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Security report for plusqa.com

PLUS QA · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 3 other checks.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PLUS QA is a Portland, Oregon-based quality assurance software testing company specializing in onshore testing services. Established in 2008, the company offers a broad range of QA services including functionality, compatibility, accessibility, usability, managed testing, API, payment, automation, and localization testing. Their client base includes notable companies such as Airbnb, Dropbox, Nike, Giphy, and Discord, positioning them as a reputable player in the QA testing market. The company emphasizes the use of real devices in a secure environment and employs US-based professional testers to ensure quality and timely delivery. Technically, the website is built on the Webflow platform and leverages modern technologies such as Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Uploadcare, and Botpoison CAPTCHA for spam protection. The site is mobile-optimized, fast-loading, and includes accessibility features. Privacy compliance is addressed through a cookie consent banner integrated with Google Consent Mode, allowing granular user control over data collection. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and implements form validation and bot protection. However, it lacks explicit security headers, a published security policy, and incident response contact information. The absence of WHOIS registration data for the domain is a notable concern, potentially indicating domain registration issues or privacy protection, which slightly impacts trustworthiness. Overall, PLUS QA presents a professional and trustworthy digital presence with strong business credibility and technical maturity. Strategic improvements in security transparency and domain registration verification are recommended to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

8 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"

    • 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. 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

  3. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

    • High

      No DMARC record found

      DMARC provides email authentication and reporting

      What to do: Add DMARC record: "v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com"

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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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
45
DNS health
50
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
61

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

PLUS QA operates in the technology sector, focusing on software quality assurance services. Their business model centers on providing specialized QA testing services to a diverse clientele including startups, large e-commerce companies, fintech firms, and digital agencies. The company differentiates itself by offering 100% onshore testing with professionally trained testers working in the same time zones as clients, which enhances communication and efficiency. Their service portfolio is comprehensive, covering multiple testing types and platforms, supported by a secure testing environment with over 600 real devices. Market positioning is strong, supported by partnerships with well-known brands and a clear emphasis on quality and reliability. The company leverages digital marketing tools and analytics to optimize outreach and client engagement. Growth indicators include a regularly updated blog, active social media presence, and a QA Partner Program. The absence of WHOIS data is a potential risk factor but does not currently detract from operational credibility based on website content and client references.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture. HTTPS is enforced, and the contact form includes bot protection via Botpoison CAPTCHA and input validation to prevent spam and invalid data submissions. Cookie consent management is implemented with granular controls and integration with Google Consent Mode, reflecting awareness of privacy regulations such as GDPR. However, the site lacks several security best practices including the implementation of security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response contact information, which are important for transparency and trust. The missing WHOIS registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy and ownership transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Recommendations include adding security headers, publishing a security policy and incident response contacts, and verifying domain registration details to improve overall security maturity and stakeholder confidence.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to ensure domain legitimacy and ownership clarity.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance privacy policy details to explicitly address GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data protection regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PLUS QA
Description
PLUS QA is a quality assurance software testing company based in Portland, OR. They provide 100% onshore QA testing services by experienced testers on real devices across hundreds of devices.
Key services
Functionality Testing, Compatibility Testing, Accessibility Testing, Usability Testing, Managed Testing Services, API Testing, Payment Testing, Test Automation Services, Localization Testing
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (gtag.js), jQuery 3.5.1, Webflow CMS, Uploadcare File Uploader, Finsweet FS Components, Botpoison CAPTCHA, Formson
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Spam protection on contact form via Botpoison CAPTCHA
  • Cookie consent with granular user control and Google Consent Mode integration
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Form validation including phone number and message length checks

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads (AW-11006757449)
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 for an active business website.
  3. Strong focus on onshore QA testing services with detailed service offerings.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy mechanisms are implemented with good user control.
  5. Contact form includes spam and bot protection.
  6. Social media presence is active on multiple platforms.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  8. No terms of service page detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using the Webflow CMS platform, leveraging modern web technologies including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Uploadcare file uploader, and Botpoison CAPTCHA for spam prevention. The site is well-structured with valid HTML and CSS, optimized for fast loading and excellent mobile responsiveness. Accessibility considerations are evident, with ARIA attributes and skip links implemented. Performance is enhanced by CDN usage for static assets and asynchronous loading of scripts. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, Open Graph tags, and canonical URLs. The cookie consent mechanism is integrated with Google Consent Mode, allowing dynamic consent management. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and robust, supporting a professional user experience and operational efficiency.
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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