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Security report for personio.com

Personio · Technology · Germany

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

Personio operates as a leading all-in-one HR software platform targeting companies with 10 to 5,000 employees, primarily in Europe. The company offers a comprehensive suite of HR services including core HR, payroll, recruiting, time tracking, and employee engagement, positioning itself as a key player in the HR SaaS market. The website reflects a mature digital presence with modern technologies such as Next.js and React, enhanced by consent management and analytics tools, indicating a high level of digital maturity and user experience focus. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and ISO 27001 certification, though explicit public security policies and incident response details are not prominently available. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-optimized, supporting Personio's market position as a reliable HR platform.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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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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
80
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
84

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

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Dark web exposure

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

Total records
339
Employees
0
Customers
339
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
3%

49 subdomains affected

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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

Personio's market positioning is focused on small to medium enterprises seeking integrated HR solutions. Their business model is SaaS-based, generating revenue through subscriptions for various HR modules. The company demonstrates competitive advantages through a broad product portfolio and strong branding. The presence of a dedicated marketplace, academy, and community indicates a robust partnership and customer engagement ecosystem. Growth indicators include extensive product offerings and a large user base of over 1 million people. Strategic observations suggest Personio is well-established in the HR technology sector with a focus on compliance and customer support.

Security posture

The security maturity level of Personio's website is high, evidenced by HTTPS usage, comprehensive security headers, and ISO 27001 certification. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. GDPR compliance is supported by a detailed privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism. The use of third-party analytics and marketing tools is managed with user consent. Overall, the security posture aligns with industry best practices but could be enhanced by publishing explicit security and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and trust.
  2. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear contact details for the Data Protection Officer to comply with GDPR transparency requirements.
  4. Enhance visibility of direct contact information such as company phone numbers or emails for customer support.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Personio
Description
Personio is an all-in-one HR software solution for companies from 10-5,000 employees, powering over 1 million people worldwide. Book your free demo today.
Key services
Core HR Software, Onboarding, Time Tracking, Absence Management, People Analytics, Workflow Automation, Documents & E-Signature, Talent Management, Recruiting, Workforce Planning
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, Usercentrics (Consent Management), Google Tag Manager, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), Lottie animations, WebP images
Frameworks
React, Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Visual Website Optimizer
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense
Tracking pixels
Visual Website Optimizer, Usercentrics
Marketing tools
Usercentrics, Visual Website Optimizer
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 signs of WAF or blocking detected
  3. WHOIS data unavailable or privacy protected
  4. Comprehensive product and resource offerings
  5. Strong privacy and cookie policy presence with consent management
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  7. No exposed emails or phone numbers directly on homepage; contact via forms
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response info publicly visible
  9. ISO 27001 certification mentioned indicating security maturity
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, leveraging advanced front-end technologies including Lottie animations and WebP images for performance optimization. Consent management is implemented via Usercentrics, and analytics are handled through Google Tag Manager and Visual Website Optimizer, indicating a mature approach to user tracking and marketing. The site demonstrates fast loading times, excellent mobile responsiveness, and good accessibility features. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless CMS solution. Hosting provider details were not identified from the content. Technical risks are minimal, but 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. 68/100 −16Medium21 findingsView report
  2. 84/100 +9Low24 findingsView report
  3. 75/100Medium28 findingsView report
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