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Security report for taxamo.com

Vertex, Inc. · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Vertex, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated tax technology solutions, serving over 10,000 businesses globally since 1978. The company offers comprehensive services including tax determination, compliance reporting, e-invoicing, and audit planning, targeting businesses requiring robust tax automation and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Their platform integrates seamlessly with major ERP, eCommerce, and financial systems, enabling real-time tax automation and continuous compliance. Technically, the website is built on Drupal with modern JavaScript libraries and employs strong privacy and security practices including HTTPS, CSP, and cookie consent mechanisms. The security posture is robust with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Overall, Vertex demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure, strong market presence, and a high level of professionalism and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
75/ 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. 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

  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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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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
55
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
75
Average
65

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

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

Total records
54
Employees
0
Customers
54
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
6%

6 subdomains affected

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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

Vertex holds a strong market position as a trusted tax technology provider with a long-standing history and extensive client base. Their business model focuses on B2B software and managed services, emphasizing global tax compliance and automation. The company leverages partnerships and subsidiaries like Taxamo to expand its service offerings. Their content and resources indicate a commitment to thought leadership and customer support, enhancing their competitive advantage. The integration capabilities with various platforms and systems highlight their adaptability and focus on customer-centric solutions.

Security posture

The website exhibits a high level of security maturity, utilizing HTTPS with strong SSL configurations and implementing Content Security Policy with nonce values. There are no signs of exposed credentials, vulnerable libraries, or security misconfigurations. Privacy compliance is evident through comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, along with GDPR consent mechanisms. However, the absence of a public security policy or incident response contact information suggests areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security culture appears strong, supporting business continuity and customer trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance transparency by detailing data retention policies and security certifications.
  5. Continue monitoring and updating third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Vertex, Inc.
Description
Vertex is the leading and most-trusted provider of comprehensive, integrated tax technology solutions, having helped 10,000+ businesses since 1978.
Key services
Tax determination, Tax compliance and reporting, E-invoicing solutions, Tax data insight and audit planning, Integration with ERP, eCommerce, procurement, and financial systems
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 8, Drupal 10, GSAP, Lottie-web, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot, Qualified
Frameworks
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Content Security Policy with nonce
  • Cookie consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, GA Connector, Pardot
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cookiebot, GA Connector, Qualified
Marketing tools
Pardot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no WAF or security blocks
  2. Comprehensive and professional tax technology solutions provider
  3. Strong focus on global tax compliance and automation
  4. Multiple user engagement points including newsletter and demo requests
  5. Use of modern web technologies and compliance with privacy regulations
  6. Clear and consistent branding and messaging
  7. Active social media presence and external partnerships
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern Drupal CMS platform, utilizing advanced JavaScript libraries such as GSAP and Lottie-web for interactive content. It integrates with multiple marketing and analytics tools including Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot, Pardot, and Qualified. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility features, and SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with opportunities for further optimization. The technical infrastructure supports a complex, content-rich site with dynamic forms and user engagement features, indicating a mature and well-maintained digital environment.
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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