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Security report for synopsys.com

Synopsys, Inc. · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Synopsys, Inc. is a leading enterprise in the technology sector specializing in electronic design automation (EDA), semiconductor IP, and systems verification solutions. The company holds a strong market position as the #1 provider in EDA solutions and services, targeting technology innovators and semiconductor designers globally. Their business model focuses on B2B services, offering comprehensive design, verification, and manufacturing tools, including AI-powered optimization and cloud-based software licenses. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and extensive multimedia content to engage its audience. Technically, the website is built on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) with integrations of advanced video players (Brightcove), analytics (Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics via GTM), marketing tools (Marketo), and consent management (OneTrust). The platform is optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, indicating a high level of digital maturity. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, implements cookie consent mechanisms, and publishes a vulnerability disclosure policy. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The use of security headers and modern frameworks further strengthens its security posture. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with strong business credibility, technical robustness, and compliance with privacy regulations. Strategic recommendations include enhancing explicit security header declarations and continuous monitoring of third-party scripts to maintain security integrity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
45/ 100 · High
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. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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';…

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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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
0
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
45
Average
63

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

Synopsys operates as a major player in the semiconductor and technology industry, providing essential tools and IP for silicon to systems design. Their competitive advantage lies in their comprehensive product portfolio, strategic partnerships with leading foundries and technology companies (Samsung, TSMC, Arm, Intel), and a strong focus on AI and multi-die solutions. Revenue streams are primarily from software licenses, IP sales, and professional services. The target customers are semiconductor companies, system designers, and enterprises requiring advanced verification and design tools. The company demonstrates growth through innovation in AI-powered workflows and cloud offerings. Their partnership ecosystem is robust, enhancing market reach and technology integration.

Security posture

The security maturity of the website is high, with enforced HTTPS and use of modern security headers. The presence of a published vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contacts indicates preparedness for security incidents. No signs of malware, phishing, or exposed credentials were found. The site uses cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR compliance. However, explicit Content-Security-Policy headers were not clearly identified and should be verified. The use of third-party scripts is extensive but appears managed through Adobe Launch and other tag management solutions. Overall, the security culture appears strong with ongoing monitoring and analytics.

Recommendations

  1. Explicitly implement and monitor Content-Security-Policy headers to mitigate XSS risks.
  2. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and libraries to prevent vulnerabilities.
  3. Enhance transparency on data retention policies related to user analytics and tracking.
  4. Expand contact information to include direct phone numbers for security and support teams.
  5. Develop a long-term security strategy incorporating zero-trust principles and continuous compliance monitoring.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Synopsys, Inc.
Description
Synopsys is a valued partner for global silicon to systems design across a wide range of vertical markets, empowering technology innovators everywhere with the industry’s most comprehensive and trusted solutions.
Key services
Silicon Design & Verification, AI-Powered Optimization, Silicon IP, Systems Verification and Validation, Cloud-based EDA software licenses
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Video.js, Brightcove Video Player, jQuery, Font Awesome, Coveo Search, Google Tag Manager, Marketo, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Cloudflare Insights
Frameworks
Adobe Launch (Tag Management), Brightcove Video Analytics
Platforms
Web (Responsive), Cloud-based EDA software platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Vulnerability disclosure policy published
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused headers and scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics (implied via GTM), Marketo, Cloudflare Insights
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Twitter Ads, CrazyEgg
Tracking pixels
Adobe Launch, Marketo, OneTrust, Cloudflare Insights
Marketing tools
Adobe Launch, Marketo, Coveo Search
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Comprehensive navigation with clear segmentation of solutions, products, support, and company info.
  3. Strong presence of multimedia content including videos with analytics tracking.
  4. Robust privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented.
  5. Active use of marketing and analytics tools for user engagement and data collection.
  6. Partnerships with major industry players are prominently displayed.
  7. No signs of security issues or content blocking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern and robust technical infrastructure based on Adobe Experience Manager, integrating advanced video streaming via Brightcove and comprehensive analytics through Adobe and Google platforms. The site is optimized for fast loading and mobile responsiveness, with good accessibility features. The use of Coveo for search and OneTrust for cookie management indicates a mature approach to user experience and privacy compliance. Technical risks are minimal but include dependency on multiple third-party services which require ongoing management. The infrastructure supports scalability and high availability, suitable for an enterprise-grade technology company.
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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