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Security report for siteground.us

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, well-established web hosting provider offering a range of hosting services including managed WordPress hosting, cloud hosting, and domain registration. The company serves over 3 million domains globally, targeting website owners and businesses seeking reliable, fast, and secure hosting solutions. The website is professionally designed with excellent content quality and clear navigation, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the website employs modern technologies such as Cookiebot for cookie consent management, Google Tag Manager, and YouTube APIs. The hosting is self-managed by SiteGround, ensuring good performance and mobile optimization. Security is robust with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, although explicit security headers and a dedicated security policy page are absent. The security posture is strong with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies and GDPR compliance indicators. However, incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not publicly available, which could be improved. Overall, the website and business demonstrate high trustworthiness and professionalism. The lack of public WHOIS data is due to privacy protection, which is justified for this business type. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure program to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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
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 major player in the web hosting industry, serving a large customer base worldwide. Their business model focuses on providing high-quality hosting services with a focus on speed, security, and expert support. Revenue streams likely include hosting subscriptions, domain registrations, and value-added services. The company leverages partnerships with payment processors like Stripe and marketing platforms such as LinkedIn and Pinterest to expand reach and facilitate transactions. Growth indicators include a large hosted domain count and extensive use of analytics and marketing tools. The partnership ecosystem is robust, involving trusted third-party services for analytics, advertising, and security. SiteGround's operations reflect a mature and scalable hosting business with a global footprint.

Security posture

SiteGround's security maturity is high, with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent management, and no detected vulnerabilities in the website content. The use of Cookiebot ensures compliance with privacy regulations and user consent for cookies. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could be addressed to mitigate risks such as clickjacking and cross-site scripting. The lack of a published security policy and incident response contact reduces transparency and may impact user trust. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure program was found, indicating an opportunity to improve security culture and readiness. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from enhanced transparency and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Create and make publicly available a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program with clear contact channels to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Publish incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Regularly review and update privacy and security compliance measures to maintain high standards.
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, Cloud hosting, Managed WordPress hosting, Security and performance optimization
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, YouTube iframe API, Cookiebot, 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 management via Cookiebot
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with consent checkboxes

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
AdRoll
Tracking pixels
CrazyEgg, Google, Cookiebot
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
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 valid SSL
  2. Cookie consent managed by Cookiebot with detailed cookie disclosures
  3. Multiple external trusted domains for analytics and marketing
  4. No signs of phishing or malware
  5. WHOIS data unavailable publicly, likely privacy protected
  6. No explicit security.txt or incident response info found
  7. Contact phone number present with clear context
  8. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable scripts detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and efficient technology stack including JavaScript libraries, YouTube iframe API, Google Tag Manager, and Cookiebot for consent management. The presence of Elementor cookies suggests WordPress as the CMS platform. Hosting is provided by SiteGround itself, ensuring optimized performance and reliability. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is fast with minimal blocking scripts and asynchronous loading of external resources. Technical risks are low, but the absence of some security headers and explicit security documentation are areas for improvement.
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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