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Security report for tyk.io

Digital Privacy Corporation · Technology · United States

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Tyk.io is a mature technology company specializing in API management platforms and API gateway solutions. Founded in 2012 and operated by Digital Privacy Corporation in the US, the company targets developers and enterprises seeking scalable and secure API management. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence with a focus on technical excellence and user experience. The technical infrastructure leverages modern web technologies including WordPress CMS, Cloudflare DNS, Google Tag Manager, and advanced lazy loading scripts, indicating a high level of digital maturity. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and domain transfer protections, though there is room for improvement in DNSSEC adoption and explicit security policy disclosures. Privacy compliance is currently basic, lacking visible privacy and cookie policies or consent mechanisms. Overall, the website is trustworthy and well-positioned in the API management market, but could enhance transparency and compliance to further strengthen user trust and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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

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 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 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
75
Security headers
55
Email security
98
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
81

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

Tyk.io operates in the competitive API management sector, offering a SaaS and open-source hybrid business model. Its key services include API gateways, analytics, developer portals, and security governance, catering primarily to IT professionals and enterprises. The company maintains a consistent brand and leverages partnerships with major cloud and analytics providers. The domain age and registrant data support a credible and established market presence. The absence of explicit contact details and limited social media presence suggest a focus on direct enterprise engagement rather than broad consumer marketing. The use of advanced web technologies and integrations with consent management and A/B testing tools indicate a data-driven approach to customer experience and marketing.

Security posture

The website benefits from HTTPS encryption, Cloudflare DNS protection, and domain transfer lock status, which are positive security indicators. However, the lack of DNSSEC and absence of security headers or published security policies reduce the overall security maturity. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The site does not provide explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure channels, which could hinder rapid response to security issues. Privacy compliance is minimal, with no visible GDPR-related documentation or cookie consent banners. Enhancing these areas would improve the security posture and regulatory compliance, reducing risk and increasing stakeholder confidence.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  3. Implement and display a cookie consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations.
  4. Add a security policy page and incident response contact information, including security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Incorporate security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden web security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Digital Privacy Corporation
Description
Tyk.io provides an API management platform and API gateway solutions designed to help organizations manage, secure, and analyze their APIs effectively.
Key services
API Gateway, API Management Platform, API Analytics, Developer Portal, Security and Governance
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Cloudflare DNS, Google Tag Manager, Convert Experiences (A/B testing), Usercentrics (Consent Management Platform), Rocket Lazy Load Scripts
Frameworks
WordPress (Yoast SEO plugin detected)
Platforms
AWS S3 (for tofu_embed.js script), Cloudflare (DNS and possibly CDN)
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled (implied by URL)
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS for protection

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Convert Experiences
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Convert Experiences, Usercentrics
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website uses modern JavaScript lazy loading techniques.
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policy pages detected in provided content.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the HTML content.
  4. Social media links limited; Facebook domain verification present but no direct social links found.
  5. Strong branding consistency with custom icons and logos.
  6. Use of Cloudflare DNS and Google Tag Manager indicates professional infrastructure.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  8. No explicit security or incident response contact information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with Yoast SEO plugin, leveraging Cloudflare for DNS and likely CDN services, and AWS S3 for hosting some scripts. It uses advanced JavaScript lazy loading techniques to optimize performance and integrates Google Tag Manager and Convert Experiences for analytics and A/B testing. The site is mobile optimized and has good SEO practices. However, accessibility features are basic and could be improved. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a fast and responsive user experience. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and privacy compliance mechanisms to reduce technical risks.
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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