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Security report for aptitud.se

Aptitud · Technology · Sweden

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 2 other checks.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Aptitud is a small Swedish consultancy network focused on providing a simple, transparent, and enjoyable work environment for IT consultants and freelancers. The company emphasizes trust, equal pay, and a non-hierarchical structure, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning through monthly Aptituddagen events and regular conferences. Their digital presence is built on modern web technologies including React and Next.js, with content managed via Contentful CMS. The website features detailed team member profiles and integrates social media channels to enhance engagement. However, the site lacks formal privacy, cookie, and security policies, which are critical for compliance and trust. Security headers and incident response information are absent, indicating room for improvement in security posture. Overall, the website is well-designed and user-friendly but requires enhancements in privacy and security transparency to meet best practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 100 · Critical
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

10 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  3. 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

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  4. 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"

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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
35
Email security
60
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
0
Average
43

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

Breach exposure

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

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention aptitud.se, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

Aptitud positions itself as a niche consultancy network targeting IT professionals and clients seeking flexible and trust-based consultancy services. Their business model focuses on a network of friends rather than traditional hierarchical consultancy firms, emphasizing work-life balance and transparency. The company invests in team-building and professional development through events and conferences, which strengthens internal culture and client relationships. Social media presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and GitHub supports brand visibility and community engagement. The lack of explicit business registration details and physical addresses on the website suggests a small, possibly boutique operation. The use of privacy protection in WHOIS is typical for such businesses and does not raise immediate concerns.

Security posture

The website currently exhibits a basic security posture with no visible security headers or incident response policies. HTTPS usage is assumed but not explicitly confirmed in the provided data. Absence of privacy and cookie policies, as well as lack of vulnerability disclosure or security contact information, indicates gaps in compliance and readiness. No signs of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the content. The security score is moderate but could be significantly improved by implementing standard security headers, formal privacy and cookie policies, and clear incident response channels. These improvements would enhance trust and reduce risk exposure.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to improve security posture.
  3. Establish and disclose an incident response policy including security contact emails (e.g., security@ or abuse@) for vulnerability reporting.
  4. Conduct a security audit to verify HTTPS enforcement and SSL/TLS configuration quality.
  5. Enhance website accessibility and SEO by adding ARIA attributes and meta tags, and ensure mobile optimization remains robust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Aptitud
Description
Aptitud is a consultancy network focused on creating a simple, happy, and fun work environment for consultants. They emphasize transparency, trust, and a non-hierarchical structure with equal pay. The company organizes monthly workdays called Aptituddagen for collaboration and inspiration, and invests in conferences and social activities to foster team spirit.
Key services
Consultancy services in software development, Networking for freelancers and consultants, Organizing collaborative workdays and conferences
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Font Awesome, Contentful (CMS), Video embedding
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
40/100

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is content-rich with detailed team member profiles and company culture descriptions.
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found.
  3. Contact information limited to emails embedded in content; no phone numbers or physical addresses found.
  4. No security or incident response policies visible.
  5. No visible analytics or tracking scripts detected.
  6. Website uses modern React/Next.js framework with Contentful CMS.
  7. Social media presence is strong with multiple platforms linked.
  8. No advertising or marketing scripts detected.
  9. No forms detected on the main page; no data collection forms present.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, leveraging Contentful as a headless CMS for content management. The use of Font Awesome icons and embedded videos enriches the user experience. The site appears mobile-optimized with responsive design elements. Performance is moderate, with preloading of fonts and images to improve load times. No analytics or tracking scripts were detected, indicating minimal user tracking. The absence of forms reduces attack surface but also limits direct user interaction. Overall, the technical implementation is solid but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and SEO improvements.
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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