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Security report for alayaart.com

Alaya Tsanova · E-commerce · Bulgaria

High risk. 6 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

Alaya Tsanova operates an online art gallery and e-commerce platform specializing in original artworks, prints, jewelry, and related artistic products. The website targets art enthusiasts and collectors, primarily in Bulgaria but accessible internationally. The business model focuses on direct sales through WooCommerce integrated into a WordPress site, supplemented by exhibition events and custom orders. The site demonstrates a consistent brand presence with clear navigation and professional design. Technically, the website leverages modern WordPress technologies including Elementor for page building, WooCommerce for e-commerce, and NitroPack for performance optimization. It integrates analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and Hotjar, indicating a mature digital marketing approach. The site is mobile-optimized and performs well with good SEO practices. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and includes standard security headers, cookie consent mechanisms, and privacy policies aligned with GDPR. However, there is a lack of explicit security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure information. The absence of WHOIS domain registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy, which should be investigated further. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy in content and presentation but would benefit from enhanced transparency in domain registration and contact information to improve business credibility and security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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. 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: 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

  2. 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"

  3. 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

  4. 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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  • 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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
73
Average
54
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 business is positioned as a niche art gallery and e-commerce retailer focusing on Bulgarian artist Alaya Tsanova's works. Competitive advantages include direct-to-consumer sales, a diversified product range (originals, prints, jewelry), and active exhibition participation. Revenue streams derive from online sales and custom orders. The target customer segment includes art collectors and enthusiasts seeking unique artistic products. Partnerships with local organizations (raitz-2.com, raitz.bg, streethelp.bg) suggest community engagement. Growth indicators include recent product additions and active social media presence. Strategic observations highlight the need for improved domain registration transparency and enhanced contact channels to support trust and customer engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, security headers, and cookie consent compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of a published security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates gaps in comprehensive security governance. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies. The missing WHOIS domain registration data is a notable risk factor that could impact trust and domain ownership verification. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be improved by formalizing security policies and incident response readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Verify and update domain WHOIS registration to ensure transparency and legitimacy.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Add verified company contact emails and phone numbers to improve customer trust and support.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Alaya Tsanova
Description
Online gallery of Bulgarian artist Alaya Tsanova offering animal drawings, portraits, unique illustrations, and original paintings.
Key services
Original artwork sales, Print sales, Jewelry sales, Custom orders, Exhibitions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, Elementor, NitroPack, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar
Frameworks
WooCommerce, Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is an online gallery and shop for Bulgarian artist Alaya Tsanova
  2. Content is in English and Bulgarian with language switcher
  3. E-commerce enabled with WooCommerce for selling original art, prints, jewelry, stickers, and calendars
  4. Privacy, cookie, and terms policies are present and accessible
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage or footer
  6. Social media links to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram present
  7. Website uses modern WordPress plugins and optimization tools
  8. No signs of malware or phishing detected
  9. WHOIS data missing or domain unregistered raises legitimacy caution
  10. No WAF or blocking detected, full content accessible
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a robust WordPress platform using WooCommerce for e-commerce functionality and Elementor for design flexibility. Performance is optimized with NitroPack, resulting in fast load times and good mobile responsiveness. The technology stack includes modern analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and Hotjar, enabling detailed user behavior tracking and marketing optimization. The site uses standard security headers and enforces HTTPS, contributing to a secure browsing experience. Technical debt appears minimal, but opportunities exist to improve accessibility and formalize security documentation to reduce operational risks.
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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