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Vercara · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Vercara, a DigiCert company, specializes in providing authoritative DNS and managed DNS services designed for enterprise customers, including Fortune 500 companies. Their offerings focus on security, reliability, and performance, with key services such as DDoS protection and web application firewall solutions. The company positions itself as a leader in securing online experiences, leveraging strong industry certifications and a trusted brand identity. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Elementor and integrates a comprehensive suite of marketing, analytics, and performance monitoring tools including Marketo, Google Tag Manager, New Relic, and various tracking pixels. The site demonstrates excellent mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs robust security headers, and follows best practices in form security and data protection. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, incident response contact information and vulnerability disclosure policies could be more prominently published to enhance transparency. Overall, the website and domain exhibit high legitimacy and trustworthiness. The lack of WHOIS data for the subdomain is expected and consistent with enterprise subdomain management. The site is safe for general audiences and aligns well with industry standards for security and privacy compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

    • 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

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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
25
Email security
82
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
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

Vercara operates in the technology sector, focusing on DNS and cybersecurity services for enterprise clients. Their business model is B2B, targeting large organizations requiring secure and reliable DNS infrastructure. The company benefits from its association with DigiCert, a recognized leader in digital security. Their market position is strong, supported by certifications like ISO 27001 and SOC 2, and a client base that includes Fortune 500 companies. The website content and structure indicate a focus on thought leadership and customer education through white papers, webinars, and reports. The partnership ecosystem includes DigiCert and other cybersecurity entities, enhancing their service portfolio and market reach.

Security posture

Vercara demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities. The use of industry-standard certifications and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST indicates a commitment to security best practices. The website integrates secure forms and anti-bot mechanisms, reducing risk of abuse. However, the absence of a clearly visible incident response contact and vulnerability disclosure policy suggests room for improvement in transparency and incident management readiness. Overall, the security posture is strong and appropriate for an enterprise DNS service provider.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to enhance transparency and encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Make incident response contact information more accessible on the website to improve trust and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking pixels to minimize potential security risks.
  4. Enhance privacy compliance disclosures, including detailed data retention policies and user rights information.
  5. Continue investing in security certifications and communicate these prominently to reinforce trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Vercara, a DigiCert Company
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Vercara
Description
Vercara provides hosted DNS services focusing on secure, fast, and accurate query responses to websites and other vital online assets. They offer authoritative DNS solutions tailored for businesses requiring reliability and security.
Key services
Authoritative DNS, Managed DNS, DDoS Protection, Web Application Firewall, Protective DNS
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, Marketo, Google Tag Manager, New Relic, Bing Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, ZoomInfo Pixel, Bizible, Qualified
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CSP
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with anti-bot measures

Analytics and tracking

Services
New Relic, Google Analytics (via GTM), Marketo, Bing Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, ZoomInfo Pixel, Bizible, Qualified
Marketing tools
Marketo
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and targeted at enterprise customers.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and marketing/analytics tools.
  4. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable for subdomain but consistent with parent domain usage.
  6. No adult or questionable content detected.
  7. Multiple trust indicators including certifications and Fortune 500 clientele.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern technology stack centered on WordPress and Elementor, supported by a robust set of marketing and analytics tools such as Marketo, Google Tag Manager, and New Relic. Performance is optimized with fast loading times and excellent mobile responsiveness. Accessibility features are implemented to a good standard, and SEO practices are well applied with comprehensive metadata and structured data. The hosting environment appears enterprise-grade, likely managed by DigiCert or associated providers. Technical risks are minimal, though ongoing monitoring of third-party integrations is advised to prevent potential vulnerabilities.
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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