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Security report for truste.com

TrustArc Inc · Technology · United States

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

TrustArc Inc is an established enterprise specializing in privacy management software and compliance solutions, founded in 2012 and headquartered in the USA. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products including Privacy Studio, Governance Suite, and Assurance Services, targeting privacy professionals and enterprises needing to navigate complex data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Their market position is strong, supported by industry certifications, customer testimonials, and recognition such as a #1 rating on G2. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, hosted on Amazon AWS infrastructure, and employs modern technologies including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and TrustArc's own consent management platform. The site demonstrates good performance, mobile optimization, accessibility, and excellent SEO practices, reflecting a mature digital presence. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and integrates consent management for privacy compliance. While no critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, the absence of certain security headers and a public security policy or vulnerability disclosure page suggests room for improvement. The domain registration data aligns well with the company's business claims, indicating legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, TrustArc presents a professional, secure, and privacy-focused online presence with strong business credibility. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and adding a vulnerability disclosure mechanism to further strengthen trust and compliance posture.

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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

4 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

  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.

    • 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
57
Security headers
30
Email security
80
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
76

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 technology sector, providing essential privacy and data governance solutions to a global enterprise clientele. Their competitive advantage lies in a comprehensive product suite that automates privacy compliance and risk management, backed by recognized certifications and expert consulting. The business model is primarily B2B SaaS with consulting services, generating revenue through software subscriptions and professional services. Target customers include privacy officers, compliance teams, and enterprises across industries facing regulatory challenges. Growth indicators include a broad customer base of 1500+ companies, active content marketing, and strategic partnerships. The company maintains a strong ecosystem with integrations and a well-established brand presence.

Security posture

TrustArc demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, integration of consent management tools, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The website lacks some recommended security headers such as Content Security Policy and HSTS, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response contact, which limits transparency for security researchers and customers. Compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations is evident through detailed privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Incident response readiness and vulnerability disclosure processes are not publicly documented, representing an area for improvement. Overall, the security culture appears strong but could benefit from enhanced transparency and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to improve web security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Create and maintain a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing clear contact channels for security incidents and data protection inquiries.

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. Contact us for more information!
Key services
Privacy Studio (consent and rights management), Governance Suite (data mapping, risk management, assessments), 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 Platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent and preference management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of consent management scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, TrustArc Consent Management
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. Strong focus on privacy compliance and data governance
  3. Comprehensive product and solution offerings
  4. Active use of consent management and privacy tools
  5. Clear contact information and social media presence
  6. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  7. Good SEO and accessibility practices
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery 3.6.0 and SEO tools like Yoast SEO Premium. Hosting is provided via Amazon AWS, indicated by DNS nameservers. The site uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and TrustArc's own consent management scripts to comply with privacy regulations. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features. The site structure is well-organized with comprehensive metadata, Open Graph tags, and JSON-LD structured data supporting SEO and social sharing. Technical risks are minimal but include the absence of some security headers and potential reliance on third-party scripts that require ongoing monitoring.
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. 64/100 −12Medium24 findingsView report
  2. 76/100 +1Low27 findingsView report
  3. 75/100Medium22 findingsView report
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