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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 a leading enterprise technology company specializing in privacy management software and solutions. Established in 2012, it offers a comprehensive suite of products including Privacy Studio, Governance Suite, and Assurance Services to help organizations automate compliance, manage data governance, and achieve privacy certifications. The company targets privacy professionals and enterprises globally, positioning itself as a trusted partner in navigating complex privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and emerging AI governance laws. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, leveraging modern SEO tools like Yoast SEO Premium and analytics via Google Tag Manager. Hosting is inferred to be on Amazon AWS infrastructure, with a moderate performance profile and good mobile optimization. The site employs a robust consent management platform to ensure privacy compliance and user consent for cookies and tracking. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses domain status protections to prevent unauthorized domain changes. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and security headers are not explicitly detected, representing areas for improvement. The company holds multiple privacy certifications and validations, reinforcing its credibility and compliance posture. Overall, TrustArc presents a professional, trustworthy, and well-structured online presence with strong privacy compliance and security practices. The risk profile is low, with recommendations to enhance DNS security and publish vulnerability disclosure information to further strengthen trust and security 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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  • 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 privacy technology sector, offering SaaS and consulting services focused on privacy compliance and data governance. Its competitive advantages include a broad product portfolio, industry certifications, and a strong reputation evidenced by customer testimonials and high ratings on platforms like G2. The business model is B2B, serving enterprises needing to comply with global privacy regulations. Revenue streams likely include software subscriptions, consulting, and certification services. The company demonstrates growth through continuous product innovation, especially in AI governance, and maintains a robust partnership ecosystem. Strategic observations highlight TrustArc's focus on automation, regulatory guidance, and trust-building as key differentiators in a competitive market.

Security posture

TrustArc exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, domain registration protections, and a comprehensive consent management system. The absence of DNSSEC and explicit security headers suggests room for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the website content. Compliance with major privacy frameworks and certifications indicates strong data protection practices. Incident response contact information is not publicly disclosed, which could be improved. Overall, the security culture appears proactive, aligned with industry standards, and focused on privacy assurance, though transparency in vulnerability disclosure could be better.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  4. Provide explicit incident response contact information to enhance trust and readiness.
  5. Continue investing in privacy automation and AI governance to maintain market leadership.

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), Assurance Services (certifications and validations), Privacy program consulting, Regulatory guidance
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.0, Yoast SEO Premium, Google Tag Manager, Vimeo Player, Truste Consent Management
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management
  • ClientDeleteProhibited domain status
  • ClientRenewProhibited domain status
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • ClientUpdateProhibited domain status

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 content-rich focused on privacy compliance solutions.
  2. Strong emphasis on AI governance and privacy automation.
  3. Multiple customer testimonials and industry certifications enhance trust.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management implemented.
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF interference.
  6. Use of WordPress CMS with modern SEO and analytics tools.
  7. Domain registration details support business legitimacy.
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is based on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery 3.6.0 and Yoast SEO Premium for SEO optimization. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and tracking, and Vimeo is embedded for video content. Hosting is likely on Amazon AWS, inferred from DNS servers. The site is mobile optimized with good accessibility features and a professional design. Performance is moderate, with some opportunities for optimization. The use of a consent management platform indicates a mature approach to privacy compliance. Technical risks are minimal, with the main improvement areas being DNSSEC implementation and enhanced security headers.
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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