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Security report for shl.com

SHL · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

87/100

Risk levelLow

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

SHL is a global leader in talent assessment and people analytics, providing enterprise-grade solutions to help organizations optimize their workforce. Their platform and services empower HR professionals and business leaders to make data-driven decisions about recruitment, development, and workforce planning. The company positions itself as a trusted partner in people science, emphasizing the impact of people on business success. Technically, the website is built with modern web technologies, leveraging advanced analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Eloqua, and VWO, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, employs security headers, and integrates cookie consent mechanisms, reflecting a strong security posture. However, the absence of publicly available WHOIS data limits domain registration transparency. Overall, SHL's website demonstrates professionalism, compliance, and robust technical implementation, supporting its enterprise market position.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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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  • 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
67
Security headers
95
Email security
98
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
87

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

SHL operates in the technology sector, focusing on HR technology and talent management solutions. Their business model is primarily B2B SaaS combined with consulting services. The company targets HR professionals, recruiters, and organizational leaders globally. SHL's market position is that of an established leader with a comprehensive suite of assessment and analytics tools. Their use of certifications like ISO 27001 and comprehensive privacy policies enhances trust. The website content and structure support a high level of professionalism and brand consistency. The company leverages a broad ecosystem of marketing and analytics partners to optimize customer engagement and conversion.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including CSP and HSTS. The presence of cookie consent and privacy policies indicates compliance with GDPR and related regulations. No obvious vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of a dedicated security policy page, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure program suggests areas for improvement. The use of reputable third-party analytics and marketing scripts is well managed but requires ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security posture is strong but could be enhanced with more explicit security governance disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security frameworks and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  4. Disclose Data Protection Officer contact details to improve GDPR transparency.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to minimize supply chain vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
SHL Group Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SHL
Description
SHL's solutions and platform provide your organization with the power and scale for your business to thrive because your people thrive.
Key services
Talent assessment solutions, People analytics platform, Recruitment and workforce planning tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Cookiebot, Eloqua, VWO (Visual Website Optimizer), Qualtrics, New Relic Browser monitoring
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Microsoft Clarity, Eloqua
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
VWO
Tracking pixels
Eloqua, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Eloqua, Qualtrics, VWO
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 rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented.
  3. Use of multiple reputable analytics and marketing tools.
  4. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious content.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain registration trust analysis.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern SPA architecture with advanced client-side monitoring via New Relic and other analytics tools. It employs Google Tag Manager for flexible tag management and Microsoft Clarity for user behavior insights. Cookiebot manages cookie consent, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. The site loads efficiently with preloaded CSS and optimized assets, indicating good performance. Mobile optimization and accessibility are well addressed, providing a positive user experience across devices. The technical stack is robust and supports enterprise-grade scalability and security. Opportunities exist to enhance technical documentation and transparency around hosting and CMS platforms.
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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