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Security report for usablenet.com

UsableNet, Inc. · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

UsableNet, Inc. is a well-established digital accessibility company with over 25 years of experience, providing ADA, WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and EAA compliance services. Their offerings include managed accessibility services, accessibility testing software, and expert consulting. The company targets businesses and organizations seeking to ensure digital accessibility compliance and improve usability for all users. Their market position is strong, supported by a portfolio of notable clients and a comprehensive resource library. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks such as Next.js and integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain protections in place, though there is room for improvement in publishing explicit security policies and enabling DNSSEC. Overall, the website is professional, accessible, and trustworthy, with extensive tracking and marketing integrations balanced by clear privacy and cookie policies.

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

6 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"

    • 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

  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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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
65
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
64

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

UsableNet operates in the technology sector focusing on digital accessibility compliance. Their business model is B2B, offering both managed services and software platforms to empower clients. The company demonstrates competitive advantages through its long-standing industry presence, comprehensive service suite, and strong client base including global brands. Revenue streams likely include subscription software, managed service contracts, and consulting fees. Target customers span multiple industries requiring compliance with accessibility laws. The company maintains a robust partnership ecosystem and invests in thought leadership and educational content to support market growth.

Security posture

The security maturity level is good, with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections active. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates gaps in transparency and readiness. The use of multiple third-party tracking and marketing scripts increases the attack surface but appears managed. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policy. Incident response readiness and security culture could be enhanced by publishing explicit policies and contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Add explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options to harden the website.
  5. Review and minimize third-party tracking scripts to reduce privacy risks and improve performance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
UsableNet, Inc.
Description
UsableNet, Inc. provides Digital Accessibility best practices, news, thought leadership, and insights to make ADA Web Compliance Easier and Faster.
Key services
UsableNet Assistive (Managed Accessibility Service), UsableNet AQA (Accessibility Management and Testing Software), Accessibility Audits & Support Services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Apollo.io, Loop Analytics, Salesloft, Lucky Orange, 6sense
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Cloudfront CDN
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics (via GTM), Loop Analytics, Lucky Orange, Apollo.io, 6sense
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, HubSpot Analytics, Loop Analytics, Apollo.io, Lucky Orange, 6sense
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Salesloft
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 and not blocked by any WAF or security challenge
  2. Strong focus on digital accessibility compliance and services
  3. Comprehensive resource library and educational content
  4. Use of multiple marketing and analytics tools indicating mature digital marketing strategy
  5. No exposed sensitive information or security misconfigurations detected
  6. Domain WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term business presence
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern React-based framework (Next.js) with server-side rendering and static export, ensuring fast performance and SEO optimization. Integration with multiple analytics and marketing platforms indicates a mature digital marketing infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, reflecting the company's core business focus. Hosting appears to be via AWS Cloudfront CDN, supporting global performance. No major technical debt or legacy technologies were detected. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and DNS security. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively.
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. 66/100Medium33 findingsView report
  2. 66/100 +12Medium33 findingsView report
  3. 54/100Medium25 findingsView report
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