Surface security gaps before attackers do
Government websites are high-value targets. Misconfigured headers, expired certificates, and mixed content warnings erode user trust and create real attack vectors. Govzu scans your sites for common security misconfigurations and tracks them continuously.
Security checks in Govzu
Every check runs automatically on your schedule. Issues are prioritized by severity so your team knows exactly where to focus.
HTTPS enforcement
Verifies that all pages redirect HTTP traffic to HTTPS and that no mixed content is served over insecure connections.
Security headers
Checks for Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy headers.
TLS version
Confirms TLS 1.2 or higher is in use and that deprecated TLS 1.0/1.1 and SSLv3 protocols are disabled.
The compliance case for security
CISA’s Binding Operational Directive 18-01 requires federal agencies to implement HTTPS and HSTS. Most state and local governments follow similar standards. A missing Content-Security-Policy header leaves your site open to cross-site scripting attacks. An HTTP page that serves government information can be intercepted and modified in transit.
Govzu checks your security posture against CISA recommendations and industry best practices, flagging high-risk configurations immediately.
What a flagged security issue looks like
Govzu surfaces issues with clear context so your team can understand and act without decoding technical jargon.
Content-Security-Policy header missing
Without a CSP header, the browser will execute any script loaded on the page — including injected third-party scripts. This is a leading vector for XSS attacks.
HSTS not configured (HTTPS not enforced)
HTTP Strict-Transport-Security is not set. Browsers may connect over plain HTTP on first visit, allowing man-in-the-middle attacks before the redirect fires.
Mixed content: images loaded over HTTP
3 images on /about/ are loaded over HTTP while the page is served over HTTPS. Modern browsers block or warn on mixed content, breaking the page for some users.
