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Security report for abintus.consulting

Abintus Consulting Ltd. · Media · N/a

High risk. 16 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Abintus Consulting Ltd. is a specialized media consultancy focused on empowering small to medium-sized advertisers through services such as media auditing, agency pitch management, media performance tracking, and media management training. The company positions itself as an international expert with over 20 years of experience, serving notable clients and emphasizing transparency and efficiency in advertising spend. The website is professionally designed, leveraging HubSpot CMS and marketing automation tools, with strong branding consistency and multimedia testimonials enhancing credibility. Technically, the site uses modern technologies including Google Analytics and Tag Manager, with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available. WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is typical for consulting firms but reduces transparency. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional image with moderate to high digital maturity.

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

16 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: Telnet

      Port 23 (Telnet) is publicly accessible - Telnet - Unencrypted remote access

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Telnet using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MSSQL

      Port 1433 (MSSQL) is publicly accessible - MSSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MSSQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: Oracle

      Port 1521 (Oracle) is publicly accessible - Oracle - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Oracle using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
45
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
68
Average
56
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

The company operates in the media sector, targeting advertisers seeking to optimize their media investments. Its business model revolves around consultancy services supplemented by training and audit offerings. The presence of high-profile clients and detailed case studies suggests a competitive market position. The use of HubSpot and integrated marketing tools indicates a mature digital marketing approach. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the site suggests a preference for controlled lead capture via forms. The company maintains active social media profiles, supporting brand engagement. Privacy protection on domain registration is justified given the consultancy nature. No suspicious domains or partners were identified.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent for GDPR compliance, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, the lack of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. Security headers are partially inferred but not explicitly confirmed. The use of HubSpot CMS provides inherent security benefits but also requires vigilance against third-party vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could be enhanced by publishing dedicated security documentation and improving header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and trust.
  2. Implement and disclose a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Verify and enhance HTTP security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Consider providing direct company contact emails or phone numbers for security and business inquiries.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Abintus Consulting Ltd.
Description
Advertising media consultancy offering media audit services, media agency pitch management, media performance tracking, and media management training.
Key services
Media Auditing Services, Media Agency Pitch Management, Media Management Training, Media Performance Tracking
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HubSpot CMS, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, jQuery, Owl Carousel
Frameworks
HubSpot CMS Framework
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner for GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with HubSpot backend

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Ads (AW-751076712)
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing Automation
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 testimonials
  2. Strong branding and consistent messaging throughout site
  3. Multiple calls to action for consultation booking
  4. Use of HubSpot CMS and marketing automation tools
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers visible on homepage or footer
  6. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
  7. Cookie consent banner present and functional
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies found
  9. WHOIS data unavailable, indicating privacy protection
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the HubSpot CMS platform, utilizing modern web technologies including jQuery, Owl Carousel, and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing automation. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good SEO metadata. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by multiple external scripts and multimedia content. Accessibility features are basic but present. The technical infrastructure is suitable for a consultancy business, providing scalability and integration with marketing tools. Hosting appears to be managed by Identity Digital or HubSpot's infrastructure. Opportunities exist to optimize loading times and 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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