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Security report for urldefense.com

Proofpoint · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The domain urldefense.com serves as a component of Proofpoint's cybersecurity infrastructure, specifically supporting their Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) product. The website content is minimal, primarily providing an informational notice that the domain is used to protect enterprise users from targeted phishing and malware threats by scanning URLs. The domain is registered with MarkMonitor Inc., a reputable registrar for enterprise domains, and uses AWS DNS services, indicating a robust technical infrastructure. However, the website itself lacks comprehensive content such as privacy policies, cookie notices, or contact information, which limits its completeness as a public-facing site. From a technical perspective, the site uses basic HTML and CSS with no detected advanced frameworks or CMS. DNS hosting via AWS and domain registration details reflect enterprise-grade management. Security posture is moderate; while domain status codes prevent unauthorized changes, DNSSEC is not enabled and no security headers were detected in the provided data. The site is accessible without WAF or security challenges, and no vulnerabilities or malicious content were found. Security-wise, the domain functions as a protective redirector within Proofpoint's ecosystem, contributing to enterprise email security by blocking malicious URLs. The lack of explicit security policies or incident response contacts on this domain is a gap but may be addressed on the main Proofpoint corporate site. Overall, the domain is legitimate and trustworthy but limited in standalone content and compliance disclosures. Strategically, the domain supports Proofpoint's market position as a leading cybersecurity provider focused on advanced threat protection for enterprises. Recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, adding security headers, and publishing privacy and cookie policies to enhance compliance and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

  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

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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
62
Security headers
80
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
73

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention urldefense.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
184
Employees
0
Customers
184
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
2%

1 subdomain affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Proofpoint operates in the cybersecurity sector, providing advanced threat protection solutions primarily targeting enterprise customers. Their business model revolves around delivering security products such as Targeted Attack Protection that prevent phishing and malware attacks via email. The company leverages a strong brand presence and enterprise-grade infrastructure, including domain registration with MarkMonitor and AWS DNS hosting. Proofpoint's competitive advantage lies in its specialized threat intelligence and integration with enterprise security ecosystems. The domain analyzed is a service domain used for URL defense and redirection, indicating a layered security approach. The absence of direct contact or transactional features on this domain suggests it is a technical service endpoint rather than a customer-facing marketing site. Proofpoint's partnerships and integrations likely extend beyond this domain, but no related domains were identified here.

Security posture

The security posture of urldefense.com is moderate. The domain is protected by registrar-level status codes that prevent unauthorized deletion, transfer, or updates, which is a strong control. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could improve DNS integrity. No security headers were detected in the provided data, representing a missed opportunity to harden the web server against common attacks. The site uses HTTPS (implied by the domain usage in Proofpoint's ecosystem), but SSL configuration details are not provided. No forms or input fields exist, reducing attack surface. The domain functions as a redirector within a security product, which reduces risk exposure. No privacy or cookie policies are present, which may be acceptable given the domain's technical role but is a compliance consideration. Incident response contacts or vulnerability disclosure policies are not found on this domain, which could be improved for transparency. Overall, the domain supports a secure ecosystem but could enhance its security posture with DNSSEC and security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve DNS security and prevent DNS spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden the web server.
  3. Publish privacy and cookie policies on the domain or clearly link to them on the main corporate site to improve compliance.
  4. Provide clear contact information or security incident response contacts to enhance transparency and trust.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Proofpoint
Description
This domain is part of the cybersecurity system that protects enterprise users from targeted phishing emails and threats. It is associated with Proofpoint's Targeted Attack Protection product for advanced threat security.
Key services
Targeted Attack Protection, Phishing and malware URL scanning, Enterprise email security
Content quality
basic
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS, AWS DNS hosting
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website content is minimal and focused on explaining the purpose of the domain as part of Proofpoint's security infrastructure.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies are present on this domain.
  3. No contact information or forms are provided on the page.
  4. The domain uses AWS DNS services and is registered with MarkMonitor, indicating enterprise-grade management.
  5. No tracking or advertising technologies detected.
  6. No security headers detected in the provided data; DNSSEC is not enabled.
  7. The site is safe with no adult or questionable content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with basic HTML and CSS, with no detected advanced frameworks or CMS. Hosting is supported by AWS DNS services, indicating reliable infrastructure. The domain is registered with MarkMonitor, a registrar favored by enterprises for domain protection. Performance is moderate given the minimal content. Mobile optimization and accessibility are basic but sufficient for the simple page. SEO optimization is minimal due to lack of meta tags beyond title and viewport. No analytics or tracking scripts were detected, indicating minimal user tracking. The technical setup is stable but could benefit from modern security enhancements and richer metadata for SEO and accessibility.
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. 74/100Medium25 findingsView report
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