.
  2. Strong branding and consistent professional design.
  3. Comprehensive service descriptions and customer testimonials.
  4. Use of multiple tracking and marketing technologies with consent mechanisms.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the HTML content provided.
  6. WHOIS data missing or unavailable, which is unusual for a commercial domain.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, enabling server-side rendering and improved SEO. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, and Bing Ads, all managed with a cookie consent mechanism. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with some room for optimization in loading times. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless CMS approach. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable digital presence with opportunities for further performance tuning and security enhancements.
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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