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Security report for kslaw.com

King & Spalding LLP · Finance · United States

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

King & Spalding LLP is a globally recognized international law firm with a strong market position as a top 15 Global Elite firm. The firm offers a broad range of legal services including corporate finance, government matters, and global disputes, serving a diverse clientele including financial institutions, government entities, and technology companies. Their extensive global footprint with 26 offices and over 1,300 lawyers underscores their commitment to providing high-quality legal counsel worldwide. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as Google Analytics, OneTrust for cookie consent, and likely Ruby on Rails as the backend framework, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. The site is well-optimized for mobile and accessibility, with good SEO practices and a professional design. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and includes CSRF tokens and cookie consent mechanisms, but lacks explicit security headers and a public security policy or incident response page. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a notable anomaly, though the website content and branding strongly indicate legitimacy. Overall, the site presents a professional, secure, and privacy-compliant digital presence suitable for a leading law firm.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

1 finding 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

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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
74
Security headers
75
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
81

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

King & Spalding operates in the professional legal services sector, targeting corporate clients, government agencies, and financial institutions. Their business model focuses on providing specialized legal expertise across multiple sectors including finance, energy, and technology. The firm leverages its global office network to serve clients in key business hubs worldwide. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive rankings, recognitions, and a broad portfolio of capabilities. The website content and structure support client engagement and recruitment efforts, indicating a focus on both client acquisition and talent development. The firm uses advanced marketing and analytics tools to monitor and enhance user engagement, reflecting a data-driven approach to business growth. Strategic partnerships or subsidiaries are not explicitly identified on the site.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforcement, CSRF protection, and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. However, it lacks visible HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options, which are recommended best practices. No public security policy or incident response contact information is provided, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics and Vimeo API is standard but requires ongoing monitoring for security risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from enhanced header configurations and explicit security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page with clear contact channels for reporting vulnerabilities or incidents.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency by providing direct contact information for data protection officers or security teams.
  5. Conduct periodic security assessments and penetration testing to proactively identify and remediate risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
King & Spalding LLP
Description
King & Spalding is an international law firm providing clients a consistent, uncompromising approach to quality from its 26 offices worldwide.
Key services
Corporate, Finance and Investments, Government Matters, Trial and Global Disputes, Industries and Issues legal advisory
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Vimeo Player API, Slick Carousel
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF token present in meta tags
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 a professional law firm site with extensive content and navigation.
  2. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data is missing or domain not found in the queried WHOIS database.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and comprehensive.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML; contact likely via contact form.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page found.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policy found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack, likely Ruby on Rails, with front-end components including Slick Carousel and Vimeo Player API for media integration. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for analytics and marketing tracking. The site is mobile responsive and includes accessibility features, contributing to a positive user experience. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed and resource management. The cookie consent implementation via OneTrust is comprehensive and user-friendly. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or framework-based solution. Hosting provider details are not discernible from the provided data. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable web presence.
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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