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Security report for vaultpress.com

Automattic · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

VaultPress is a subscription-based WordPress backup and security service operated by Automattic, the parent company known for WordPress.com. The service is positioned as a trusted solution for WordPress site owners, professionals, and agencies seeking automated backups, site migration, malware scanning, and spam defense. The website content is professional and well-structured, emphasizing peace of mind and security features. Technically, the site uses a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Optimizely, hosted on Automattic infrastructure with WordPress CMS. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and domain protections in place, though some security headers and explicit security policies are absent. Privacy compliance is good with clear cookie consent and links to comprehensive privacy policies. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-maintained, with room for improvement in explicit security disclosures and terms of service visibility.

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

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 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 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. 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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  • 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
75
Security headers
30
Email security
100
DNS health
90
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

VaultPress operates within the technology sector, specifically targeting WordPress users requiring backup and security services. Its subscription-based SaaS model leverages Automattic's infrastructure and brand reputation. The service benefits from integration with Jetpack and other Automattic products, enhancing its market position. The target audience includes individual bloggers, professionals, and agencies managing WordPress sites. The company demonstrates strong branding consistency and trust signals such as testimonials and privacy compliance. The lack of explicit contact emails and phone numbers suggests a preference for managed support channels. The partnership ecosystem includes Jetpack and other Automattic services, reinforcing its competitive advantage.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enabled and domain status flags preventing unauthorized transfers or deletions. However, the absence of security headers like Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security policies or incident response information indicate areas for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of multiple tracking and marketing scripts is balanced with a cookie consent mechanism, supporting privacy compliance. The site would benefit from publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to improve transparency and incident handling readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Include explicit terms of service accessible from the main navigation or footer.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Automattic
Description
VaultPress is a subscription-based protection, security and backup service for WordPress blogs and sites. Built on the same Automattic grid that serves over 32 million WordPress.com blogs and 330 million monthly visitors, VaultPress secures your site.
Key services
Automated backups, Site migration, Automated file repair, Restores, File scanning, Spam defense
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Typekit Fonts, Optimizely, Olark Chat
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure cookies banner with consent

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Optimizely, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Optimizely
Marketing tools
Optimizely, Facebook Pixel, Olark Chat
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on WordPress backup and security services.
  3. Strong integration with Automattic and Jetpack branding.
  4. Use of multiple tracking and marketing tools with cookie consent banner.
  5. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form only.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response info published.
  7. No terms of service link found on main page.
  8. Good use of HTTPS and domain protection statuses.
  9. No security headers detected in HTML content.
  10. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS and hosted on Automattic infrastructure, leveraging a modern JavaScript stack including jQuery and third-party services like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Optimizely for analytics and marketing. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The site uses Typekit fonts and Olark chat for user engagement. No critical technical debt or vulnerabilities were detected, though the absence of some security headers and explicit technical security disclosures suggests opportunities for modernization and risk reduction.
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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