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Security report for uscontractorregistration.com

US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) · Government · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) is a specialized service provider focused on assisting businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies with federal registrations and contracting services. Established in 2009, USFCR has positioned itself as a trusted partner in the federal sector, having completed over 300,000 SAM registrations. Their key offerings include SAM registration and renewal, SBA set-aside program qualifications, federal proposal writing, vendor management, and grant writing services. The company targets a broad audience ranging from small to large organizations seeking to engage with federal contracts and grants. Technically, the website is built on a modern stack leveraging Bootstrap, jQuery, HubSpot CMS, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Bing Ads, Facebook Pixel, and Trustpilot. Hosting is provided by DigitalOcean, and the site employs HTTPS with appropriate security headers, Google reCaptcha for form protection, and a client portal for registered users. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, though accessibility could be improved. From a security perspective, USFCR maintains a solid posture with encrypted communications, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. The WHOIS data corroborates the business legitimacy with a long-standing domain registration and no privacy protection, aligning with the company's stated history. Overall, USFCR presents a professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained online presence suitable for its government contracting niche. Strategic improvements in security transparency and accessibility would further enhance its credibility and compliance posture.

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

3 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

  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 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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  • 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
77
Security headers
60
Email security
80
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
73
Average
68

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

USFCR operates in the government contracting support sector, providing essential registration and certification services required for federal contracting and grant eligibility. Their market position is strong, supported by a decade-plus operational history and a large client base. The business model revolves around service fees for registration, consulting, and ongoing compliance support. Revenue streams likely include registration fees, consulting services, and subscription access to proprietary portals like the Advanced Procurement Portal. The target customers are businesses and nonprofits of all sizes aiming to enter or expand in the federal marketplace. The company leverages partnerships and integrations with federal systems and third-party marketing platforms to enhance service delivery and client acquisition. Growth indicators include a robust online presence, extensive service offerings, and active marketing campaigns. The company’s ecosystem includes client portals, partner programs, and verified vendor seals to build trust and competitive advantage.

Security posture

USFCR demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement, use of security headers, and integration of Google reCaptcha to protect forms from automated abuse. The site avoids exposing sensitive data in its HTML and employs reputable third-party analytics and marketing scripts. However, the lack of a formal security policy or incident response contact information is a gap in transparency and preparedness. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, which could hinder coordinated vulnerability reporting. The domain’s DNSSEC is not enabled, representing a minor DNS security gap. Overall, the security measures are appropriate for the business type, but improvements in policy publication and DNS security would strengthen the posture. The website’s security score is good, reflecting solid technical controls but moderate governance visibility.

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 a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Conduct an accessibility audit and improve compliance with WCAG standards.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts to mitigate risks from vulnerable libraries.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR)
Description
System for Award Management (SAM) registrations, SBA contract set-aside certifications (VOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8a), and other federal contracting services.
Key services
SAM Registration and Renewal, SBA Set-Aside Program Qualifications (WOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8a), Federal Proposal Writing & Consulting, Vendor Management Program, Grant Writing Service, Advanced Procurement Portal (APP), Simplified Acquisition Program (SAP), Verified Vendor Program
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap CSS, Font Awesome, jQuery, Google reCaptcha, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot Analytics, Trustpilot Widget, Reddit Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Bing Ads, Google Analytics, Fancybox, Slick Carousel
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCaptcha implemented on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers
  • Client portal login secured

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics, Bing UET, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Reddit Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, Facebook Ads, Reddit Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Reddit Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Bing UET
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing, Trustpilot Reviews
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Comprehensive federal contracting services offered.
  3. Strong presence of marketing and analytics tools.
  4. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
  5. Good security posture with HTTPS and security headers.
  6. No explicit privacy or security policy for incident response found.
  7. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and business history.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern and widely supported technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for interactivity, and HubSpot CMS for content management and marketing automation. Hosting on DigitalOcean provides reliable infrastructure. The site integrates multiple analytics and advertising platforms, enabling extensive user tracking and marketing capabilities. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization especially in script loading and caching. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and structured data. Mobile optimization is good, ensuring usability across devices. Accessibility is basic and could benefit from enhancements to meet higher standards. The technical implementation supports the business goals effectively but should focus on improving performance and accessibility to enhance user experience and compliance.
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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