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Security report for rebel.ca

Rebel.com · Technology · Canada

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Rebel.com is a Canadian-based domain registrar and web hosting provider offering a comprehensive suite of services including domain registration, hosting plans, professional email, security options, and SEO tools. The company targets entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking reliable and professional online presence solutions. The website is well-designed, mobile-optimized, and uses modern technologies such as React and Gatsby, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and free SSL certificates for hosting customers. However, explicit privacy and cookie policies are not found, which may impact compliance and user trust. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection, but the website's professionalism and customer testimonials support its legitimacy. Overall, Rebel.com presents a trustworthy and technically sound platform for domain and hosting services, with room for improvement in privacy transparency and security disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

6 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

    • 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

  3. 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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  • 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
25
Email security
70
DNS health
55
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
63

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

Rebel.com holds a solid position in the Canadian domain registration and hosting market, emphasizing customer support and Canadian identity. Its business model revolves around providing integrated online services to small businesses and individuals, including domain transfers and managed WordPress hosting. The company leverages partnerships with social media and analytics platforms for marketing and customer engagement. Growth indicators include a broad service portfolio and a dedicated changemaker program supporting non-profits. The absence of WHOIS transparency is common in this sector and does not detract significantly from its credibility. Rebel.com’s ecosystem includes active social media channels and a support center, enhancing customer engagement and retention.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS, security headers, and free SSL certificates for hosted sites. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates gaps in transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations is not clearly documented, and cookie consent mechanisms are absent. The security culture appears customer-focused but could benefit from enhanced public documentation of security practices and incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear consent mechanisms to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Add a publicly accessible security policy and incident response information to demonstrate security maturity.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Provide direct security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking pixels to minimize potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Rebel.com
Description
Born and built in Canada, we power bold ideas with domain names, rock-solid hosting, and the resources you need to build and grow your ideas online.
Key services
Domain registration, Web hosting, Security services, Professional email, SEO tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Gatsby, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Zendesk
Frameworks
React, Gatsby
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Free SSL certificates for hosting
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Trustpilot Widget
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 no blocking detected.
  2. Strong focus on Canadian market and small business customers.
  3. Comprehensive product offerings including domains, hosting, email, security, and SEO.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and good SEO practices.
  5. Customer support is emphasized with multiple contact channels and extended hours.
  6. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found in the provided content.
  7. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the HTML content.
  8. Social media presence is linked and active.
  9. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
Technical notes

Notes

Rebel.com uses a modern technology stack including React and Gatsby for static site generation, ensuring fast performance and good SEO. Integration with Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, and Zendesk indicates a mature approach to analytics, marketing, and customer support. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible with clear navigation and professional design. Hosting provider details are not explicitly stated, but the site emphasizes fast servers and 99.9% uptime guarantees. Technical risks are minimal, though the absence of explicit privacy and security documentation could pose compliance risks. Opportunities exist to enhance transparency and user trust through improved policy disclosures.
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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