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Security report for roamresearch.com

Roam Research · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Roam Research is a specialized technology company offering a note-taking tool designed for networked thought, combining the simplicity of document editing with the power of graph databases. The company targets researchers, academics, and professionals who require advanced knowledge management and collaboration capabilities. Their business model is subscription-based with tiered plans, including monthly, yearly, and long-term options. The website reflects a focused market position with endorsements from credible professionals and organizations, enhancing trust and credibility. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as React, Blueprint.js, and Tailwind CSS, supporting multiple platforms including web, desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), and mobile (iOS, Android). The infrastructure appears mature with integration of third-party services like Stripe for payments and Intercom for customer support. Performance and mobile optimization are good, though accessibility features are basic. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses domain transfer protections but lacks DNSSEC and explicit security headers, which are recommended improvements. Privacy compliance is partial; while privacy and terms pages exist, cookie consent mechanisms are absent, potentially impacting GDPR compliance. Contact information is limited to support chat and social media, with no direct emails or phone numbers published. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and technically sound with room for security and privacy enhancements. The risk level is moderate with no critical vulnerabilities detected. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, implementing security headers, adding cookie consent, and publishing formal security and incident response policies.

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

3 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 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

  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
62
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
71

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

Roam Research occupies a niche in the knowledge management and productivity software market, focusing on networked thought and graph-based note-taking. Its competitive advantage lies in its unique approach to organizing ideas associatively rather than hierarchically, appealing to researchers and knowledge workers. Revenue streams are primarily subscription-based with clear tiered offerings. The company fosters a community via Slack and social media, enhancing user engagement and support. Partnerships with organizations like DeepMind and Stanford University serve as strong trust signals. The business is relatively young (founded 2019) but shows signs of steady growth and technical sophistication.

Security posture

The current security posture is good but not exemplary. HTTPS is enforced, and domain transfer protections are in place, which are foundational security measures. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents gaps that could be exploited. No public security policy or incident response contacts are provided, limiting transparency and preparedness. Privacy compliance is partial, with no cookie consent mechanism detected, which could lead to regulatory risks in GDPR jurisdictions. The use of third-party services like Intercom and Stripe is standard but requires ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities. Overall, the security maturity is moderate with clear areas for improvement.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Roam Research
Description
Roam Research is a note-taking tool designed for networked thought, combining ease of use like a word document with the power of a graph database. It helps users organize research and ideas effectively, supporting collaboration and local data storage.
Key services
Note-taking with graph database features, Real-time collaboration, API access and apps, Cross-platform desktop and mobile applications
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Blueprint.js, CodeMirror, KaTeX, React Flow, Tailwind CSS, Stripe.js, Intercom
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web, Windows Desktop App, macOS Desktop App, Linux Desktop App, iOS App, Android App
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status to prevent unauthorized transfers

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Intercom
Marketing tools
Intercom
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear business focus on note-taking and knowledge management.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners detected, which may impact GDPR compliance.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and multiple platform support indicates technical maturity.
  5. Security posture is good but could be improved with DNSSEC and security headers.
  6. Contact information is primarily via support chat and social media; no direct emails or phone numbers found.
  7. No evidence of certifications or formal security policies published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring React and Blueprint.js for UI components, with additional libraries like CodeMirror for code editing and KaTeX for math rendering. Styling is managed via Tailwind CSS and custom themes. The site supports multiple platforms including desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as mobile apps on iOS and Android, indicating a mature and versatile infrastructure. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts like Intercom and Stripe. Hosting details are not explicit but name servers suggest third-party hosting. SEO is well addressed with meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical risks include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which should be addressed to reduce attack surface.
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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