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Security report for safetravelusa.com

Iteris, Inc. · Transportation · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SafeTravelUSA is a traffic and weather information service operated by Iteris, Inc., a recognized technology company specializing in transportation systems. The website aggregates and links to state-specific 511 traffic and weather services across the United States, targeting travelers and commuters seeking real-time travel information. The platform serves as a centralized hub for accessing multiple state transportation resources, enhancing travel safety and planning. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including Bootstrap, jQuery, and Google Analytics for tracking. It is mobile optimized and features a clean, navigable interface with interactive maps and state links. While the site uses HTTPS and standard web technologies, it lacks some advanced security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, indicating room for improvement in privacy compliance and security hardening. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates a good baseline with HTTPS and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises some concerns about registration transparency. The site does not provide explicit security policies or incident response contacts, which could be enhanced to improve trust and compliance. Overall, the risk is moderate given the affiliation with Iteris, but improvements in security posture and privacy compliance are recommended. Strategically, SafeTravelUSA is a valuable informational resource with a clear niche in transportation safety and travel planning. Strengthening security policies, adding cookie consent, and clarifying domain registration details would enhance credibility and user trust. Continued technical modernization and accessibility improvements will support broader user engagement and compliance with evolving regulations.

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 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. 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

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  • 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
67
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
62

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

SafeTravelUSA operates as an important entity within the transportation sector, leveraging Iteris, Inc.'s expertise and brand. The business model focuses on providing aggregated access to state 511 traffic and weather services, positioning itself as a trusted intermediary for travel information. The company benefits from partnerships with multiple state transportation agencies, enhancing its market reach and service relevance. Revenue streams likely derive from Iteris's broader contracts and technology services rather than direct monetization of this site. The target audience includes daily commuters, travelers, and transportation planners. The site’s consistent branding and professional design support a credible market presence, though the lack of direct contact details and WHOIS transparency slightly limit full business visibility. Growth potential exists through expanded services, enhanced user engagement, and compliance with privacy regulations.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no evident vulnerabilities in the HTML content. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. Absence of a cookie consent mechanism and explicit privacy compliance statements indicates gaps in GDPR and related privacy regulations adherence. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, limiting transparency and readiness perception. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a notable concern, potentially indicating privacy protection or registration issues. Overall, the security posture is adequate for an informational site but requires enhancements in policy transparency, security headers, and privacy compliance to meet higher standards and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations, enhancing user trust and legal compliance.
  3. Publish explicit security policies and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Create and maintain a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Improve accessibility features and SEO optimization to broaden user reach and comply with best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Iteris, Inc.
Description
SafeTravelUSA is a service offered by Iteris, Inc. providing traffic and weather information across the USA through a map interface linking to state-specific 511 traffic and weather sites.
Key services
Traffic information, Weather forecasts, State 511 system links
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap 5.1.3, jQuery 3.7.1, jQuery UI 1.12.1, Popper.js 1.14.7, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (gtag.js), jQuery-rwdImageMaps 1.6
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo (commented out)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

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. WHOIS data is missing, which is unusual and reduces trust slightly.
  3. Site uses modern web technologies and is mobile optimized.
  4. Privacy and terms pages are present but cookie consent is missing.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; only a contact form link.
  6. Strong affiliation with Iteris, Inc. provides trust and legitimacy.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for tracking.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  10. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a solid technical foundation using Bootstrap 5.1.3 for responsive design, jQuery and jQuery UI for interactivity, and Popper.js for UI elements. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are integrated for tracking user behavior. The site loads external CSS and JS from reputable CDNs ensuring performance and reliability. Mobile optimization is good with responsive image maps and layout. However, the site lacks advanced SEO meta tags and accessibility enhancements such as ARIA roles or landmarks. Performance is moderate with no explicit speed optimizations detected. The absence of a CMS suggests a custom or static site approach, which simplifies security but may limit content management flexibility. Hosting provider details are not discernible from the data. Overall, the technical implementation is competent but could benefit from modernization in SEO, accessibility, and security best 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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