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AQC · Technology · Sweden

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

39/100

Risk levelHigh

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

AQC Sweden AB operates as a technology consultancy firm based in Sweden, specializing in IT consultancy services with a unique business model that combines the freedom of freelancing with the security of employment. The company targets IT consultants and clients in industries such as gaming, music, e-commerce, fintech, and streaming. Their market position emphasizes a personal, quality-driven approach with a strong community focus. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and Astra theme, incorporating modern web technologies and SEO best practices. Security measures include HTTPS and Google reCAPTCHA v3, though explicit security headers and policies are absent. Overall, the website is professional, accessible, and trustworthy, with clear contact information and a consistent brand presence.

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. 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

  3. 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"

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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
15
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
0
Average
39

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

AQC's business model centers on providing IT consultants with autonomy and choice while maintaining employment benefits, appealing to professionals seeking flexibility without the risks of freelancing. The company fosters long-term client relationships and emphasizes quality and community, which differentiates it in the consultancy market. The presence of testimonials and a LinkedIn profile supports credibility. The company is relatively young, founded around 2020, and operates primarily in Sweden. No subsidiaries or parent companies are indicated. The website content and structure support a growth-oriented, consultant-centric approach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with enforced HTTPS and integration of Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect forms from abuse. However, it lacks visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. There is no public security policy or incident response information, which could be improved to enhance transparency and preparedness. Overall, the security measures are adequate but could be strengthened with additional headers and documented policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance web security.
  3. Create and expose a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update all plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and provide explicit statements or pages regarding data protection and user rights.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AQC Sweden AB
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AQC
Description
AQC is a Swedish IT consultancy company offering a unique business model where consultants have freedom similar to entrepreneurs but with the security of being employed. They focus on long-term customer relationships and quality assignments in sectors such as gaming, music, e-commerce, fintech, and streaming.
Key services
IT consultancy, Long-term customer assignments, Consultant career development
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, Google reCAPTCHA v3, jQuery, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Astra WordPress Theme
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 implemented on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

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
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages found.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided including email, physical addresses, and a contact form with reCAPTCHA.
  4. Website uses modern WordPress technologies and SEO best practices.
  5. Security posture is good with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA but lacks explicit security headers and policies.
  6. Content is professional, relevant, and well-structured targeting IT consultants and clients.
  7. No signs of suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress infrastructure using the Astra theme and Elementor page builder, supported by Yoast SEO for search optimization. It uses Google Fonts, jQuery, Swiper.js for slideshows, and Google reCAPTCHA v3 for form security. Hosting appears to be provided by One.com, inferred from asset URLs. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, with no critical errors or broken elements detected. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and implement advanced security headers. The technical stack is well-maintained and suitable for the company's business needs.
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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