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Security report for siteground.eu

SiteGround · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

SiteGround is a large, established web hosting provider offering services to over 3 million domains worldwide. Their business model focuses on providing ultrafast, secure, and reliable web hosting solutions with 24/7 expert support. The website content and branding are consistent with a professional hosting company targeting individuals and businesses seeking hosting and domain services. Technically, the site uses modern technologies including Cookiebot for cookie consent management, Google Tag Manager, and YouTube APIs, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. The site is mobile optimized and SEO friendly, though accessibility is basic. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and consent mechanisms in place, but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies. Overall, the domain is a subdomain of siteground.com, which is a trusted and legitimate entity. No WAF or blocking mechanisms were detected, allowing full content access and analysis.

Scanned

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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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  • 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
62
Security headers
65
Email security
87
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
80

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

SiteGround holds a strong market position as a global web hosting provider with multiple regional sites. Their competitive advantage lies in their large customer base, comprehensive hosting services, and strong brand recognition. Revenue streams likely include hosting plans, domain registrations, and value-added services. The target customer segments range from individual website owners to small and medium businesses. The company ecosystem includes multiple sister domains serving different regions. The website's use of advanced cookie consent and analytics tools reflects a commitment to compliance and data-driven marketing. Strategic observations suggest continued growth potential through regional expansion and enhanced service offerings.

Security posture

SiteGround demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive cookie consent management via Cookiebot, and integration of Google Consent Mode. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and readiness perception. GDPR compliance is well addressed through clear privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance and disclosure practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish explicit security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Continue monitoring and updating third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SiteGround
Description
Web hosting services helping 3,000,000+ domains thrive online with ultrafast speed, unmatched security, and 24/7 fast and expert support.
Key services
Web hosting, Domain registration, Customer support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, YouTube iframe API, Cookiebot, Google Tag Manager, Google Consent Mode
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management via Cookiebot
  • Google Consent Mode implemented

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Taboola, AdRoll
Tracking pixels
CrazyEgg, LinkedIn, Pinterest, RudderStack
Marketing tools
Cookiebot, Typeform
Transparency
good

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 WAF blocking.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent management implemented via Cookiebot.
  3. Multiple external domains related to analytics, advertising, and social media are integrated.
  4. No explicit security headers detected in provided data; HTTPS is enforced.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable due to subdomain status; no suspicious WHOIS patterns.
  6. Contact phone number with UK dialing code is present and clearly labeled.
  7. No visible email addresses in the provided content.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  9. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant.
Technical notes

Notes

The website employs a modern technology stack with JavaScript frameworks, YouTube iframe API, Cookiebot for consent management, and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. The site is hosted on SiteGround infrastructure, ensuring reliable performance and uptime. Mobile optimization is good, and SEO meta tags are properly implemented. However, the site lacks some advanced accessibility features and explicit security headers. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed and resource management. The technical implementation supports a professional and scalable web presence suitable for a large hosting provider.
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. 80/100Low26 findingsView report
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