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TrustArc Inc · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

TrustArc Inc is a leading enterprise technology company specializing in privacy management software and compliance solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in the USA, TrustArc offers a comprehensive suite of products including Privacy Studio, Governance Suite, and Assurance Services that help organizations automate privacy compliance, manage data governance, and obtain industry-recognized certifications. The company targets privacy professionals and enterprises seeking to navigate complex regulatory environments such as GDPR, CCPA, and emerging AI regulations. Their market position is strong, supported by customer testimonials, industry awards, and a high rating on G2. Technically, TrustArc's website is built on WordPress, leveraging modern technologies such as jQuery, Yoast SEO, and Google Tag Manager. Hosting is provided via AWS infrastructure, ensuring reliable performance and scalability. The site demonstrates excellent mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices, contributing to a positive user experience and strong digital maturity. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and integrates robust consent management mechanisms aligned with privacy regulations. The company holds multiple privacy certifications and validations, reinforcing its commitment to compliance and trust. Minor security improvements are recommended, including enabling DNSSEC and publishing a security.txt file to enhance vulnerability disclosure transparency. Overall, TrustArc presents a low-risk profile with a high degree of business credibility and privacy compliance maturity. Strategic recommendations include enhancing DNS security, formalizing incident response contact channels, and continuing to evolve privacy automation capabilities to maintain market leadership.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 100 · Low
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. 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

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

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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
30
Email security
65
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
64

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

TrustArc operates in the privacy technology sector, providing SaaS and consulting services to enterprises globally. Its competitive advantages include a broad product portfolio addressing consent management, data governance, and privacy certifications, backed by strong industry recognition and customer satisfaction. The business model focuses on subscription-based software sales complemented by professional services. Revenue streams likely include software licenses, consulting fees, and certification services. The target customer segments are privacy officers, compliance teams, and large organizations facing complex regulatory demands. Growth indicators include recent product launches around AI governance and responsible AI certification, reflecting responsiveness to emerging market needs. The partnership ecosystem includes integrations with major platforms and active social media engagement. Operationally, TrustArc demonstrates a mature digital presence and a strategic focus on privacy automation and regulatory guidance.

Security posture

TrustArc exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of consent management scripts, and adherence to privacy frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST. The presence of multiple privacy certifications and validations indicates strong compliance and risk management practices. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the website content. However, the absence of DNSSEC and a security.txt file suggests opportunities to enhance DNS security and vulnerability disclosure transparency. Incident response contact information is not explicitly provided, which could be improved to demonstrate readiness. Overall, the security culture appears robust, aligned with industry best practices, and focused on maintaining trust and compliance in a complex regulatory landscape.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a security.txt file at the root domain to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  3. Provide explicit incident response contact information on the website for security issues.
  4. Implement and report HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  5. Continue enhancing privacy automation features to address evolving AI and data protection regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
TrustArc Inc
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
TrustArc Inc
Description
TrustArc bridges the gap between privacy and data for deeper insights, broader access, and continuous compliance.
Key services
Privacy Studio (consent and rights management), Governance Suite (data mapping, risk management), Assurance Services (privacy certifications and validations), Regulatory guidance and consulting
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.0, Yoast SEO Premium, Google Tag Manager, TrustArc Consent Management scripts
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management
  • Privacy compliance certifications

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
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 maintained.
  2. Strong focus on privacy compliance and data governance solutions.
  3. Comprehensive product and solution offerings with clear navigation.
  4. Active use of consent management and privacy compliance tools.
  5. Strong social media presence and customer testimonials.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  7. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery 3.6.0 and Yoast SEO Premium for SEO optimization. Hosting is on AWS, indicated by the DNS nameservers. The site loads quickly and is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Consent management is implemented via TrustArc's own scripts, ensuring compliance with cookie regulations. The site uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing tags. There is no evidence of outdated or vulnerable libraries. Technical debt appears low, and the infrastructure supports scalability and performance. Opportunities exist to improve DNS security and HTTP header configurations to further harden the technical 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 76/100Low27 findingsView report
  2. 76/100 +1Low27 findingsView report
  3. 75/100Medium22 findingsView report
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