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Security report for alcova.xyz

Alcova · Other · Italy

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Alcova is a specialized platform dedicated to designers, companies, institutions, and researchers focused on exploring the future of living and making. Established in 2018, it has positioned itself as an international platform hosting recurring exhibitions primarily in Milan and Miami, complemented by collaborations and a design shop. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting a niche audience interested in design and art. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Nuxt.js and Vue.js, integrates Shopify for e-commerce, and uses Directus as a headless CMS, indicating a mature and scalable digital infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though improvements in security headers and incident response disclosures are recommended. Privacy compliance is basic with a privacy policy present but lacking cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is trustworthy, content-rich, and well-structured, supporting Alcova's market position as a credible design platform.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

      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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  • 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
0
Security headers
30
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
53

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

Alcova operates in the design and art exhibition sector, targeting designers, institutions, and researchers. Its business model revolves around organizing curated exhibitions, fostering collaborations, and selling design products through an online shop. The platform has established a recurring presence in key cultural hubs like Milan and Miami, enhancing its market visibility and credibility. Partnerships with domains such as vocla.xyz and a dedicated e-commerce domain indicate a growing ecosystem. The company maintains clear contact channels and a professional online presence, supporting customer engagement and business growth. Alcova's focus on unique venues and site-specific installations differentiates it in the design exhibition market, suggesting a competitive advantage in experiential design events.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and no exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries detected. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security represents an area for improvement. There is no visible incident response or security policy page, which could enhance transparency and preparedness. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but lacking cookie consent mechanisms, which is important for GDPR compliance. No vulnerabilities or malicious indicators were found in the content or scripts. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced headers, explicit incident response information, and cookie consent implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Publish an incident response policy or contact channel to improve transparency and readiness for security incidents.
  4. Consider adding terms of service to clarify legal terms and user agreements.
  5. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Alcova
Description
Alcova is a platform for designers, companies, institutions and researchers investigating the future of living and making.
Key services
Design exhibitions, Collaborations with design and art entities, Design product sales via Alcova Design Shop
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Nuxt.js, Vue.js, Shopify (for e-commerce), Directus (headless CMS)
Frameworks
Nuxt.js, Vue.js
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich
  2. Clear focus on design exhibitions and collaborations
  3. No visible security or privacy policy gaps except cookie consent
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  5. Good use of modern web technologies and e-commerce integration
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including Nuxt.js and Vue.js frameworks, supported by a Directus headless CMS and Shopify for e-commerce functionalities. The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, with fast loading times and good accessibility features. SEO optimization is basic but present, with proper meta tags and structured data in JSON-LD format. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified from the content, but the infrastructure supports a scalable and maintainable platform. There are no signs of technical debt or outdated libraries. Opportunities exist to enhance SEO and accessibility further and to implement advanced security headers for improved protection.
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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