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Security report for netnanny.com

SafeToNet Limited · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Net Nanny, operated by SafeToNet Limited, is a well-established provider of parental control software designed to give parents comprehensive control and visibility over their children's online activities. The company targets parents and guardians, offering a subscription-based SaaS model with features including internet filtering, screen time management, social media monitoring, and alerts. The website presents a professional and consistent brand image with good content quality and clear navigation, supporting a positive user experience. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as Bootstrap, Google Tag Manager, and Cookiebot for cookie consent management. It supports multiple platforms including Windows, Mac OS, Android, and iOS. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization, though accessibility features could be enhanced. The site uses HTTPS and integrates reCAPTCHA for form security, reflecting a solid security posture. Security-wise, the site demonstrates good practices with HTTPS and cookie consent but lacks explicit security headers and a dedicated security policy or incident response page. No vulnerabilities were detected in the visible content. Privacy compliance is strong, with GDPR-aligned cookie management and a comprehensive privacy policy. However, the absence of direct company contact emails and phone numbers on the homepage and missing WHOIS data reduce transparency. Overall, Net Nanny's website is credible and professional, though improvements in explicit security headers, contact transparency, and WHOIS data availability would enhance trust and compliance. Strategic recommendations include implementing security headers, publishing a security.txt file, and providing clearer contact information for security and business inquiries.

Scanned

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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1

  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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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
77
Security headers
50
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
78

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

Net Nanny holds a strong position in the parental control software market, leveraging a subscription SaaS model targeting families concerned with child online safety. Its competitive advantage lies in a comprehensive feature set and multi-platform support. Revenue streams are primarily subscription fees. The company maintains a partnership ecosystem including Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Pinterest for analytics and advertising. Growth indicators include active content updates and integration of modern consent management tools. The business operates under SafeToNet Limited, founded in 2001, indicating maturity. Strategic observations suggest focus on privacy compliance and user trust, though transparency in registrant data could be improved.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement, reCAPTCHA integration, and robust cookie consent management. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap. No direct incident response or security policy pages were found, limiting transparency in security governance. The use of multiple third-party analytics and advertising services introduces potential privacy risks, mitigated by consent mechanisms. Compliance with GDPR is evident, but further enhancements in accessibility and vulnerability disclosure would strengthen security culture and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement explicit security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Introduce a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security posture.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all users.
  5. Provide clear and direct company contact information, including security and support emails and phone numbers, to increase transparency and credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SafeToNet Limited
Description
Net Nanny provides parental control and web filtering software offering complete visibility and control over children's online activity.
Key services
Parental Controls, Internet Filter, Block Pornography, Screen Time Management, Mask Profanity, Social Media Monitoring, Alerts and Reporting, Remote Admin, User Profiles
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot, reCAPTCHA, Bootstrap 4.6, Google Fonts, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • reCAPTCHA integration for forms
  • Cookie consent management via Cookiebot
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Meta Platforms, Inc., Google DoubleClick, Microsoft Advertising
Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Facebook Pixel, Pinterest tracking
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
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 navigation
  2. Strong cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms in place
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  4. Use of multiple third-party analytics and advertising services
  5. WHOIS data missing or unavailable, which is unusual but not necessarily suspicious
  6. No explicit security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response page detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Bootstrap 4.6 for responsive design, Google Tag Manager for analytics management, and Cookiebot for GDPR-compliant cookie consent. It supports multiple operating systems and devices, indicating good platform coverage. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. The site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration but lacks some security headers. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary solution. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional user experience but could benefit from enhanced security and accessibility features.
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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