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Security report for vsco.co

VSCO · Technology · 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

VSCO is a well-established technology company specializing in digital photography tools and a creative community platform. Their offerings include advanced photo and video editing applications, a global network for photographers, and services that connect creatives with brands. The website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, with comprehensive content, multimedia integration, and clear navigation tailored for photographers and creative professionals. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including Webflow CMS, JavaScript libraries like Swiper.js, and robust consent management via OneTrust, ensuring a responsive and accessible user experience across devices. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, although explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly disclosed. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and active consent mechanisms. The domain WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is typical for large tech companies, but limits transparency on registration details. Overall, VSCO's digital presence is credible, secure, and user-focused, supporting its market position as a leading photography platform.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 22 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
62
Security headers
60
Email security
80
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
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

VSCO operates in the technology sector, focusing on digital photography and creative community services. Their business model centers on subscription plans catering to different user segments from beginners to professionals, offering tools for editing, sharing, and professional exposure. The company maintains a strong brand presence with consistent messaging and a broad social media footprint. Partnerships such as with The Freelance Photographer extend their ecosystem. Revenue streams likely include memberships, premium features, and brand engagement services. The platform targets photographers, creatives, and brands seeking talent, positioning VSCO as a key player in the creative digital tools market. Growth indicators include continuous feature expansion and integration of AI-powered tools like VSCO Canvas. The company emphasizes user privacy and compliance, enhancing trust among its global user base.

Security posture

VSCO exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide and multiple security headers implemented to protect against common web vulnerabilities. The use of OneTrust for cookie consent reflects compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the site content. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response page and lack of publicly listed security contact emails represent areas for improvement. The domain's privacy-protected WHOIS registration is justified for a technology company but reduces transparency. Overall, VSCO maintains a secure environment for users but could enhance transparency and readiness by publishing explicit security and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide direct security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Enhance website accessibility by adding ARIA landmarks, labels, and testing with assistive technologies.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
VSCO
Description
VSCO offers community, tools & exposure for photographers. Use our photo editor & video editor tools, connect with our global photographer network & get hired.
Key services
Photo editor, Video editor, Photography community, VSCO Capture camera app, VSCO Canvas AI moodboard, Client galleries, VSCO Sites website builder, VSCO Hub for hiring photographers
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Webflow CMS, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Consent Management, Swiper.js, BeerSlider
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with OneTrust
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
OneTrust Consent Management
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 with rich content and multimedia.
  2. Strong focus on photography editing tools and community engagement.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with active consent management.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed; uses support portal.
  5. No explicit security or incident response pages found.
  6. Modern tech stack with Webflow CMS and popular JS libraries.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. WHOIS data is privacy protected, limiting domain registration transparency.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack primarily using Webflow CMS, complemented by JavaScript libraries such as Swiper.js for interactive sliders and BeerSlider for before-after image comparisons. Google Tag Manager is employed for analytics and marketing tag management, while OneTrust manages cookie consent and privacy compliance. The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, with clean, valid HTML and CSS. Multimedia content such as videos and high-resolution images are integrated efficiently. The technical infrastructure supports a seamless user experience with fast load times and clear navigation. Opportunities exist to improve technical documentation of security practices and to further enhance accessibility 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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