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Security report for zendesk.co.uk

Zendesk · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Zendesk is a leading enterprise software company specializing in AI-powered customer service solutions. Their platform supports multiple communication channels including text, mobile, phone, email, live chat, and social media, serving over 200,000 customers globally. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive product offerings, regional language support, and a strong focus on AI integration. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as React and Next.js, hosted on AWS Cloudfront, with integrated marketing and analytics tools like Marketo and Google Tag Manager. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement and key security headers, although some advanced headers like CSP could be improved. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. The WHOIS data for the exact domain is unavailable due to domain naming rules, but the site is consistent with Zendesk's global brand and domain strategy. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, technical maturity, and trustworthiness.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

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 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"

  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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 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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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
40
Email security
40
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
70

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention zendesk.co.uk, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
2,009
Employees
0
Customers
2,009
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
12%

4 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Zendesk operates a SaaS business model focused on customer service and support software, targeting enterprises and businesses of all sizes. Their competitive advantage lies in AI-driven automation and multi-channel support capabilities. Revenue streams include subscription fees for various service tiers and add-ons. The company maintains a broad partnership ecosystem and offers extensive integrations via its marketplace. Growth indicators include frequent product updates, AI summit events, and global localization. The company is positioned as a market leader in customer experience technology with a strong brand and enterprise focus.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS, security headers like X-Frame-Options and HSTS, and cookie consent mechanisms. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of CSP and Referrer-Policy headers suggests room for improvement. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not explicitly found on the site. The company holds ISO 27001 certification, indicating adherence to recognized security standards. Overall, the security maturity is high but could benefit from enhanced header policies and public incident response details.

Recommendations

  1. Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) header to mitigate XSS risks
  2. Add Referrer-Policy and Permissions-Policy headers for enhanced privacy and security
  3. Publish a dedicated vulnerability disclosure or security.txt page to improve transparency
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to minimize supply chain risks
  5. Enhance incident response visibility by providing clear security contact channels
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Zendesk
Description
Zendesk provides AI-powered, award-winning customer service software trusted by 200k customers. It enables customer support via text, mobile, phone, email, live chat, and social media.
Key services
AI agents, Copilot, Ticketing system, Messaging and live chat, Help centre, Voice, Quality assurance, Workforce management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Marketo, OneTrust, Adobe Web SDK, Microsoft Authentication Library (MSAL), Google Identity Services
Frameworks
React, Next.js
Platforms
Cloudfront CDN, Google Analytics, Marketo Marketing Automation
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Marketo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Marketo Munchkin
Marketing tools
Marketo, OneTrust
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 navigation
  2. No WAF or blocking detected
  3. Strong branding and professional design
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  6. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected
  7. WHOIS data for the exact domain is unavailable due to domain naming rules
  8. Multiple language versions and regional sites available
  9. Clear business focus on AI-powered customer service solutions
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js stack, hosted on AWS Cloudfront CDN for performance and scalability. It integrates marketing automation (Marketo), analytics (Google Analytics), and consent management (OneTrust). The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is fast with preconnect and dns-prefetch optimizations. The technical infrastructure supports a global audience with multiple language versions and regional domains. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and streamline third-party script management to reduce potential risks.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 59/100Medium25 findingsView report
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