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Security report for ibm.com

IBM · Technology · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and GDPR outside view.

Security score

86/100

Risk levelLow

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

IBM is a globally recognized technology corporation with a history spanning over a century, specializing in AI, cloud computing, automation, and hybrid cloud solutions. The company serves enterprise clients worldwide, offering a broad portfolio of products and consulting services. The website reflects IBM's market leadership and commitment to innovation, featuring comprehensive content, localized subsidiaries, and a strong brand presence. Technically, the site is built on Adobe Experience Manager with modern JavaScript frameworks and integrates advanced marketing and analytics tools, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. Security posture is robust, with HTTPS enforced, multiple security headers, and compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are comprehensive and GDPR compliant. Overall, IBM's digital presence aligns with its enterprise stature, demonstrating professionalism, trustworthiness, and technical maturity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

2 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

  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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
79
Security headers
70
Email security
97
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
86

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

IBM maintains a dominant position in the technology sector, leveraging its extensive product suite and consulting services to address enterprise IT needs globally. The company’s business model focuses on innovation in AI, cloud, and hybrid solutions, supported by a strong ecosystem of subsidiaries and partners. Revenue streams are diversified across software, hardware, cloud services, and professional consulting. The website's content and structure target IT professionals, developers, and business decision-makers, reinforcing IBM's role as a trusted technology partner. Strategic collaborations and certifications further enhance IBM's competitive advantage and market credibility.

Security posture

IBM exhibits a mature security posture with adherence to recognized frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST. The website employs HTTPS with strong SSL configurations and security headers to protect user data and prevent common web vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive information or vulnerable libraries were detected. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies are publicly available, indicating readiness to handle security events. Privacy compliance is well addressed, including GDPR adherence and a designated Data Protection Officer. The security culture is evident through transparent policies and certifications, positioning IBM as a secure and trustworthy enterprise.

Recommendations

  1. Continue proactive updating and patching of third-party libraries to mitigate emerging vulnerabilities.
  2. Enhance automation in incident response to reduce reaction times and improve threat mitigation.
  3. Implement anti-CSRF tokens on all forms to strengthen input security.
  4. Regularly conduct penetration testing and security audits to identify and remediate potential weaknesses.
  5. Maintain transparency and user education regarding data privacy and security practices to reinforce trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
International Business Machines Corporation
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
IBM
Description
For more than a century, IBM has been a global technology innovator, leading advances in AI, automation and hybrid cloud solutions that help businesses grow.
Key services
Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Hybrid Cloud Solutions, Data Analytics, Security, Consulting
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), JavaScript, Marketo, Cloudfront CDN, Helix RUM, Watson Assistant Chat, Kaltura Video Player, Tealium Tag Manager
Frameworks
Adobe Experience Manager, Carbon Design System
Platforms
IBM Cloud, AWS Cloudfront CDN
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CSP
  • Secure cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security frameworks

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics, Marketo, Tealium
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Marketo, Tealium
Marketing tools
Marketo, Tealium, Adobe Launch
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained.
  2. Content is rich, relevant, and updated with recent news and product information.
  3. Strong global presence with multiple localized sites.
  4. Use of advanced marketing and analytics tools.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. Comprehensive security and privacy policies are in place.
  7. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is modern and robust, leveraging Adobe Experience Manager CMS and integrating multiple advanced technologies such as Watson Assistant Chat, Kaltura video players, and cloud-based content delivery networks. Performance is optimized with preloading strategies and asynchronous script loading. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, following best practices in SEO and user experience design. Technical risks are minimal, with no critical vulnerabilities detected. Opportunities exist to further enhance security automation and continuous monitoring to maintain resilience against evolving threats.
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. 75/100Medium13 findings · partial scanView report
  2. 80/100Low20 findingsView report
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