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Security report for packtpub.com

Packt · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Packt is a technology-focused publishing company offering a broad library of over 7,000 books, videos, and courses aimed at advancing technical skills and careers. The website presents a professional and consistent brand image with clear product offerings targeting technology professionals and learners globally. The digital infrastructure employs modern web technologies including JavaScript modules, Google Analytics with consent management, and structured data for SEO enhancement. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and consent-based tracking, though explicit security headers and detailed privacy policies are not evident in the provided content. WHOIS data is unavailable, which slightly impacts domain trust verification but does not detract from the overall legitimacy indicated by the website content and social media presence. Overall, the site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and safe for general audiences.

Scanned

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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

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 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. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
65
Security headers
65
Email security
80
DNS health
90
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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention packtpub.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
77,933
Employees
80
Customers
77,538
Third parties
315
Weak passwords
8%

Latest record dated 2026-06-20 · 86 subdomains affected

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  • –www.packtpub.com2026-06-20
  • –account.packtpub.com2026-06-15
  • –imapzimbra.packtpub.com2026-06-12
  • –cdp.packtpub.com2026-06-11
  • –helpdesk.packtpub.com2026-06-06

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Packt operates as an important entity in the technology education sector, leveraging an online subscription and direct sales model for books, videos, and courses. Its market position is that of an established publisher with a diverse catalog serving developers, IT professionals, and learners. The company maintains active social media channels and uses modern marketing and analytics tools to engage its audience. The absence of explicit privacy and terms policies may be an area for improvement to meet evolving compliance standards. No direct contact information was found, which may affect customer support transparency. The company appears to focus on technology education with no indications of other sectors or subsidiaries.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS and consent-based cookie management denying ad personalization and analytics by default in specified regions. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options suggests room for enhancement. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is published, which is a gap in security transparency. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by publishing security policies and implementing additional HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the main site.
  2. Add HTTP security headers including Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Publish a security policy and vulnerability disclosure program to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Provide clear contact information including support emails and phone numbers to improve customer trust and compliance.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all users.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Packt
Description
Our library of 7,000 Books, Videos and Courses as well as free Articles, Newsletters and Conferences let you advance your skills and career.
Key services
Books, Videos, Courses, Free Articles, Newsletters, Conferences
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript ES Modules, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (gtag.js), CSS with font-face (Outfit font), SVG icons, JSON-LD structured data
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies and analytics
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable or protected, limiting domain trust verification.
  3. Website uses modern web technologies and good SEO practices.
  4. Privacy and terms policies are not explicitly linked or found in the provided content.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with denial of ad personalization and analytics by default.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the provided content.
  7. Social media presence is strong with official accounts linked.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  9. Content is safe and targeted at technology learners and professionals.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end stack with JavaScript ES modules, SVG icons, and custom fonts loaded via CSS. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are integrated with consent management to comply with privacy regulations. The site is mobile-optimized and uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO. No CMS or hosting provider details were detected in the provided content. Performance is moderate with preloading of CSS and module scripts. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. No deprecated or vulnerable libraries were identified. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and scalable online publishing platform.
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. 82/100 +3Low21 findingsView report
  2. 79/100Low19 findingsView report
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