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Security report for siteground.es

SiteGround · Technology · Spain

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

SiteGround is a large, established web hosting provider offering a range of hosting services including domain hosting, security, and expert 24/7 support. The company targets individuals and businesses seeking reliable and fast web hosting solutions, with a strong market presence in Spain and globally. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides comprehensive information about their services and policies. Technically, the site uses modern technologies such as Cookiebot for consent management, Google Tag Manager, and integrates with multiple third-party analytics and marketing platforms. Security practices are robust, with HTTPS enforced, bot detection, and a detailed cookie consent mechanism. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published, representing an area for improvement. Overall, the website is trustworthy, compliant with GDPR, and demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure.

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

2 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 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

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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
62
Security headers
65
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
78

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

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Total records
4,810
Employees
0
Customers
4,805
Third parties
5
Weak passwords
7%

7 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

SiteGround operates in the technology sector as a web hosting service provider with a large customer base exceeding 3 million domains. Their business model revolves around providing hosting infrastructure, security, and customer support. The company leverages partnerships with payment processors like Stripe and security/CDN providers like Cloudflare. Their marketing ecosystem includes Google Analytics, AdRoll, and Cookiebot, indicating a mature approach to user engagement and compliance. The presence of multiple language versions and localized domains suggests a global market strategy. The company maintains consistent branding and high content quality, reinforcing its competitive position in the hosting market.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a strong security posture with HTTPS, security headers, and cookie consent compliance. Use of Google reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare services enhances bot protection and DDoS mitigation. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of publicly available security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms limits transparency and readiness perception. Compliance with GDPR is evident through consent mechanisms and privacy policies. The security score is high but could be improved by publishing explicit security governance documents and contact points.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security controls and practices.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear contact information for incident response and data protection officer.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Enhance transparency on certifications and compliance to build further trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SiteGround
Description
Servicios de hosting web que ayudan a más de 3.000.000 de dominios a crecer online con velocidad ultrarrápida, seguridad inigualable y soporte rápido y experto 24/7.
Key services
Web hosting, Domain hosting, Security services, Customer support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, YouTube iframe API, Cookiebot consent management, Google Tag Manager, Google Consent Mode
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • Use of security cookies and bot detection (Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, CrazyEgg, RudderStack
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
AdRoll, CrazyEgg
Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (implied), Cookiebot tracking, CrazyEgg
Marketing tools
Cookiebot, AdRoll
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with strong security practices
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented
  3. No WHOIS data available due to query restrictions
  4. Multiple third-party integrations for analytics and marketing
  5. No signs of phishing or malware
  6. Professional and consistent branding and content
  7. Contact information includes a UK phone number and chat support
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack including JavaScript frameworks, YouTube iframe API, Cookiebot for consent management, and Google Tag Manager for analytics. The CMS is WordPress, indicated by Elementor cookies. Hosting is self-managed by SiteGround, ensuring control over infrastructure. Performance is fast with mobile optimization and accessibility features implemented. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The site integrates multiple third-party services for analytics, marketing, and payment processing, reflecting a mature digital ecosystem. Technical risks are minimal but require ongoing management of third-party dependencies.
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. 78/100Low28 findingsView report
  2. 75/100Medium5 findings · partial scanView report
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