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Security report for adaptdesign.com

Adapt Design and Advertising Limited · Other · Jersey

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Email security, Network security and 3 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Adapt Design and Advertising Limited is a small creative agency based in Jersey, Channel Islands, specializing in design, advertising, brand identity, print, and website development. Established in 1997, the company serves startups, large businesses, and marketing teams with a comprehensive suite of creative services. Their market position is strengthened by a long-standing local presence and referrals extending beyond Jersey. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with extensive service offerings and client testimonials, indicating a trustworthy and credible business. Technically, the website employs common industry tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, jQuery, Owl Carousel, and Revolution Slider. The site is moderately performant with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO practices are adequately implemented with proper meta tags and structured navigation. However, no CMS or hosting provider details are evident, and some modern security best practices like security headers are missing. From a security perspective, the website uses HTTPS (implied by external scripts loaded over HTTPS), but lacks visible security headers and explicit incident response or security policy information. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain legitimacy and registration transparency, which impacts trustworthiness. Privacy and cookie policies exist but lack active consent mechanisms, indicating partial GDPR compliance. Overall, the website presents a professional and content-rich experience with moderate technical maturity and some security gaps. The missing WHOIS data and limited security policies suggest areas for improvement to enhance trust and compliance. Strategic recommendations include implementing security headers, enforcing cookie consent, clarifying domain registration details, and enhancing incident response readiness.

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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

  2. Network security

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

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

  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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 28 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

  4. 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

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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
37
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
48

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

Adapt Design operates as a small, essential entity in the creative services sector, focusing on design and advertising for a diverse client base including startups, large enterprises, and marketing teams. Their business model revolves around providing comprehensive creative solutions from branding to app development. The company leverages referrals and local reputation to expand its market reach. Key competitive advantages include a broad service portfolio, long operational history since 1997, and strong client testimonials. Revenue streams likely derive from project-based creative services and packaged offerings such as logo and website design packages. The partnership ecosystem is not explicitly detailed, but social media presence and client case studies indicate active engagement. The company’s operations appear stable with opportunities to modernize technical infrastructure and improve security and compliance posture.

Security posture

The current security maturity level of Adapt Design’s website is moderate but with notable gaps. HTTPS is used, ensuring encrypted communications, but the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No incident response or security contact information is provided, limiting readiness for security events. Privacy policies exist but lack active cookie consent mechanisms, indicating partial GDPR compliance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics and Tag Manager introduces potential risk vectors that require regular auditing. Overall, the security culture appears basic, with room for improvement in policy transparency, technical controls, and compliance adherence.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance web security.
  2. Establish and publish incident response procedures and provide dedicated security contact channels.
  3. Deploy a cookie consent mechanism to ensure GDPR compliance and user privacy transparency.
  4. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS information is accurate and publicly available to improve trust.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain security posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Adapt Design and Advertising Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Adapt Design and Advertising Limited
Description
Adapt Design and Advertising is a Jersey based agency specialising in design, advertising, brand identity, print and website development.
Key services
Logo Design, Brand Identity, Design for Print, Print Advertising, Websites, Social Media Profiles, Online Advertising, Banners & Signs, 3D Modelling, Promotional Merchandise
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, jQuery, Owl Carousel, Revolution Slider, FontAwesome
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content rich
  2. No WHOIS data available, which is a concern for domain legitimacy
  3. No visible security headers or explicit security policies
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present but lack explicit consent mechanisms
  5. Contact information is limited to email and address, no phone number visible
  6. No forms detected on the homepage content
  7. Social media presence on Facebook and Instagram
  8. Use of common analytics and marketing tools
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content
Technical notes

Notes

The website utilizes a mix of established front-end technologies including jQuery, Owl Carousel for testimonials, and Revolution Slider for homepage animations. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are integrated for user tracking and marketing analytics. The site uses custom CSS frameworks (Normalize, Skeleton) and FontAwesome for icons. The HTML structure is valid and well-organized, supporting good SEO and navigation clarity. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design elements. However, no CMS or backend platform is identified, suggesting a custom or static site approach. Performance is moderate, potentially impacted by heavy slider animations and multiple external scripts. Technical debt appears low but modernization opportunities include adopting modern JavaScript frameworks, improving accessibility features, and enhancing security configurations.
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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