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Security report for sectigo.com

Sectigo · Technology · United States

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in Security headers.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

Sectigo is a leading global provider of digital certificate and web security solutions, serving enterprises of all sizes with a comprehensive suite of products including SSL/TLS certificates, certificate lifecycle management platforms, and signing certificates. The company holds a strong market position as a trusted Certificate Authority with over 20 years of experience and a broad partner ecosystem. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with extensive content, clear navigation, and strong branding. Technically, Sectigo employs modern web technologies, integrates with multiple third-party services for analytics, marketing, and customer support, and uses a robust CMS platform. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, employs multiple security best practices, and maintains transparency through detailed privacy, cookie, and vulnerability disclosure policies. Overall, Sectigo demonstrates a high level of digital maturity and business credibility, with minor recommendations to enhance security headers and data protection officer visibility.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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. 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • 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
80
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
85

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention sectigo.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
1,160
Employees
0
Customers
1,157
Third parties
3
Weak passwords
7%

15 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Sectigo operates in the technology sector, focusing on cybersecurity and digital trust services. Their business model centers on providing SSL/TLS certificates, automated certificate management solutions, and related security products to a global customer base including enterprises, small businesses, and partners. The company benefits from a strong brand, multiple industry certifications, and a wide partner network including subsidiaries like SiteLock and HackerGuardian. Their revenue streams likely include certificate sales, subscription-based management platforms, and professional services. The website's content and structure indicate a strategic focus on education, customer engagement, and market leadership. Growth indicators include recent acquisitions and continuous product innovation such as quantum cryptography readiness.

Security posture

Sectigo's security posture is robust, with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security policies, and adherence to industry standards such as ISO 27001 and WebTrust certifications. The presence of a vulnerability disclosure policy and multiple security seals enhances trust. The site uses secure forms with CSRF protection and manages cookie consent in compliance with GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of explicit Content-Security-Policy headers and some security headers suggests room for improvement. The extensive use of third-party scripts necessitates ongoing security audits to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, Sectigo maintains a strong security culture aligned with its business focus on digital trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce Content-Security-Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate cross-site scripting and related attacks.
  2. Add additional security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options for enhanced protection.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to prevent vulnerabilities.
  4. Provide clear contact information for a Data Protection Officer to improve GDPR transparency.
  5. Maintain and communicate a long-term security strategy including continuous monitoring and incident response readiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Sectigo Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sectigo
Description
Sectigo is the world’s largest commercial Certificate Authority (CA) and a leading web security solutions company, enabling organizations worldwide to secure their identities, web presence and connected devices. Enterprises of all sizes rely on Sectigo for multi-layer defense against rising and more sophisticated web-based threats across websites, devices, infrastructure, and cloud – from the biggest brands to the smallest websites – so that they can secure today and seize their tomorrow.
Key services
TLS/SSL Certificates, Certificate Lifecycle Management (SCM Pro and Enterprise), Signing Certificates (Code Signing, Email Security S/MIME, Document Signing), SiteLock Website Security, Website Backup & Recovery, HackerGuardian PCI Scanning, eIDAS / QWAC Certificates, Quantum Cryptography Solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, RequireJS, Slick Carousel, Owl Carousel, YouTube Iframe API, Cookiebot, Salesforce Embedded Service, FullStory, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), HubSpot Forms, Stripe Payment Integration
Frameworks
RequireJS (JavaScript module loader)
Platforms
Salesforce (for chat and support), Stripe (payment processing)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Cookie consent mechanism with detailed cookie categories
  • Vulnerability disclosure policy
  • Use of security certifications and seals
  • Secure forms with anti-CSRF tokens (CRAFT_CSRF_TOKEN cookie)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, FullStory, Hotjar, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), Amplitude, HubSpot
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense, Appnexus, Adroll, Bidswitch, PubMatic, StackAdapt, Tapad, Triplelift
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, FullStory, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), HubSpot, Twitter Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Cookiebot
Marketing tools
HubSpot, OptinMonster, Evergage
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Comprehensive and professional website with clear navigation and rich content.
  2. Strong emphasis on security and compliance with detailed policies and certifications.
  3. Extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing tools with transparent cookie consent.
  4. Multiple contact channels and clear business information provided.
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges; site is fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including JavaScript frameworks, RequireJS, and Craft CMS. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, FullStory, Hotjar, VWO, and HubSpot, indicating a mature digital marketing approach. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with some opportunities for optimization in loading times and script management. The use of multiple external domains and third-party services requires careful management to avoid technical debt and security risks. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable online presence.
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. 85/100Low18 findingsView report
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