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Security report for kargo.com

Kargo HQ · Technology · United States

Partial score · DNS & email only

66/100

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

Kargo is a technology-driven advertising company specializing in premium ad solutions across mobile, connected TV (CTV), social media, and e-commerce platforms. Positioned as a major supply-side platform (SSP), Kargo offers innovative advertising products that deliver enhanced consumer engagement and measurable business results. Their integration with leading demand-side platforms (DSPs) and certification by Jounce Media underscore their market credibility and commitment to quality inventory. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional branding and comprehensive content aimed at advertisers and publishers. Technically, the website is built on Squarespace, leveraging modern web technologies including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Typekit fonts. The site is mobile-optimized and employs HTTPS with HSTS for secure communications. Cookie consent mechanisms are implemented, indicating attention to privacy compliance. However, the absence of explicit security policies and incident response information suggests room for improvement in transparency and security governance. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers in place, but the lack of WHOIS data for the domain raises some concerns about domain registration transparency. Despite this, the website content and business information indicate a legitimate and professional operation. Overall, Kargo demonstrates a solid digital maturity with opportunities to enhance security disclosures and WHOIS transparency. Strategically, Kargo should focus on improving security policy visibility, implementing vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, and clarifying domain registration details to strengthen trust and compliance. These steps will support their position as a trusted partner in the advertising technology ecosystem.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
4of 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. 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. 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

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  • 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

Security headers
45
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
66

Not counted

  • SSL/TLS: did not complete in this scan.
  • Email security: did not complete in this scan.
  • DNS health: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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 operates in the advertising technology sector, targeting brands, advertisers, and publishers seeking premium mobile and CTV advertising solutions. Their business model centers on providing high-quality ad inventory and innovative creative tools, such as the Creative Composer, to maximize campaign effectiveness. Market positioning is strong, supported by certifications and integrations with major DSPs. The company leverages a multi-channel approach including mobile, social, and e-commerce, enabling broad reach and precise targeting. Growth indicators include active content updates, participation in industry events (e.g., HLTH 2025), and a robust social media presence. Partnerships and integrations with DSPs and media partners enhance their ecosystem and competitive advantage.

Security posture

Kargo's website employs HTTPS with HSTS, ensuring encrypted and secure communications. Security headers are present, and cookie consent is implemented, reflecting adherence to privacy regulations such as GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the website content or scripts. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness. The WHOIS data absence is a notable gap in domain registration transparency, which could impact trust. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing security governance documents and establishing formal incident response channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Clarify domain registration details or ensure WHOIS information is publicly available to enhance legitimacy and trust.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and integrations to mitigate potential security risks.

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, we 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
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace CMS, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, HubSpot (commented out), jQuery, Typekit Fonts, CookieYes cookie consent
Platforms
Squarespace
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • HSTS enabled
  • Cookie consent implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads (via GTM), Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
HubSpot (commented out)
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia.
  2. Uses Squarespace CMS with modern web technologies.
  3. Strong branding and consistent design.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies present.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, raising some legitimacy questions.
  7. Contact information clearly provided with verified company emails and phone.
  8. Integrated with major DSPs and advertising platforms.
  9. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Squarespace platform, utilizing modern web technologies such as Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Typekit fonts. The site is mobile-responsive with good SEO practices including meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with multimedia content such as videos and GIFs integrated effectively. The use of asynchronous script loading and preconnect hints improves load times. However, reliance on multiple third-party scripts requires ongoing security monitoring. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and engaging user experience but could benefit from enhanced accessibility and performance optimizations.
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 +6Low26 findingsView report
  2. 75/100Medium30 findingsView report
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