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Security report for podio.com

Podio · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Podio is a well-established SaaS platform specializing in customizable collaborative workspaces and project management tools designed for businesses and teams. The website demonstrates a professional and polished digital presence, leveraging modern technologies such as Drupal 10 CMS, New Relic monitoring, and Google Tag Manager for analytics and performance tracking. The platform targets business users seeking flexible and efficient team collaboration solutions. While the website is secure with HTTPS and appropriate security headers, it lacks explicit public-facing security policies and incident response information, which could enhance user trust. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain registration trust assessment, but the overall branding and content quality suggest a legitimate and mature business entity, likely under Citrix Systems. Strategic improvements in transparency around security and compliance would further strengthen the site's credibility.

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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

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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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. 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
77
Security headers
25
Email security
100
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
78

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

Podio operates in the technology sector, focusing on collaborative software solutions with a SaaS business model. It serves medium to large enterprises and teams requiring customizable workflows and project management capabilities. The platform benefits from integration with Citrix, enhancing its market position. The website content is clear, targeting business professionals and emphasizing productivity and teamwork. The company maintains a consistent brand image and provides standard trust signals such as privacy policies and cookie consent. However, the lack of detailed WHOIS data and absence of explicit security certifications or vulnerability disclosures suggest areas for improvement in corporate transparency and compliance communication.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements key security headers including Content Security Policy and Strict-Transport-Security, indicating a mature security posture. Cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policies align with GDPR compliance. However, the site does not publicly disclose a dedicated security policy or incident response procedures, nor does it provide a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of third-party scripts like New Relic and Google Tag Manager is standard but requires ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced by greater transparency and formalized security communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and compliance frameworks.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide contact information for a Data Protection Officer or security team to improve incident response transparency.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to minimize supply chain vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance WHOIS data visibility or verify domain registration details to improve trustworthiness.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Podio
Description
Podio is a collaborative work platform that enables teams to organize, communicate, and get work done efficiently through customizable workspaces and apps.
Key services
Customizable workspaces, Task and project management, Team collaboration, Workflow automation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, New Relic monitoring, Google Tag Manager, Drupal 10 CMS
Frameworks
Drupal
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager), New Relic Browser
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
New Relic
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Uses modern web technologies and monitoring tools
  3. Strong privacy and cookie compliance mechanisms present
  4. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain trust assessment
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response info found
  6. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt detected
  7. Contact information available via contact page and footer
  8. Website content is professional and well-structured
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10 CMS, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries and New Relic for performance monitoring. It employs Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking, indicating a mature digital marketing infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is fast, supported by CDN usage and optimized assets. The technical implementation follows best practices with valid meta tags, SEO optimization, and security headers. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were observed. Opportunities exist to improve transparency around hosting and domain registration details. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a robust and scalable web presence.
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. 78/100Low25 findingsView report
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