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Security report for powerdb.us

PowerDB, Inc. · Energy · United States

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

PowerDB, Inc. operates a specialized software platform focused on acceptance and maintenance test data management for electrical testers and contractors, with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance such as NERC PRC-005-2. The company is a subsidiary of Megger, a recognized entity in the electrical testing industry. The website presents a professional and content-rich platform targeting energy sector professionals requiring efficient test data management and compliance reporting. Technically, the site is built on Joomla CMS with integration of Google Maps and common web technologies, but lacks advanced security headers and explicit privacy or cookie policies. Security posture is moderate with room for improvement in SSL verification and security best practices. Overall, the site is trustworthy and business credible, though WHOIS data for the subdomain is missing, which is not uncommon for subdomains but limits full domain trust verification.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

7 findings 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

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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
0
Security headers
60
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
44

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

PowerDB targets a niche market within the energy sector, providing software solutions that streamline electrical equipment testing and maintenance data management. Their business model includes software sales, custom form creation, training services, and data hosting. The company leverages its relationship with parent company Megger to enhance market credibility. The website's content and testimonials indicate a focus on professional users requiring compliance with industry regulations. The presence of multiple support channels and training offerings suggests a customer-centric approach. The company maintains active social media channels to engage with its audience. The lack of explicit privacy and security policies on the website could be a gap in compliance and customer assurance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security posture with HTTPS usage implied but not explicitly verified in the provided data. No advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected. There is no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which could hinder rapid response to security issues. The absence of privacy and cookie policies reduces GDPR compliance confidence. Forms on the site appear limited to search functionality, reducing attack surface. Overall, the security maturity is moderate but would benefit from enhancements in security headers, policy transparency, and incident response readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce HTTPS with strong SSL/TLS configuration and verify certificate validity.
  2. Add comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  3. Deploy security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Publish incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies with dedicated contact channels.
  5. Improve mobile responsiveness and accessibility to enhance user experience and compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
PowerDB, Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PowerDB, Inc.
Description
PowerDB is an acceptance & maintenance test data management software system designed for electrical testers and contractors. It includes a full-featured integrated forms editor and supports compliance with NERC regulations.
Key services
PowerDB Pro software, Custom test forms, CMMS integration, Data hosting service, Training classes, Support and helpdesk
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Joomla CMS, jQuery, Google Maps API, FontAwesome, VBScript (mentioned for form editor)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
40/100

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible with full content and no blocking detected.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies explicitly found on the site.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided with multiple emails and phone numbers.
  4. Site uses Joomla CMS with common web technologies and Google Maps integration.
  5. No explicit security headers or advanced security policies detected.
  6. No analytics or tracking scripts detected beyond Google Fonts and Maps.
  7. Content is focused on electrical test data management software and compliance.
  8. Social media presence is active with official company accounts.
  9. WHOIS data for the subdomain is missing, but main domain likely registered.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected; site is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Joomla CMS, utilizing jQuery and Google Maps API for interactive features. The design is professional with good content relevance and navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in mobile optimization and accessibility. The site lacks modern security headers and explicit privacy compliance mechanisms. No analytics or tracking scripts beyond Google Fonts and Maps were detected, indicating minimal user tracking. The WHOIS data for the subdomain is missing, which is typical for subdomains but limits domain trust verification. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security practices.
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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