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Security report for ameriproof.com

American Proofreading Company · Other · N/a

Partial score · DNS & email only

60/100

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

American Proofreading Company is a small business specializing in proofreading, marketing assistance, print materials, and web design services. The company operates through a network of freelancers and has a history of receiving national APEX Awards of Excellence since 1994. The website content is basic but relevant, targeting businesses and organizations seeking professional communication services. The business model leverages freelance talent rather than full-time employees, positioning itself as a niche service provider with a long-standing market presence. Technically, the website is built using basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without modern frameworks or CMS platforms. The site appears static and somewhat outdated, with limited mobile optimization and accessibility features. Hosting is inferred to be through GoDaddy.com, LLC based on registrar data. Performance is moderate but could benefit from modernization and improved SEO practices. From a security perspective, the site lacks HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and privacy or cookie policies, indicating a low security maturity level. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are present. The absence of analytics or tracking scripts suggests minimal user data collection, but also a lack of modern marketing tools. The domain WHOIS data is consistent and indicates a legitimate, long-established business. Overall, the website is functional but basic, with significant opportunities for security, privacy, and technical improvements to enhance trust and compliance. Strategic recommendations include implementing HTTPS, adding privacy and cookie policies, improving mobile responsiveness, and adopting security best practices to protect user data and improve professional credibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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. 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

      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

  2. 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

  3. 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

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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
72
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
50
Average
60

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

American Proofreading Company holds a niche position in the proofreading and marketing services sector, leveraging a freelancer network to maintain flexibility and reduce overhead. The company’s competitive advantage lies in its long history and consistent recognition through APEX Awards. Revenue streams likely derive from service contracts for proofreading, desktop publishing, and web design. Target customers are businesses and organizations requiring professional communication materials. The company’s partnership ecosystem is limited based on available data, with no identified subsidiaries or parent companies. Growth indicators are not explicit but the domain age and award history suggest stability. Strategic observations include the need to modernize digital presence and enhance security and privacy compliance to remain competitive.

Security posture

The current security posture is low, with no HTTPS detected and absence of security headers or privacy policies. This exposes the website and its users to potential risks such as data interception and lack of compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR. No incident response contacts or vulnerability disclosure policies are present, indicating limited readiness for security incidents. The lack of secure forms or input validation further increases risk. Business impact includes potential loss of trust and legal exposure. Security culture indicators are minimal, suggesting the need for increased awareness and investment in security practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate to secure all website traffic.
  2. Develop and publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to comply with GDPR and other regulations.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection.
  4. Introduce incident response contact channels and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms to improve security readiness.
  5. Modernize website design with mobile optimization and accessibility improvements to enhance user experience and SEO.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
American Proofreading Company
Description
American Proofreading Company offers proofreading services, marketing assistance, print materials, and web design. The company operates with a network of freelancers providing proofreading, desktop publishing, and website design services with a marketing focus. It has won national APEX Awards of Excellence annually since 1994.
Key services
proofreading, desktop publishing, web design, marketing assistance, print materials
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Performance
moderate
Mobile
poor
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
30/100

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
good
Navigation
basic
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a small business site focused on proofreading and marketing services.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found.
  3. Contact information limited to a single email address with no phone or physical address.
  4. No modern web technologies or CMS detected; site appears static and somewhat outdated.
  5. No security best practices implemented such as HTTPS or security headers.
  6. No analytics or tracking scripts detected.
  7. Content is safe and appropriate for general audiences.
  8. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and domain age matches business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a simple technology stack consisting of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without modern frameworks or CMS platforms. The site lacks mobile responsiveness and accessibility features, limiting usability on diverse devices. Performance is moderate but could be improved with optimization and modernization. The absence of analytics and marketing tools suggests limited digital maturity. Technical debt is evident in outdated meta tags and lack of security best practices. Opportunities exist to adopt modern web standards, improve SEO, and enhance security configurations to reduce operational risks and improve business outcomes.
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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