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Trace · Energy · Australia

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and DNS health.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Trace is a sustainability-focused software company dedicated to helping businesses achieve Net Zero carbon emissions through comprehensive carbon accounting, data collection, and decarbonisation planning tools. Positioned as a leader in the energy sector, particularly for accountants and advisors, Trace offers a SaaS platform enriched with expert training and compliance reporting aligned with international standards. The company demonstrates strong market positioning with reputable client partnerships and certifications such as B Corp and CPD training. Technically, the website is built on Webflow with integrations to HubSpot, Google Tag Manager, and other modern analytics tools, ensuring a fast, mobile-optimized, and accessible user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security headers and incident response policies could be improved. Overall, the website reflects a professional, trustworthy, and privacy-conscious business with a clear focus on sustainability and carbon management.

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. 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

  2. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Unregistered MX Record

      MX record points to unregistered domain: jtkm4obvfxraejjl67rdlfpkrjes4ymgktyplxvz3o4q6dqfacuq.mx-verification.google.com

      What to do: Remove or fix MX record pointing to unregistered domain

      • RFC 5321 §5.1
      • NIS2 21(2)(i)
      • IR 2024/2690 12.4: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 12.4: Asset inventory
      • NIST CM-8: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-8: System Component Inventory

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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

SSL/TLS
72
Security headers
60
Email security
80
DNS health
70
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

Trace operates in the energy and sustainability sector, targeting businesses and accounting professionals who require carbon accounting and Net Zero compliance solutions. Their business model revolves around SaaS offerings combined with partner programs and certified training, enabling accountants to expand their service portfolio. The company leverages strategic partnerships with well-known firms like Deloitte and Xero, enhancing credibility and market reach. Revenue streams likely include subscription plans, partner fees, and training services. The website content and client testimonials indicate a growing community and strong customer satisfaction. Trace's focus on compliance with emerging regulations (ASRS, ISSB, B Corp) positions it well for future growth in climate-related financial disclosures.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented in line with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents an area for enhancement. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are publicly available, which could be a gap in transparency and readiness. The use of reputable third-party services like HubSpot and Google Tag Manager is balanced with the need for ongoing monitoring of third-party script security. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from formalized policies and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish explicit security headers including Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Establish and disclose an incident response policy and provide dedicated security contact channels (e.g., security@ or abuse@ emails).
  3. Create a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize risk from vulnerable libraries.
  5. Enhance accessibility compliance to meet or exceed WCAG standards, improving inclusivity and legal compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Trace
Description
Trace is a sustainability software company that helps businesses measure, reduce, set targets, and engage their workforce to reach Net Zero carbon emissions. They provide tools for carbon accounting, decarbonisation planning, compliance reporting, and workforce engagement.
Key services
Carbon Accounting, Data Collection, Carbon Footprint Reporting, Education & Engagement, Decarbonisation Targets, Net Zero Certifications, Compliance Reporting (ASRS/AASB, ISSB, B Corp)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, Dreamdata Analytics, Apollo.io Tracker, Simple Analytics, Elfsight Widgets, MemberSpace
Frameworks
Webflow CMS
Platforms
HubSpot CRM and Marketing, Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Pixel
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of HubSpot forms with validation
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Dreamdata Analytics, Simple Analytics, Apollo.io
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HubSpot Analytics, Dreamdata Analytics, Apollo.io Tracker
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Strong focus on sustainability and carbon accounting services.
  3. Multiple trust signals including certifications and client logos.
  4. Comprehensive cookie and privacy policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. Use of modern analytics and marketing tools integrated.
  6. No security or content blocking detected.
  7. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities.
  8. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed; contact via forms.
  9. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern Webflow CMS platform, leveraging a robust tech stack including HubSpot for marketing automation, Google Tag Manager for analytics, and various third-party widgets for enhanced functionality. Performance is optimized with CDN hosting and asynchronous script loading. The site is fully responsive with excellent mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is well addressed through meta tags, Open Graph, and structured data (JSON-LD). Technical risks are minimal, though reliance on multiple third-party scripts requires vigilant security monitoring. Opportunities exist to further modernize security headers and improve incident response transparency to align with best practices.
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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