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Security report for abrsesta.com

ABR SESTA · Other · Poland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ABR SESTA is a well-established market research agency based in Poland, with a history dating back to 1996. The company offers a comprehensive range of research services including consumer research, business customer surveys, retail audits, and advanced analytics such as AI and Big Data. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting businesses and corporations seeking market insights to make informed decisions. The company has a medium-sized market presence with a solid client base and testimonials from reputable clients. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and tracking tools, providing a good user experience and mobile optimization. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA in place, but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended for enhanced protection. Privacy compliance is partial, with a cookie consent mechanism but no visible privacy policy or terms of service pages. Overall, the site is trustworthy and credible, though improvements in compliance and security practices are advised.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • 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
62
Security headers
20
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
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

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 market research sector, serving a diverse clientele including large corporations and developing companies. Their business model revolves around providing tailored research solutions across quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The presence of AI and Big Data services indicates a forward-looking approach to market analytics. The website showcases a broad portfolio of services and specializations, supported by client logos and testimonials, which enhance credibility. The domain age and registration details support the legitimacy and long-term operation of the business. However, the absence of explicit contact emails and phone numbers on the main pages suggests reliance on contact forms for client engagement.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. It uses reCAPTCHA to protect forms from automated abuse and implements a cookie consent banner for GDPR compliance. However, the lack of DNSSEC leaves the domain vulnerable to DNS spoofing attacks. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which could mitigate common web attacks. There is no published security policy or incident response contact information, which limits transparency in handling security incidents. The use of multiple third-party tracking scripts increases the attack surface and privacy considerations. Overall, the security posture is moderate but can be significantly improved by implementing recommended headers, DNSSEC, and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement essential security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages to improve compliance and user trust.
  4. Add a security policy and incident response contact information to demonstrate preparedness and transparency.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and tracking scripts to minimize vulnerabilities and privacy risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ABR SESTA
Description
As a Market Research Agency offering a full range of research services (consumer research, business customer surveys, retail audit surveys, market analyzes).
Key services
consumer research, business customer surveys, retail audit surveys, market analysis, mystery shopper, quantitative research, qualitative research, AI & Big Data analytics, non-participant video observation, desk research
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WPBakery Page Builder, Slider Revolution, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar, reCAPTCHA
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • reCAPTCHA used on forms
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Content is business-focused and relevant to market research
  3. No privacy policy or terms of service pages found, which is a compliance gap
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the main HTML content; contact likely via forms
  6. Multiple tracking and analytics scripts are used
  7. No security headers detected in HTML content
  8. Domain is old and registered with a reputable registrar
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using WPBakery Page Builder and Slider Revolution for content presentation. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Hotjar, indicating a mature digital marketing strategy. The site is mobile optimized and has good SEO practices implemented via Yoast SEO plugin. Hosting appears to be managed through linuxpl.com with domain registration via PublicDomainRegistry.com. Performance is moderate with caching and minification evident. Accessibility features are basic, and there is room for improvement in semantic markup and ARIA attributes. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but should address security and compliance gaps.
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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