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Security report for neustarlocaleze.biz

Neustar Localeze · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Neustar Localeze is an enterprise-level technology company specializing in local search and business listing management services. As a subsidiary of Neustar, it holds a strong market position as a leader in providing accurate and relevant local business data to consumers and partners. Their key services target small businesses, large chains, resellers, and data licensors, emphasizing data accuracy and real-time updates. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear navigation and relevant content tailored to their B2B audience. Technically, the website employs modern front-end technologies including Bootstrap, Font Awesome, and jQuery, supplemented by analytics and tracking tools such as Google Analytics and Crazy Egg. The site is mobile optimized and SEO friendly, though some accessibility features are basic. Hosting and domain registration are stable and reputable, with no signs of blocking or WAF interference. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has domain transfer protections in place but lacks visible security headers and explicit security or incident response policies. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy linked on the parent company domain but no cookie consent mechanism present. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, Neustar Localeze presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with room for improvement in security headers, privacy compliance, and incident response transparency. Strategic enhancements in these areas would strengthen their security posture and regulatory compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
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

5 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
    • 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

  3. 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
82
Security headers
35
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
70

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

Neustar Localeze operates in the technology sector focusing on local search data management. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive partnerships with over 100 major platforms including Yahoo, Bing, Apple Maps, and TomTom, enabling broad data distribution. The business model is B2B SaaS and data licensing, serving diverse customer segments from small businesses to large enterprises and resellers. The company benefits from being part of Neustar, a recognized parent company, which adds credibility and resources. Growth indicators include active case studies and testimonials from notable clients such as Marriott and Wendy's. The partnership ecosystem is robust, supporting scalability and market reach. The website content and structure support lead generation and customer education effectively.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. The website enforces HTTPS and domain transfer restrictions, which are positive indicators. However, the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which may hinder rapid response to security incidents. Privacy compliance is partial, lacking cookie consent mechanisms and GDPR-specific disclosures. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found, indicating good operational security hygiene. To improve, the company should implement security headers, publish security policies, and enhance privacy compliance to meet regulatory standards such as GDPR and NIS2.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Add a visible cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to improve GDPR compliance and user transparency.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance trust and readiness.
  4. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
NEUSTAR INFO SERVICES,INC.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Neustar Localeze
Description
Neustar Localeze, a leader in Local Search, helps businesses and data partners provide the most accurate and relevent business listing data to consumers online. Localeze is a trusted business listings identity management provider for local search. Localeze services provide businesses the tools to verify, manage and enhance the identity of their local listings online.
Key services
Small Business Listing Management, Chain/Enterprise Listing Management, Reseller/Agency Services, Data Licensing Services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, Font Awesome, jQuery, Crazy Egg tracking script, Google Analytics (gtag.js), WOW.js animation library
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage implied by Google Analytics and external scripts loaded over HTTPS
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited to prevent unauthorized transfers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Crazy Egg
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Crazy Egg
Marketing tools
Crazy Egg
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  3. No visible forms collecting sensitive data on homepage
  4. No explicit cookie consent banner found
  5. Privacy policy is linked externally on parent company domain
  6. Strong partner ecosystem with major search and mapping platforms
  7. Use of modern front-end frameworks and analytics tools
  8. No explicit security or incident response contact information published
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern front-end stack using Bootstrap for responsive design, Font Awesome for icons, and jQuery for interactivity. Analytics and user behavior tracking are implemented via Google Analytics and Crazy Egg. The site is hosted under a reputable registrar with a domain age consistent with the business history. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. Accessibility features are basic but present. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and structured data using JSON-LD. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Technical risks include lack of security headers and missing DNSSEC, which could be addressed to improve overall security posture.
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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