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Security report for waymo.com

Waymo LLC · Transportation · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Waymo LLC operates as a leading autonomous vehicle technology company and ride-hailing service provider, pioneering self-driving car technology since its origins as a Google project in 2009. The company offers autonomous ride-hailing services in multiple U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Austin, with plans to expand to Miami and Washington D.C. Their business model combines direct consumer services with strategic partnerships, notably with Uber, to broaden market reach. The website reflects a mature digital presence with rich multimedia content, clear navigation, and strong branding consistency, targeting consumers interested in innovative transportation solutions. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as Lottie animations, SVG icons, and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. It is optimized for mobile and desktop platforms, delivering fast performance and good accessibility. Hosting appears to be on Google Cloud infrastructure, supporting scalability and reliability. The site integrates multiple external domains for app distribution, social media, and content delivery, maintaining a secure and performant environment. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes essential security headers. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is robust, with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, consent mechanisms, and GDPR adherence. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed, representing an area for improvement. Overall, Waymo.com demonstrates a high level of professionalism, security, and compliance, supporting its position as a trusted leader in autonomous vehicle technology. Strategic recommendations include enhancing transparency around security policies, publishing vulnerability disclosure information, and improving direct contact channels for security incidents to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

6 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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';…

  3. 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • 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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
55

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

Waymo holds a pioneering position in the autonomous vehicle and ride-hailing market, leveraging its heritage as a Google project and backing from Alphabet Inc. The company’s competitive advantages include advanced autonomous driving technology, extensive real-world testing, and partnerships with established ride-hailing platforms like Uber. Revenue streams likely include ride fares, technology licensing, and strategic collaborations. The target customer segments encompass urban commuters, tech-savvy consumers, and communities seeking safer and more sustainable transportation options. Growth indicators include geographic expansion plans and increasing service availability. The partnership ecosystem is robust, integrating app stores, social media, and ride-hailing platforms to maximize reach and engagement. Operationally, Waymo emphasizes safety, sustainability, and community impact, aligning with regulatory and societal expectations.

Security posture

Waymo.com exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of Google Tag Manager and other third-party scripts is managed carefully, though continuous monitoring is advised. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms align with GDPR and other regulations, reflecting a strong compliance culture. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact information limits transparency and may hinder rapid incident reporting. No vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected in the analyzed content. The security score is high, but improvements in explicit security communication and vulnerability disclosure would enhance overall security maturity and stakeholder confidence.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security frameworks and practices.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels, including security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Enhance transparency on data protection officer contact and data retention policies.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Waymo LLC
Description
Waymo—formerly the Google self-driving car project—makes it safe and easy for people & things to get around with autonomous vehicles. Take a ride now.
Key services
Autonomous ride-hailing, Waymo Driver technology, Partnerships with ride-hailing platforms (e.g., Uber)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (implied by JSX-like components), Google Tag Manager, Lottie animations, WebP images, Video streaming (MP4, WebM), SVG icons
Frameworks
Custom web components, Possibly React or similar SPA framework
Platforms
Web, iOS (App Store), Android (Google Play)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper labels

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 with rich multimedia content and clear navigation.
  2. Strong emphasis on safety, technology, and community engagement.
  3. Multiple city-specific ride services and partnerships with Uber.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and legal policies linked in footer.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and performance optimizations.
  6. Social media presence across major platforms.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including custom web components, Lottie animations for rich interactive content, and SVG graphics for scalable icons. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and marketing, indicating integration with Google’s ecosystem. The site is hosted likely on Google Cloud Platform, ensuring scalability and reliability. Performance is optimized with preloading of fonts and images, responsive design for mobile and desktop, and use of modern image formats like WebP. Accessibility features such as proper labels and skip links are present, supporting inclusive user experience. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph, and Twitter card metadata. The technical infrastructure supports a fast, secure, and user-friendly experience, though continuous monitoring for technical debt and modernization opportunities is recommended.
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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