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Security report for ab3.ch

AB3 Creative Collective GmbH · Technology · Switzerland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

AB3 Creative Collective GmbH is a Swiss-based marketing and digital transformation agency founded in 2019, specializing in branding, e-commerce, SEO, marketing automation, and digital visibility. Positioned as a creative collective, AB3 serves a diverse clientele including SMEs, e-commerce brands, cultural projects, and service providers primarily in Switzerland but also internationally. The company leverages partnerships with Shopify and Webflow and employs a modern technology stack to deliver tailored digital solutions. Technically, the website is built on Webflow CMS, hosted on a CDN with fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. It integrates multiple modern JavaScript libraries and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and cookie consent mechanisms, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. The site demonstrates good SEO practices and accessibility features. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a solid SSL configuration and implements cookie consent for GDPR compliance. However, explicit security headers and a public security policy or incident response contacts are absent, representing areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected in the content or WHOIS data, which aligns well with the company's Swiss registration and business claims. Overall, AB3 presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound online presence with strong business credibility and compliance posture. Strategic enhancements in security transparency and incident response readiness would further strengthen their security posture and client trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

5 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 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';…

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

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  • 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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
68

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

AB3 operates as a specialized marketing agency focusing on digital transformation and e-commerce solutions, targeting SMEs and brands seeking strategic and automated marketing services. Their competitive advantage lies in combining traditional SEO with emerging technologies like Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and LLM Optimization (LMO), positioning them at the forefront of digital visibility trends. Revenue streams likely include project-based work and retainer models for ongoing marketing support. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with Shopify and Webflow, enhancing service offerings. Their client portfolio includes reputable Swiss companies, indicating solid market penetration and trust. The multilingual website and flexible remote collaboration model support scalability and broader market reach.

Security posture

AB3 demonstrates a moderate to high security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. The absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement in hardening the web application against common attacks. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is publicly available, which could impact rapid mitigation of security incidents. The use of third-party scripts and analytics is managed with asynchronous loading, reducing performance impact but requiring ongoing vigilance for vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small agency but would benefit from formalized policies and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide dedicated incident response contact channels to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to minimize exposure to known vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security awareness training to foster a security-conscious culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AB3 Creative Collective GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AB3 Creative Collective GmbH
Description
AB3 ist dein kreatives Kollektiv für Markenstrategie, E-Commerce, SEO und Automatisierung – lokal im Wallis, aktiv in der ganzen Schweiz.
Key services
Branding, E-Commerce, Marketing Automation, SEO, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), LMO (LLM Optimization), Web Development (Shopify, Webflow, Wordpress), Content and Ads Management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow, Shopify, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, jQuery, Finsweet CMS Slider, CookieConsent, GSAP, Splitting.js, Lenis smooth scroll
Frameworks
Webflow CMS
Platforms
Shopify (partner), Webflow (partner)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and analytics scripts loaded asynchronously

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag, SalesViewer
Marketing tools
Google Ads, Meta Ads, Klaviyo, Mautic, Mailchimp, Figma, Notion
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 and well-structured.
  2. Strong regional presence with notable Swiss clients.
  3. Good use of modern web technologies and marketing tools.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  6. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  7. Active social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook.
  8. Multiple physical office addresses in Switzerland and Amsterdam.
  9. Use of multiple languages (German, French, English) supported.
  10. Cookie consent banner implemented with clear user options.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS and hosted on a CDN infrastructure, ensuring fast load times and high availability. The technology stack includes modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, GSAP, Splitting.js, and Lenis for smooth scrolling and animations, contributing to an engaging user experience. Integration with marketing and analytics tools like Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and cookie consent scripts reflects a mature digital marketing setup. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility practices. Technical debt appears minimal, with opportunities to improve security headers and formalize security policies. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business goals effectively with room for incremental improvements.
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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