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Security report for tech.co

Tech.co · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Tech.co is a well-established technology news and advice platform providing the latest news, reviews, and expert guidance to help businesses and technology enthusiasts stay informed and grow securely. The website targets professionals and business owners interested in technology trends and practical advice. The platform operates primarily as a media and content publisher with monetization through advertising and affiliate marketing. Technically, Tech.co is built on WordPress with modern SEO and analytics tools, including Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, and OneTrust for cookie consent, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized, fast-loading, and accessible, ensuring a positive user experience. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, employs security headers, and integrates fraud detection scripts, demonstrating a solid security posture. However, it lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response contact, which could be improved. Overall, Tech.co presents a trustworthy, professional, and compliant online presence with strong business credibility and technical maturity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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 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
    • 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

    • 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

  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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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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
71

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 tech.co, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
362
Employees
0
Customers
324
Third parties
38
Weak passwords
19%

5 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

Tech.co holds a strong market position as a trusted source for technology news and advice, targeting a medium-sized audience of tech professionals and business owners. Its business model revolves around content publishing with revenue streams from advertising and affiliate partnerships, such as WebsiteBuilderExpert. The company maintains consistent branding and leverages social media channels for audience engagement. The website's SEO and content quality support its competitive advantage in the technology media sector. While no parent company or subsidiaries are identified, the platform's digital maturity and marketing ecosystem indicate a well-managed operation with growth potential.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and integration of consent management via OneTrust. The inclusion of Anura fraud detection scripts indicates proactive measures against fraudulent traffic. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response procedures, or vulnerability disclosure program represents a compliance gap. These omissions could impact incident readiness and transparency. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced documentation and formalized security governance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact channel to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user trust by providing certifications or compliance badges where applicable.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Tech.co
Description
Tech.co shares the latest news, reviews and expert advice so you can know more about tech, work smarter, and grow your business, securely.
Key services
Technology news, Product reviews, Expert advice guides
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Anura fraud detection
Frameworks
WPBakery Page Builder
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with OneTrust
  • Use of Google Tag Manager for controlled script loading
  • Anura fraud detection script included

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Anura
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
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 blocking or WAF challenges
  2. Strong SEO and structured data implementation
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms
  4. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected
  5. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks
  6. Clear business focus on technology news and advice
  7. Social media presence consistent with brand
  8. No suspicious or malicious external links
Technical notes

Notes

Tech.co is built on a WordPress CMS platform using WPBakery Page Builder and Yoast SEO for content management and optimization. The site employs Google Tag Manager for analytics and OneTrust for cookie consent, reflecting compliance with privacy regulations. The technology stack includes modern fonts, SVG icons, and asynchronous script loading for performance. The site is mobile-responsive with good accessibility features and fast loading times. No significant technical debt or outdated libraries were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but the infrastructure supports a professional media website. Opportunities exist to further modernize by adopting advanced security frameworks and enhancing incident response capabilities.
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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