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Security report for advascale.com

Advascale SIA · Technology · Latvia

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Advascale SIA is a Latvia-based AWS partner specializing in cloud and DevOps services tailored for startups, FinTech companies, and SMBs. Founded in 2018, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including migration strategy, innovation and modernization, FinOps, managed support, IT outstaffing, and security compliance audits. Their market position is that of a niche cloud infrastructure expert focused on delivering scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with strong trust indicators such as AWS partnership and ISO 27001 certification. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages modern analytics and tracking tools including Google Tag Manager, Yandex Metrika, Facebook Pixel, and Mouseflow. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare, providing good performance and security. The site is mobile optimized with good SEO and accessibility basics, though some improvements in security headers and DNSSEC could enhance the security posture. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and has domain transfer protections but lacks DNSSEC and explicit security policies or incident response information. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is supported by a visible cookie consent mechanism and a privacy policy page, indicating GDPR awareness. Overall, Advascale presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with moderate to good technical maturity and security posture. Strategic improvements in security headers, DNSSEC, and publishing security policies would further strengthen their risk management and compliance stance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

7 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

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  • 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
90
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
65

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

Advascale operates in the cloud services sector with a focus on AWS solutions for startups and SMBs, particularly in the FinTech industry. Their business model centers on consulting, managed cloud services, and IT outstaffing, generating revenue through service contracts and AWS reselling. The company leverages partnerships with AWS and industry recognition via Clutch awards to build credibility. Their target customers are technology startups and small to medium enterprises seeking cloud scalability and operational efficiency. The presence of multiple case studies and client logos indicates active client engagement and growth. The company maintains a vendor-neutral stance, emphasizing strategic and sustainable cloud solutions. Their ecosystem includes innovation, modernization, and FinOps services, positioning them competitively in the cloud consulting market.

Security posture

The security maturity level of Advascale's website is moderate. HTTPS is properly implemented, and domain registration includes clientTransferProhibited status, reducing domain hijacking risks. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended best practice for DNS security. The absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No incident response or security policy information is published, which limits transparency and preparedness communication. Privacy compliance is supported by a GDPR-compliant cookie banner and privacy policy. Tracking technologies are used responsibly with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a service provider but could be improved with enhanced DNS security, security headers, and published security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and security.
  2. Implement and verify HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  4. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Advascale SIA
VAT number
LV40203154827
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Advascale SIA
Description
AWS Supplier for startups providing Cloud and DevOps services focused on startups, FinTech, and SMBs.
Key services
Migration Strategy and Execution, Innovation & Modernization, FinOps, Support Service, IT Outstaffing, AWS Reselling and FinOps, Well Architected Review, Security Compliance Audit, Proof Of Concept, DevOps
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Yandex Metrika, Facebook Pixel, Mouseflow, LazyLoad, Glide.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS

Analytics and tracking

Services
Yandex Metrika, Google Tag Manager, Mouseflow, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Yandex Metrika, Mouseflow
Marketing tools
Calendly
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. Strong focus on AWS cloud services for startups and SMBs.
  3. Multiple client testimonials and case studies enhance credibility.
  4. Use of modern tracking and analytics tools with cookie consent.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  6. Domain registration and hosting are consistent and legitimate.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern front-end leveraging lazy loading for images and fonts, improving performance. It uses Glide.js for carousel functionality and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Yandex Metrika, Facebook Pixel, and Mouseflow for user behavior tracking. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare, providing CDN and DNS resilience. The site is mobile responsive with adaptive CSS and viewport settings. SEO is supported by appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. Some images show lazy loading errors which could be improved for better user experience. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid with room for optimization in image loading and security header implementation.
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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