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Security report for searchiq.co

Search IQ · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Email security, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Search IQ is a technology company specializing in AI-powered site search solutions tailored primarily for publishers and marketplaces. Their platform enhances user experience and monetization by leveraging advanced search algorithms, semantic search, and retail search capabilities. The company has a strong market position with over 10,000 customers relying on their services. The website is built on WordPress with modern JavaScript technologies and integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain protections in place, though improvements such as enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a comprehensive privacy policy but lacks a cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences.

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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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
72
Security headers
85
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
Average
64

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

Search IQ operates in the technology sector, focusing on AI-driven search solutions for content publishers and e-commerce marketplaces. Their SaaS business model includes site search, retail search, and partnership monetization services. The company benefits from a long-established domain (since 1998), indicating stability and credibility. Their target customers are digital publishers and marketplaces seeking to improve search functionality and unlock new revenue streams. The presence of testimonials and integration with WordPress enhances their market appeal. The company leverages partnerships and integrations to expand its ecosystem. Growth indicators include a large customer base and continuous feature updates. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, suggesting an independent operation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enabled and domain status flags preventing unauthorized changes. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could improve DNS security. No explicit security headers were detected, which are recommended to mitigate common web vulnerabilities. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the analysis. The use of Google Tag Manager introduces moderate tracking but no direct privacy risks were identified. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be enhanced by implementing additional security headers, DNSSEC, and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance domain name system security.
  2. Implement standard security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and improve user transparency.
  4. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve trust and compliance.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Search IQ
Description
Unlock incremental revenue across your site with SearchIQ's intelligent search solutions. Leverage search algorithms, semantic search, and more.
Key services
Site Search, Retail Search, Partnerships, Integrations
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, dotLottie player, WordPress
Frameworks
WordPress theme
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status clientDeleteProhibited etc.

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
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. Content is professionally presented with clear business focus on AI-powered search solutions for publishers.
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact primarily via demo request form.
  4. No explicit privacy cookie consent mechanism detected despite privacy policy presence.
  5. Security headers not explicitly detected; DNSSEC not enabled.
  6. Use of Google Tag Manager indicates moderate tracking and analytics.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. WHOIS data supports domain legitimacy and business credibility.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with a custom theme and uses modern JavaScript libraries including a dotLottie player for animations. Google Tag Manager is integrated for analytics and marketing purposes. The site loads efficiently with minified CSS and JavaScript assets, indicating good performance optimization. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility features are well implemented, providing a positive user experience across devices. The domain is registered with GoDaddy and has a long history, supporting business legitimacy. No technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. Opportunities exist to improve security configurations and privacy compliance mechanisms.
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. 66/100Medium28 findingsView report
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