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Security report for kargo.com

Kargo HQ · Media · United States

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Kargo is a media and advertising technology company specializing in breakthrough ad solutions across mobile, CTV, social, and e-commerce platforms. Positioned as a major SSP with premium inventory certified by Jounce Media, Kargo targets brands and advertisers seeking innovative, AI-powered targeting and creative advertising solutions. Their business model integrates with leading DSPs to deliver scalable and effective advertising campaigns. The website reflects a medium-sized enterprise with a consistent brand presence and good content quality. Technically, the website is built on the Squarespace CMS platform, leveraging modern technologies such as Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and CookieYes for cookie consent management. The site is mobile-optimized, fast-loading, and includes SEO and accessibility best practices. Hosting is provided by Squarespace's CDN with Cloudflare Bot Management support. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with HSTS, uses cookie consent mechanisms, and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response contact information, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt is present. The domain uses WHOIS privacy protection, which is justified and common for this business type, with no suspicious discrepancies. Overall, Kargo's website demonstrates a strong digital maturity and trustworthy business presence with room for improvement in explicit security and incident response disclosures.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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. 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';…

  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

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  • 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
54
Security headers
45
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
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

Kargo holds a strong market position as a premium SSP and advertising technology provider, focusing on mobile and CTV advertising. Their competitive advantage lies in certified premium inventory, AI-powered cohort intelligence, and seamless DSP integrations. The business model is B2B, targeting brands and agencies seeking advanced advertising solutions. Revenue streams likely include ad placements, platform usage fees, and creative services. The company maintains an active partnership ecosystem, including integrations with major DSPs and participation in industry events like HLTH. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website, active social media presence, and continuous content updates. Strategic observations suggest a focus on innovation, quality inventory, and data-driven targeting to differentiate in a competitive ad tech market.

Security posture

Kargo's security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement, HSTS, and cookie consent compliance. The use of Cloudflare Bot Management cookies indicates proactive bot mitigation. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents gaps in transparency and readiness. No vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data were detected. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through cookie consent and privacy policies. The security culture appears mature but could benefit from enhanced communication of security practices and incident handling procedures to build further trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security controls and practices.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance HTTP security headers by adding Content-Security-Policy and other relevant headers.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Kargo HQ
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Kargo HQ
Description
Kargo creates breakthrough ad solutions for the world’s leading brands. Every day, they radically raise the bar on what mobile, CTV, social, and e-commerce campaigns can do to drive results and build businesses.
Key services
Mobile advertising solutions, CTV advertising, Retail media, Creative Composer, Digital Circular, Case Studies, DSP integrations
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace CMS, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, CookieYes cookie consent, Cloudflare Bot Management
Frameworks
Squarespace platform
Platforms
Web, Mobile responsive
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • HSTS enabled
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Use of Cloudflare Bot Management cookie

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HubSpot tracking
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and mobile optimized
  2. Clear business contact information and social media presence
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with detailed categories
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies found
  5. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools
  6. No signs of WAF or content blocking
  7. Domain WHOIS privacy protection is active but justified
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Squarespace CMS platform, ensuring a modern and responsive design with good performance. Integration with Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel supports robust marketing analytics and tracking. CookieYes manages cookie consent with detailed categories, supporting GDPR compliance. Hosting via Squarespace CDN and Cloudflare Bot Management provides reliable delivery and security. The site demonstrates good SEO and accessibility practices. Technical risks are minimal but include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing security monitoring. Opportunities exist to improve security header configurations and publish more comprehensive 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. 66/100Medium20 findings · partial scanView report
  2. 81/100Low26 findingsView report
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