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Security report for paycomonline.net

Paycom · Technology · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Paycom is a well-established enterprise technology company founded in 1998, specializing in comprehensive payroll and human capital management software solutions. The company targets businesses of all sizes across the United States, offering a single database platform enhanced with AI-driven features such as the command-driven IWant™ engine. Their market position is strong, supported by certifications like ISO 27001 and SOC, and positive customer testimonials and app ratings. Technically, the website employs modern frameworks including Bootstrap and jQuery, integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics, and is optimized for mobile and accessibility. Security posture is robust with HTTPS, security headers, and industry certifications, although the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contacts are areas for improvement. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, though the lack of WHOIS transparency slightly reduces domain trust. Strategic recommendations include publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy, enhancing incident response visibility, and maintaining up-to-date third-party components.

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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
77
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
76

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

Paycom operates a SaaS business model focused on payroll and HR management software, serving enterprise clients primarily in the U.S. Their competitive advantage lies in a truly single database architecture and AI-powered automation, reducing labor costs and improving employee engagement. Revenue streams likely include subscription fees for software modules such as payroll, talent acquisition, and time management. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with investor relations and multiple social media channels, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement. Growth indicators include recent Forrester TEI studies and extensive app ratings. The company’s operations reflect a mature, enterprise-grade software provider with a focus on compliance and customer service excellence.

Security posture

Paycom demonstrates a mature security posture with adherence to ISO 27001 and SOC standards, use of HTTPS, and implementation of multiple security headers. The website content shows no exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries. Security best practices include anti-phishing measures and dedicated service teams for clients. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure program and explicit incident response contact information indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security culture appears strong but could benefit from enhanced communication of security processes to external stakeholders.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and frameworks to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and privacy compliance details.
  5. Continue investing in security awareness and customer communication to strengthen trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Paycom
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Paycom
Description
Paycom offers online payroll services and HR software solutions for both big and small businesses to manage the entire employment life cycle, from recruitment to retirement.
Key services
Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, HR Management, Time and Labor Management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.0, Google Tag Manager, Vidyard video player, Slick carousel, Bootstrap 4.3.1 (grid for IE9 fallback), Custom CSS and JS
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web, Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ISO 27001 and SOC certifications
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login forms
  • Anti-phishing measures mentioned

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 multimedia.
  2. Strong branding and consistent corporate identity.
  3. Comprehensive product and service offerings detailed.
  4. Multiple social media and investor relations links present.
  5. No signs of phishing or malware detected.
  6. No explicit security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy or registry policies.
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is built on a modern tech stack including jQuery 3.7.0, Bootstrap 4.3.1, and custom JavaScript and CSS. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and marketing tracking. The site is optimized for performance with preloading of fonts and images, and responsive design for mobile devices. Accessibility features such as skip navigation links and ARIA roles are implemented. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site demonstrates fast loading times and good SEO practices with comprehensive meta tags and structured data. Technical risks are minimal, though continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies is advised.
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. 83/100 +5Low24 findingsView report
  2. 78/100 −4Low27 findingsView report
  3. 82/100Low21 findingsView report
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