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Security report for sardine.ai

Sardine · Finance · N/a

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

Sardine is a technology company specializing in AI-driven risk management, fraud prevention, and compliance solutions targeted at enterprises and financial institutions globally. Their platform consolidates multiple risk workflows, enabling real-time fraud detection and streamlined regulatory compliance such as BSA/AML. The company positions itself as a trusted partner for hundreds of enterprises across more than 70 countries, emphasizing operational efficiency and data unification across risk teams. Technically, the website is built on a modern stack including Webflow CMS, HubSpot marketing and analytics tools, and various tracking and consent management technologies, reflecting a mature digital presence. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms, although explicit security policies and incident response details are not publicly disclosed. The domain WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is typical for tech companies but limits transparency. Overall, Sardine presents a professional, trustworthy, and well-structured online presence suitable for its B2B SaaS market. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security and incident response policies, adding vulnerability disclosure information, and enhancing contact transparency with phone and physical address details.

Scanned

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

1 finding 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.

    • 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • 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
72
Security headers
60
Email security
98
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
84

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

Sardine operates in the finance and technology sectors, offering AI-powered SaaS solutions for fraud and compliance risk management. Their business model focuses on enterprise clients requiring robust, real-time fraud prevention and regulatory compliance tools. The company leverages partnerships and integrations with marketing and analytics platforms to optimize customer acquisition and retention. The absence of public company registration details and physical addresses suggests a focus on digital-first operations. The platform's adoption by hundreds of enterprises worldwide indicates strong market positioning and competitive advantage in AI risk management. Growth indicators include extensive use of advanced tracking and marketing tools, and a comprehensive privacy and cookie policy reflecting GDPR compliance. The company could benefit from increased transparency in security practices and incident response readiness to further strengthen trust with clients and regulators.

Security posture

Sardine demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing common web vulnerabilities. The presence of a cookie consent banner and privacy policy indicates attention to privacy compliance. However, the lack of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits visibility into their security maturity and readiness. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the website content. The domain's privacy-protected WHOIS data is common but reduces transparency. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved by publishing explicit security documentation and establishing formal vulnerability reporting channels. This would enhance client confidence and regulatory compliance, especially in the finance sector where data protection is critical.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a detailed security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Add contact information for a Data Protection Officer or security contact email.
  4. Include verified company phone numbers and physical office addresses for transparency.
  5. Regularly review and update privacy and cookie policies to maintain GDPR and other compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sardine
Description
Sardine’s AI platform is at the core of enterprise risk and fraud workflows, allowing them to consolidate vendors and improve operational efficiency. Hundreds of enterprises in over 70 countries trust Sardine to stop fraud in real-time, streamline BSA/AML compliance, and unify data across risk teams.
Key services
fraud detection, credit risk management, compliance automation, BSA/AML compliance
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, Vimkit, Demandbase, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Swiper.js, GSAP, Hammer.js, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics (via GTM), Demandbase, Apollo Website Tracker, G2 Attribution Tracking
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
HubSpot Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, HubSpot Analytics, Demandbase
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Demandbase, Unify Intent
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 no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Professional and modern design with clear business focus
  3. Strong use of marketing and analytics tools indicating mature digital presence
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant
  5. No direct phone numbers or physical addresses found on main pages
  6. WHOIS data is privacy protected or unavailable, limiting registrant transparency
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information published
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as GSAP for animations, Swiper.js for sliders, and Hammer.js for touch gestures, ensuring a smooth user experience. Marketing and analytics integrations include HubSpot, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Demandbase, and Apollo tracking, indicating a sophisticated approach to user engagement and data collection. Cookie consent is managed via OneTrust, supporting GDPR compliance. The site is hosted on a platform associated with Identity Digital, with SSL/TLS properly configured for secure communications. Performance is fast with responsive design optimized for mobile devices. Accessibility features such as focus outlines and semantic HTML are present, contributing to usability. Opportunities exist to enhance technical transparency by publishing security and compliance certifications and expanding contact details.
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. 82/100Low20 findingsView report
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