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Security report for traceisys.com

Trace · Finance · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Trace is a UK-based company providing business-critical software solutions tailored for insurance and reinsurance brokers globally. Their flagship products, OpenTWINS and OT Messaging, support the entire broking lifecycle and facilitate eTrading, positioning them as a key technology partner in the insurance finance sector. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image targeting insurance brokers worldwide. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and analytics tools, offering moderate performance and good mobile optimization. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms in place, but lacks visible security headers and explicit public security policies. The absence of WHOIS registration data is a notable concern, though the website content and contact information suggest a legitimate business. Overall, the site is trustworthy but would benefit from enhanced transparency and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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. 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

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, LinkedIn

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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  • 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
69
Security headers
80
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
50
Average
62

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

Trace operates in the finance and technology sectors, focusing on software solutions for insurance broking. Their business model is B2B, serving global insurance brokers with integrated software products that streamline risk management and trading processes. The company appears medium-sized with a UK base and a market position emphasizing long-term client relationships and global reach. The website content and product offerings indicate a mature business with a clear target audience and specialized services. The partnership ecosystem includes LinkedIn presence and use of third-party tools like Bugherd for issue tracking. Growth indicators include ongoing content updates and SEO optimization. However, the lack of WHOIS transparency and public certifications may impact trust among some stakeholders.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and implements a cookie consent banner, indicating awareness of privacy and security compliance. However, no security headers such as Content Security Policy or HSTS were detected, and no public security or incident response policies are available. There is no evidence of vulnerability disclosure programs or security.txt files. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics and Bugherd introduces moderate tracking but no obvious vulnerabilities. The absence of WHOIS data raises questions about domain registration legitimacy, which is a security concern. Overall, the security maturity is moderate with room for improvement in transparency, header implementation, and incident readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish comprehensive security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish explicit security policies and incident response procedures on the website to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Verify and update WHOIS registration information to ensure domain legitimacy and reduce suspicion.
  5. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and plugins to minimize potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Trace
Description
Trace delivers global solutions for global brokers, in partnership, with innovative solutions that support the complete broking lifecycle
Key services
OpenTWINS software supporting whole risk cycle worldwide, OT Messaging for eTrading benefits
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.5, jQuery 3.7.1, Google Analytics, Bugherd, WP Rocket
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Bugherd
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 no blocking or WAF detected
  2. Professional and consistent branding with clear business focus
  3. No forms detected on homepage; no personal data collection observed
  4. Cookie consent banner present and functional
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, which is unusual for a commercial domain
  6. Use of common analytics and bug tracking tools
  7. No explicit security policies or incident response info publicly available
  8. No visible security headers detected in provided data
  9. Website uses HTTPS with valid certificates
  10. Social media presence limited to LinkedIn
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform with version 6.8.5, utilizing popular plugins such as Yoast SEO for optimization and WP Rocket for caching and performance. JavaScript libraries include jQuery 3.7.1 and various frontend modules for UI components. Analytics are implemented via Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, with Bugherd used for bug tracking. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and lazy loading for media. Performance is moderate, with caching and minification techniques applied. However, no hosting provider information was detected, and accessibility features are basic. Technical debt appears low but could be improved by adding security headers and enhancing accessibility compliance.
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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