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Security report for usablenet.com

UsableNet, Inc. · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

UsableNet, Inc. is a well-established company specializing in digital accessibility compliance services, with over 25 years of industry experience. They provide a combination of managed services, accessibility testing software, and expert consulting to help organizations meet ADA, WCAG, and EAA standards. Their market position is strong, supported by a reputable client base including major global brands. The company targets businesses seeking to improve digital accessibility and reduce legal risks associated with non-compliance. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks such as Next.js and integrates multiple analytics and marketing platforms including HubSpot, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook Pixel. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, SEO, and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and standard security practices observed, though DNSSEC is not enabled and explicit security policies are not published. The security evaluation shows no critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is robust with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms in place. Contact information is primarily via web forms, with no direct emails or phone numbers publicly listed. The domain is mature and consistent with the company's claims, enhancing trustworthiness. Overall, UsableNet presents a professional, secure, and compliant digital presence aligned with its business objectives. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing explicit security and incident response policies, and considering a vulnerability disclosure program to further enhance trust and security posture.

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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

5 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
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
66

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 digital accessibility technology sector, offering B2B services that combine technology and expert consulting. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing industry presence, comprehensive service offerings, and integration of AI with human expertise. Revenue streams likely include managed service subscriptions, software licensing, and consulting fees. The company targets regulated industries and organizations facing legal compliance challenges, positioning itself as a trusted partner for accessibility solutions. Their partnership ecosystem includes marketing and analytics platforms, and they maintain a strong brand presence with major clients. Growth indicators include recent content updates, resource expansions, and compliance deadline awareness campaigns.

Security posture

The security maturity level of UsableNet's website is good, with HTTPS enforced and no visible critical vulnerabilities. The use of reputable third-party analytics and marketing tools is balanced with privacy compliance measures such as cookie consent banners. However, the absence of explicit security policies and incident response contacts represents a compliance gap. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information was found, which could improve transparency and incident handling readiness. The domain registration is consistent and stable, supporting trust. Overall, the security culture appears mature but could benefit from formalized documentation and DNSSEC implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Implement and publicly expose security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options if not already done.
  4. Establish and communicate a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Continue to monitor and audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure privacy compliance and minimize risk.
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. They offer managed services, accessibility management and testing software, audits, and support services to ensure compliance with WCAG, ADA, and EAA standards.
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 Analytics and Marketing, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Bing Ads, SalesLoft, Lucky Orange, Loop Analytics, Marketo Forms, jQuery
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
HubSpot, LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Analytics
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
  • Use of security and analytics scripts from reputable sources

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics (via GTM), LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads, Lucky Orange, Loop Analytics, SalesLoft
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, HubSpot Analytics, Lucky Orange, Loop Analytics, SalesLoft
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Marketo, 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 reputable analytics and marketing tools.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected in HTML content.
  6. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via forms.
  8. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  9. Domain is mature and consistent with business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React with Next.js framework, ensuring server-side rendering and good performance. Integration with multiple marketing and analytics platforms indicates a mature digital marketing infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, reflecting adherence to best practices in usability and compliance. Hosting details are not explicit but DNS uses foundationdns.com name servers. Performance is fast with preloading and deferred script loading. Technical risks are minimal but could include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing management to avoid privacy or security issues.
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 −2Medium34 findingsView report
  2. 66/100 +12Medium33 findingsView report
  3. 54/100Medium25 findingsView report
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