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Security report for smartek.com

Barrington Group · Technology · Australia

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Smartek, operated by Barrington Group, is a mature Australian-based technology company specializing in workforce compliance and contractor management solutions. Their SaaS platform offers modules for compliance management, inductions, visitor management, asset management, and permit to work, supported by a team of compliance experts. The company serves a broad range of industries including healthcare, government, and construction, with a strong market presence evidenced by a large user base and notable clients such as Qantas and City of Melbourne. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand with comprehensive service descriptions and client testimonials. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and tracking technologies including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, and HubSpot. Hosting is managed via Azure DNS, and the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and some recommended security headers are not explicitly detected. The site lacks a cookie consent mechanism, which may impact GDPR compliance. Forms use reCAPTCHA v3 to mitigate spam. From a security perspective, the domain is well-established with a long registration history and protective domain status flags. No WAF or blocking mechanisms were detected, and no critical vulnerabilities were found in the visible content. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact is a gap. Overall, the site demonstrates a solid security posture with room for improvement in DNS security and privacy compliance. Strategically, Smartek is positioned as a reliable compliance management solution with strong business credibility and digital maturity. Recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, implementing security headers, publishing security and incident response policies, and adding a cookie consent mechanism to enhance privacy compliance and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

3 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  3. 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
62
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Smartek operates in the compliance management technology sector, targeting medium to large enterprises requiring workforce and contractor compliance solutions. Their business model is SaaS-based with subscription and custom pricing, supported by Australian-based compliance experts providing vetting services. The company has a strong client portfolio including government entities and large corporations, indicating competitive advantages in customization, reporting, and customer service. The presence of an affiliate program and integration with marketing tools like HubSpot suggests active growth and partnership strategies. The company’s long domain age and consistent branding reinforce market stability and trustworthiness.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and use of reCAPTCHA for form security. Protective domain status flags reduce risk of unauthorized domain changes. However, the lack of DNSSEC and missing explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are notable gaps. No incident response or security policy is publicly available, which could hinder transparency and readiness. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism may expose the company to GDPR compliance risks. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced by adopting recommended best practices and publishing relevant policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to secure DNS infrastructure and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and improve performance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Barrington Group
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Barrington Group
Description
Smartek provides a full-service compliance management system designed to manage workforce compliance, inductions, visitor management, asset management, and permit to work processes. It offers customizable compliance controls, reporting dashboards, and vetting services to ensure workforce pre-qualification and safety.
Key services
Compliance Management, Visitor Management, Inductions, Asset Management, Permit to Work, In-house Vetting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 5.7.12, WPBakery Page Builder, Slider Revolution, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Contact Form 7, HubSpot, reCAPTCHA v3
Frameworks
WPBakery, RevSlider
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of reCAPTCHA v3 for forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • ClientTransferProhibited and clientUpdateProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and comprehensive content.
  2. Strong focus on compliance management and workforce pre-qualification.
  3. Multiple client testimonials and logos enhance trust.
  4. Use of modern tracking and marketing tools indicates digital maturity.
  5. Lack of explicit cookie consent mechanism may be a GDPR compliance gap.
  6. No visible security or incident response policy published on site.
  7. DNSSEC not enabled, which is a recommended security improvement.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using WPBakery Page Builder and Slider Revolution plugins, indicating a mature but somewhat traditional tech stack. It integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, and HubSpot, reflecting a high level of digital marketing sophistication. Hosting is managed via Azure DNS, providing reliable infrastructure. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. The site uses modern JavaScript libraries and polyfills to support browser compatibility. Technical risks include potential performance impacts from multiple tracking scripts and the absence of DNSSEC. Opportunities exist to modernize security headers and enhance privacy compliance mechanisms.
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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