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Security report for paycomonline.net

Paycom · Technology · United States

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

Paycom is a well-established enterprise technology company specializing in online payroll and human capital management software solutions. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, USA, Paycom serves a broad range of businesses across the United States, offering comprehensive services that cover the entire employment lifecycle from recruitment to retirement. The company maintains a strong market position with a robust digital presence, including investor relations and active social media engagement. Technically, Paycom's website demonstrates a mature and modern infrastructure utilizing popular technologies such as jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and OneTrust for cookie consent. The site is optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, reflecting a high level of digital maturity. SEO and metadata are well implemented, supporting strong search engine visibility. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS, employs multiple security headers, and integrates cookie consent mechanisms, indicating a solid security posture. However, the absence of publicly available WHOIS registration data and lack of explicit vulnerability disclosure or incident response contacts suggest areas for improvement in transparency and security communication. Overall, Paycom presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with minor gaps in public domain registration transparency and security disclosure. Strategic enhancements in these areas would further strengthen their security posture and stakeholder confidence.

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

1 finding 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

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  • DNS records
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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
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
83

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 in the technology sector, focusing on B2B SaaS solutions for payroll and HR management. Its business model revolves around providing integrated software suites that streamline payroll processing, talent acquisition, talent management, HR administration, and time and labor management. The company targets enterprise and medium to large businesses primarily in the U.S. market. Paycom's competitive advantages include a comprehensive product portfolio, strong brand recognition, and a commitment to innovation and customer service. The presence of investor relations and extensive career resources indicates a mature organizational structure and growth orientation. Partnerships and related domains support regional and service-specific offerings, enhancing market reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and cookie consent compliance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. However, the lack of a published vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file and absence of explicit incident response contact channels represent gaps in security transparency and readiness communication. The WHOIS data unavailability raises minor concerns regarding domain registration transparency but does not directly impact the website's operational security. Overall, Paycom maintains a strong security posture appropriate for its enterprise clientele but should consider enhancing public security communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Enhance transparency by ensuring WHOIS registration data is publicly available or clearly justified if privacy protected.
  4. Regularly update and prominently display security certifications and compliance attestations.
  5. Continue to monitor and update security headers and cookie consent mechanisms to maintain compliance with evolving standards.

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, OneTrust cookie consent, Slick carousel
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
  • Content Security Policy present
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • Secure forms with no exposed sensitive data

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 navigation
  2. Strong branding and consistent corporate identity
  3. Comprehensive product and service offerings detailed
  4. Multiple social media and investor relations links present
  5. Cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented
  6. No signs of malware, phishing, or suspicious content
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, which reduces trust score slightly
Technical notes

Notes

Paycom's website is built on a modern and robust technical foundation, leveraging widely adopted JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as jQuery and Slick carousel. The integration of Google Tag Manager and OneTrust indicates advanced analytics and privacy management capabilities. The site is optimized for fast loading and mobile responsiveness, with good accessibility features. The absence of a detected CMS suggests a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but performance and security configurations imply a professional hosting environment. Technical risks are minimal, with opportunities for modernization including enhanced security transparency and potential adoption of newer frontend frameworks.
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. 76/100 −2Low27 findingsView report
  2. 78/100 −4Low27 findingsView report
  3. 82/100Low21 findingsView report
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