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Security report for synburst.com

SynBurst (Pty) Ltd · Technology · South Africa

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SynBurst (Pty) Ltd is a South African technology company specializing in high performance network solutions, private cloud services, and voice communication products. With over 25 years of experience in ICT and telecommunications, SynBurst offers a range of services including private cloud hosting powered by VMware, Mikrotik consulting, NetBox DCIM hosting, network management, and voice solutions. The company targets businesses and organizations seeking reliable and scalable technology infrastructure solutions. Their market position is supported by a consistent brand presence, active partnerships, and a professional website showcasing their expertise and service offerings. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Oxygen Builder, leveraging modern web technologies such as Google Fonts, jQuery, and integrates analytics tools like HubSpot and Google Analytics. The site is hosted behind Cloudflare DNS and uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration. SEO is well implemented with Yoast SEO plugin and structured data in JSON-LD format. Mobile optimization and user experience are good, though accessibility features are basic. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has domain transfer protections enabled. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no explicit security headers were detected in the HTML content. There is no visible security policy or incident response information published on the site, and no cookie consent mechanism is implemented despite the presence of tracking scripts. These gaps suggest room for improvement in security posture and privacy compliance. Overall, SynBurst presents a credible and professional online presence with solid business credibility and technical implementation. The main risks relate to privacy compliance and security best practices, which if addressed, would enhance trust and reduce potential vulnerabilities.

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

5 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. 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 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

  4. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Security headers
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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
75
Security headers
35
Email security
87
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
72

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention synburst.com, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

SynBurst operates in the technology and telecommunications sectors, providing specialized network and cloud services primarily to business customers. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive industry experience and partnerships with trusted providers. The business model focuses on service delivery including consulting, hosting, and hardware provisioning. Revenue streams likely include service contracts, consulting fees, and hardware sales. The company targets medium to large enterprises requiring private cloud and voice solutions. The partnership ecosystem is broad, including multiple South African technology and network companies, enhancing their market reach and service capabilities. Growth indicators include active domain maintenance, recent content updates, and integration of modern marketing and analytics tools. Strategic observations suggest a focus on quality service delivery and customer relationship management.

Security posture

SynBurst demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections in place. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. The lack of published security policies and incident response contacts limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism despite tracking scripts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The business impact of these gaps includes potential regulatory non-compliance and increased risk of client trust erosion. Enhancing security policies, implementing security headers, and adding cookie consent would improve compliance and security culture.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and inform users about tracking.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and improve user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SynBurst (Pty) Ltd
Description
Leading technology solutions through the simple adoption of available technologies accessible to all. Cloud, Mikrotik, NetBox and Voice.
Key services
Private Cloud, Mikrotik Consulting, NetBox DCIM Hosting, Network Management, Voice Solutions, Domain Registration and Hosting, Network and Voice Hardware, Mikrotik OS Branding
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
VMware, Google Fonts, jQuery, Yoast SEO, HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics, Oxygen Builder
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Google Site Kit
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and clear business focus.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies present but cookie consent mechanism missing.
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  5. Good use of SEO and analytics tools.
  6. WHOIS data is consistent and domain is actively maintained.
  7. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
  8. Multiple partner logos and external links indicate active partnerships.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using Oxygen Builder, which allows for flexible and responsive design. The tech stack includes VMware for private cloud services, Google Fonts for typography, and jQuery for client-side scripting. Analytics and marketing tools include HubSpot and Google Analytics integrated via JavaScript. Hosting is supported by Cloudflare DNS services, providing performance and security benefits. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices implemented via Yoast SEO. Accessibility is basic and could be improved. Technical risks include reliance on third-party scripts without visible security headers and lack of DNSSEC. Opportunities exist to modernize security configurations and enhance privacy compliance to align with best practices.
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.

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