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Security report for vactor.com

Federal Signal Corporation · Transportation · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

Vactor.com is the official website for Vactor Manufacturing, a division of Federal Signal Corporation specializing in combination sewer cleaners and vacuum excavation equipment. The company is positioned as a leader in the transportation and manufacturing sectors, offering advanced technology products targeted at municipal and contractor customers. The website is professionally designed using HubSpot CMS, featuring clear navigation, product information, and marketing integrations. Technically, the site employs modern analytics and tracking tools with GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not published. The absence of WHOIS registration data is a notable anomaly, potentially indicating privacy protection or domain registration issues, which slightly reduces trustworthiness. Overall, the site is credible, professional, and safe for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
    • 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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  • 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
57
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
80

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

Vactor operates in a niche industrial equipment market, focusing on sewer cleaning and vacuum excavation solutions. Its parent company, Federal Signal Corporation, lends significant market credibility. The business model revolves around manufacturing and selling specialized trucks and equipment to municipal and contractor clients. The website reflects a mature digital marketing strategy with integrated analytics and retargeting tools. Partnerships with subsidiaries like TRUVAC enhance product offerings. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the site suggests a preference for lead capture via forms, typical in B2B contexts. The company maintains a consistent brand presence and targets a professional audience with detailed product information and purchasing options.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with enforced HTTPS, presence of key security headers, and GDPR-compliant cookie consent. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of multiple third-party analytics and tracking services is balanced with user consent mechanisms. The missing WHOIS data is a concern for domain legitimacy but does not directly impact website security. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by publishing formal security and incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page with clear contact information.
  2. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Add direct company contact emails and phone numbers for sales and support to improve trust and accessibility.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet WCAG standards for broader compliance.
  5. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS data to improve domain registration transparency and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Federal Signal Corporation
Description
Vactor combination sewer cleaners lead the way. Our sewer trucks are designed with advanced technology that simplifies operation while enhancing productivity.
Key services
Combination Sewer Cleaners, Water Recyclers, Catch Basin Cleaners, Water Jetters, Vacuum Excavators
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HubSpot CMS, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Mouseflow, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel, ContentSquare, FontAwesome
Frameworks
HubSpot
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner for GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data found in HTML
  • Use of modern analytics and tracking with consent

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4, Mouseflow, LinkedIn Insight Tag, ContentSquare
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Mouseflow, ContentSquare
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HubSpot CMS and marketing tools extensively
  2. Professional industrial equipment manufacturer site
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML
  4. Cookie consent banner present indicating GDPR compliance
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published
  6. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual and reduces trust score
  7. Multiple external tracking and analytics scripts loaded
  8. No adult or questionable content detected
  9. Clear navigation with product and contact pages
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the HubSpot CMS platform, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and FontAwesome for UI elements. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Mouseflow, and ContentSquare, indicating a mature digital marketing infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and uses security best practices like HTTPS and security headers. Performance is moderate, typical for content-rich marketing sites. There is no evidence of technical debt or outdated libraries. The site could benefit from enhanced accessibility features and more explicit SEO metadata. Hosting appears to be managed by HubSpot, ensuring reliable uptime and security.
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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