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Security report for akanewmedia.com

A.K.A. New Media Inc. · Technology · Canada

Medium risk. 6 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

A.K.A. New Media Inc. is a well-established Canadian digital agency specializing in award-winning website design and digital solutions primarily for non-profit organizations and charitable entities. Founded in 1997, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including UX design, digital strategy, branding, CMS development, mobile applications, online fundraising platforms, and software development. Their market position is strong within the non-profit sector, supported by multiple industry awards and a portfolio of high-profile clients. The company also operates a related fundraising platform, akaraisin.com, enhancing their service offerings. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including jQuery, Foundation framework, Kentico CMS, and integrates multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools such as HubSpot, Google Analytics, and Microsoft Clarity. The site is hosted behind Cloudflare DNS and CDN services, ensuring reliable performance and security. Mobile optimization and SEO practices are well implemented, though accessibility features are basic. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration and employs Google reCAPTCHA v2 on forms to mitigate spam. However, it lacks explicit security headers and DNSSEC is not enabled, which are areas for improvement. Privacy compliance is limited as no privacy or cookie policies were found, which could pose regulatory risks especially under GDPR. Contact information is clearly provided, including phone numbers, physical address, and contact forms. Overall, the website demonstrates a high level of professionalism and business credibility with a strong digital presence. Strategic recommendations include enhancing privacy compliance by publishing clear privacy and cookie policies, enabling DNSSEC, and implementing security headers to strengthen the security posture and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

6 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 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Cloudflare

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
67
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
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

A.K.A. New Media operates as a specialized digital agency focusing on the non-profit and charitable sectors, leveraging a business model centered on custom digital solutions and fundraising platforms. Their competitive advantage lies in their award-winning design quality, comprehensive service offerings, and strong client relationships evidenced by testimonials and case studies. Revenue streams likely include project-based web design and development contracts, ongoing CMS and software support, and fundraising platform services. The target customer segments are non-profits, charities, and organizations requiring sophisticated digital presence and fundraising capabilities. Growth indicators include recent launches of multiple client websites and active promotion of their fundraising platform. The partnership ecosystem includes akaraisin.com as a key related domain. Operationally, the company maintains a medium-sized team with a focus on strategic planning, creative execution, and technical delivery.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and anti-spam measures via Google reCAPTCHA. However, the absence of critical security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and HSTS, and lack of DNSSEC implementation, represent gaps that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site uses server-side CSRF tokens in forms, indicating some level of secure form handling. There is no evidence of a published security policy or incident response contact channels, which limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. Compliance gaps exist regarding privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms, which are essential for GDPR and other privacy regulations. Overall, the security posture is adequate but would benefit from enhancements in headers, DNS security, and privacy compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to ensure GDPR and privacy regulation compliance.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  3. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  4. Establish and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
A.K.A. New Media Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
A.K.A. New Media Inc.
Description
Award winning websites designed with purpose and passion - AKA New Media. They provide web design, UX, digital strategy, branding, CMS, mobile apps/PWA, print, online fundraising, and software development services.
Key services
Web Design, UX, Digital Strategy, Branding, CMS, Mobile Apps/PWA, Print, Online Fundraising, Software Development
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Foundation framework, Slick Carousel, Magnific Popup, Handlebars.js, Google Analytics, HubSpot, Microsoft ASP.NET WebForms
Frameworks
Foundation
Platforms
Kentico CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v2 on forms
  • Form CSRF token present
  • Client-side and server-side validation implied

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Ads Pixel, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing, Microsoft Clarity
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional digital agency specializing in web design for non-profits and charities.
  2. Content is rich with case studies, client testimonials, and award recognitions.
  3. Multiple forms use Google reCAPTCHA v2 for spam protection.
  4. No privacy or cookie policy pages explicitly found in the HTML content.
  5. Social media presence includes Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
  6. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks indicates up-to-date technical implementation.
  7. No explicit security headers detected; DNSSEC not enabled.
  8. WHOIS data shows domain is longstanding and consistent with business.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a solid technical foundation using Kentico CMS and modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Foundation, and Slick Carousel. Integration with HubSpot marketing tools and Google Analytics indicates a mature digital marketing infrastructure. The site is hosted with Cloudflare DNS and CDN services, providing performance and security benefits. Mobile responsiveness and SEO optimization are well addressed, though accessibility features could be improved. The use of ASP.NET WebForms suggests some legacy technology components, which may require modernization over time. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements achievable through optimization of third-party scripts and enhanced caching strategies. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but should evolve to maintain competitiveness and security.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 53/100Medium26 findingsView report
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