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Security report for sawsells.com

Saw.com · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Saw.com operates as a leading premium domain brokerage marketplace, facilitating seamless buying, selling, and appraisal of domain names. With a market position as the #1 marketplace for premium domains and over half a billion dollars in domain deals, Saw.com targets businesses and individuals seeking valuable domain assets. The platform offers both self-service and expert brokerage options, supporting multiple languages and payment methods, enhancing accessibility and customer experience. Technically, Saw.com employs a modern technology stack centered around SvelteKit, hosted on Cloudflare, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. The website integrates key marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Trustpilot widgets, supporting data-driven decision-making and customer trust. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong security headers and secure payment options, although DNSSEC is not enabled. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism and explicit security policies indicates areas for compliance improvement. The domain's WHOIS data confirms legitimacy with a long registration history and consistent registration details. Overall, Saw.com presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound platform with minor gaps in privacy compliance and DNS security. Strategic enhancements in these areas will further strengthen its security posture and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

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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

4 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 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

  3. 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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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
45
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
61

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

Saw.com holds a strong market position as a premium domain brokerage service with a comprehensive business model combining marketplace listings and brokerage services. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive domain inventory, expert brokerage team with over 15 years of experience, and multilingual support. Revenue streams likely include commissions on domain sales, appraisal fees, and portfolio management services. The target customer segments include startups, established businesses, and domain investors. The company maintains partnerships with industry platforms like Domaining.com and operates related domains such as sawsells.com to support its ecosystem. Growth indicators include a large volume of domain transactions and integration of customer trust signals like Trustpilot reviews.

Security posture

The security maturity of Saw.com is solid, with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing common web vulnerabilities. The use of Cloudflare provides additional protection and performance benefits. However, the lack of DNSSEC implementation is a missed opportunity to secure DNS queries. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, which could hinder transparency and readiness in case of security incidents. Privacy compliance is partial, with no visible cookie consent mechanism, which may expose the company to GDPR compliance risks. Overall, the security posture is good but can be improved by addressing these gaps.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement a clear cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Develop and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly review and update privacy and security practices to maintain compliance and customer trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Saw.com
Description
Saw.com is a premium domain brokerage marketplace that facilitates buying, selling, and appraising domain names. It offers a secure platform with expert brokerage services, payment plans, and multilingual support.
Key services
Domain buying, Domain selling, Domain appraisals, Portfolio management, Outbound brokerage, Defensive registration
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, SvelteKit, Cloudflare, Google Tag Manager, Trustpilot widget
Frameworks
SvelteKit
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Client transfer prohibited domain status
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure payment options mentioned

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Sharp Perceptive Intelligence
Marketing tools
Trustpilot widgets
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional domain brokerage platform with extensive domain listings
  2. Strong trust signals including customer testimonials and Trustpilot integration
  3. Modern, fast, and mobile-optimized website built with SvelteKit
  4. Secure HTTPS with good security headers but DNSSEC not enabled
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected
  6. Contact information includes a verified company phone number and contact forms
  7. Social media presence on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook
  8. No adult or questionable content detected
  9. Domain WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation
Technical notes

Notes

Saw.com utilizes a modern and efficient technology stack based on SvelteKit, ensuring fast load times and excellent mobile responsiveness. Hosting on Cloudflare provides robust CDN and security features. The website is well-structured with valid HTML and CSS, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools for performance monitoring and customer engagement. There is no evidence of technical debt or outdated libraries. Opportunities exist to further modernize by enabling DNSSEC and enhancing privacy compliance mechanisms. The technical infrastructure supports the business model effectively with minimal risks impacting operations.
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. 70/100Medium29 findingsView report
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