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Security report for passware.com

Passware · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Passware operates as a specialized software company providing password recovery and decryption tools primarily targeting forensic teams, businesses, and home office users. The company positions itself as a world leader in encrypted electronic evidence discovery, serving high-profile clients including law enforcement agencies and Fortune 500 corporations. Their product suite includes solutions for files, disks, and mobile devices with distributed computing capabilities and hardware acceleration. Technically, the website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, leveraging Google Tag Manager for analytics and OneTrust for cookie consent management. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and provides a professional user experience. However, there is a lack of explicit security headers and no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which could be improved. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data, but the absence of WHOIS data for the domain introduces a transparency concern. Despite this, the website's branding, client references, and comprehensive privacy and cookie policies indicate a legitimate and trustworthy business. Overall, the risk is moderate due to the WHOIS data gap, but the company demonstrates strong market presence and technical maturity. Strategic improvements in security transparency and direct contact information could enhance trust and 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

4 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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
65
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
75

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

Passware holds a strong market position in the niche of password recovery and forensic decryption software. Their competitive advantage lies in supporting over 390 file types, mobile forensics capabilities, and distributed password recovery agents. The business model is based on software licensing with options for annual or multi-year licenses and online training services. Their target customers include law enforcement, corporate security teams, and individual users needing password recovery solutions. The presence of major clients like DOJ, Homeland Security, NASA, and Deloitte underscores their credibility and market penetration. The company has maintained consistent branding and content quality since its founding in 1998, indicating stable growth and industry relevance.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and implements cookie consent mechanisms, reflecting good baseline security and privacy practices. However, the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No public security policy or incident response contact information is provided, which limits transparency and preparedness visibility. There are no signs of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries in the HTML content. The lack of WHOIS data is a notable concern for domain legitimacy and trust. Overall, the security maturity is moderate with room for improvement in headers and incident response disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  2. Add and enforce security headers such as CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Provide direct company contact emails and phone numbers for support and security inquiries to improve transparency and user trust.
  5. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS data issue to improve domain registration transparency and legitimacy.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Passware
Description
Password recovery software for Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access mdb and more. Over 300 file types supported. Solutions for forensic teams, businesses, and home office users.
Key services
Password recovery for files and disks, Mobile device passcode recovery, Full disk encryption decryption, Distributed computing agents, Online training
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
minimal
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 fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual and reduces transparency.
  3. Strong branding with references to law enforcement and Fortune 500 clients.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy implementation with consent mechanisms.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers visible; contact via form only.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  7. Modern tech stack with Next.js and React; uses Google Tag Manager and OneTrust.
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, which provide server-side rendering and improved performance. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics, and OneTrust manages cookie consent, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. The site is mobile-optimized and features a clean, professional design with clear navigation. Performance is moderate, with deferred loading of JavaScript assets. No CMS is detected, suggesting a custom or framework-based solution. Hosting provider details are not evident from the HTML content. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of security headers and WHOIS transparency are technical risks that should be addressed to maintain operational security and trust.
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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