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Security report for usfcr.com

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

Medium risk. 4 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

US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) is a specialized service provider focused on assisting businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies with federal contracting registrations, including SAM registrations and SBA set-aside certifications. Established in 2009, USFCR has completed over 300,000 SAM registrations, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the federal contracting space. Their service offerings include registration facilitation, compliance monitoring, proposal writing consulting, and vendor verification programs, targeting a broad audience from small to large entities seeking federal contracts. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including Bootstrap, FontAwesome, Google reCaptcha, and various analytics and advertising pixels such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and LinkedIn Insight Tag. The site is hosted on DigitalOcean and built using HubSpot CMS components, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. The site is mobile optimized with good SEO and accessibility basics, though some improvements could be made in accessibility features. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and implements reCaptcha for form security, but lacks DNSSEC and explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options. No privacy or cookie policies were found, representing a compliance gap especially regarding GDPR. The WHOIS data shows a consistent and legitimate domain registration with no privacy protection, supporting the business credibility. Overall, USFCR presents a professional and trustworthy online presence with solid business credibility and technical implementation. However, it should improve privacy compliance and security hardening to enhance user trust and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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. 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

    • 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

  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 headers
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
58
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

USFCR operates in the government contracting sector, providing essential registration and compliance services that enable businesses and nonprofits to participate in federal contracting and grant opportunities. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive experience, having completed over 300,000 SAM registrations, and their comprehensive service suite that includes case manager support and optimization of government profiles. The business model is service-oriented, generating revenue through registration facilitation, consulting, and vendor verification programs. The target customers range from small businesses to large government agencies. The company maintains partnerships and integrates with federal systems such as SAM.gov and SBA programs, enhancing its market position. Growth indicators include a long domain age and a broad service portfolio. The company leverages digital marketing and tracking extensively to reach and engage its audience.

Security posture

The security maturity of USFCR's website is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and Google reCaptcha is used to protect forms from automated abuse. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of explicit security headers reduce the overall security posture. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response policies are publicly available, which limits transparency and preparedness. The extensive use of third-party tracking and advertising scripts increases the attack surface and privacy risks. The lack of privacy and cookie policies is a significant compliance gap, especially for GDPR. Overall, while basic security measures are in place, there is room for improvement in DNS security, header implementation, and privacy compliance to reduce risk and enhance trust.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and security.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, including GDPR compliance statements.
  3. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  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
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, SBA Set-Aside Certifications (VOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8a), Federal Contracting Services, Advanced Procurement Portal (APP), Simplified Acquisition Program (SAP), Vendor Management Program, Federal Proposal Writing & Consulting, Verified Vendor Program, Grant Writing Service, Federal Teaming Opportunities
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap CSS, FontAwesome, jQuery Mousewheel, Google reCaptcha, Google Tag Manager, Trustpilot Widget, Reddit Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Bing Ads, Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Google reCaptcha implemented on forms
  • Use of security-related scripts like Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel with integrity attributes

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Reddit Pixel, Bing Ads
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
Reddit Ads, Bing Ads, Facebook Ads, Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Reddit Pixel, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Bing Ads Pixel
Marketing tools
Trustpilot Widget
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website provides comprehensive federal contracting registration services.
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Multiple external tracking and advertising scripts are used, indicating extensive user tracking.
  4. Domain is well aged and consistent with business claims.
  5. No WAF or blocking detected; site fully accessible.
  6. Technical stack is modern and uses common frameworks and libraries.
  7. Security headers and DNSSEC could be improved.
  8. Contact information is available but no direct email addresses found in HTML.
  9. No visible security or incident response policies.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack with Bootstrap for responsive design, FontAwesome for icons, and HubSpot CMS components for content management. It integrates multiple analytics and advertising tools including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Reddit Pixel, and Bing Ads, indicating a mature marketing infrastructure. Hosting is provided by DigitalOcean, a reputable cloud provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. However, accessibility features are basic and could be enhanced. The site uses Google reCaptcha for form security but lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports business needs but could benefit from security and privacy enhancements.
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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