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Security report for shopify.com

Shopify · E-commerce · N/a

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

Shopify is a leading global ecommerce platform that enables entrepreneurs and enterprises to start, grow, and manage online and in-person businesses. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools including online store creation, point-of-sale hardware and software, multichannel selling, marketing, analytics, and B2B commerce solutions. Shopify's market position is strong, supported by a large merchant base and a rich ecosystem of apps and developer tools. Technically, the website is built on modern web technologies such as React and is hosted on Shopify's own infrastructure, delivering fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement, strong security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed. Overall, Shopify demonstrates a mature digital presence with high trustworthiness and compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR.

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

4 findings 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
52
Security headers
35
Email security
100
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
77

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

Shopify operates a SaaS business model focused on ecommerce enabling merchants of all sizes to sell products online and offline. Its competitive advantages include a scalable platform, extensive app marketplace, and developer ecosystem. Revenue streams come from subscription plans, transaction fees, and value-added services such as marketing tools and POS hardware. The target customers range from solo entrepreneurs to large enterprises. Growth indicators include a trillion dollars in merchant sales and global market reach. Partnerships with developers and app creators strengthen its ecosystem. Strategic observations highlight Shopify's focus on innovation, developer enablement, and international expansion.

Security posture

Shopify exhibits a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and user consent for cookies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the website content. However, the absence of publicly available security policies, incident response procedures, or vulnerability disclosure programs represents a compliance gap. The platform appears ready for incident response internally but does not provide direct security contact channels on the public site. Data protection practices align with GDPR requirements, supported by clear privacy and cookie policies. Overall, Shopify maintains a strong security culture but could improve transparency and communication regarding security governance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security governance and controls.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure or bug bounty program to engage security researchers.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user data handling practices.
  5. Continue to monitor and update security headers and cookie consent mechanisms to maintain compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Shopify
Description
Shopify offers a commerce platform to start, grow, and manage a business with ecommerce software and tools for online and in-person sales.
Key services
Online store builder, Point of Sale (POS) hardware and software, Multichannel selling, Marketing and analytics tools, Wholesale and B2B ecommerce, App Store with 13,000+ apps
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, JSON-LD, Shopify platform
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Content Security Policy implemented
  • Cookie consent mechanism present
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Shopify Email, Shopify Marketing Tools
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 no blocking detected
  2. Strong branding and consistent professional design
  3. Comprehensive ecommerce platform with multiple sales channels and tools
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to registry privacy or protection
  7. Use of modern web technologies and good security headers
  8. Presence of marketing and analytics tools with user consent mechanisms
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern technology stack including React and JSON-LD structured data for SEO and rich content presentation. Hosting is managed by Shopify's own CDN infrastructure, ensuring fast load times and global availability. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. SEO best practices are implemented with comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph, and Twitter cards. Technical debt appears minimal with clean markup and no broken elements detected. Opportunities for modernization include expanding developer documentation visibility and integrating advanced security automation.
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. 78/100Low25 findingsView report
  2. 78/100 +3Low25 findingsView report
  3. 75/100Medium24 findingsView report
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