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Security report for archetype.co

Archetype · Media · Germany

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Archetype is a well-established global communications and marketing agency specializing in strategic communication, brand strategy, creative production, and digital marketing. With over 40 years of heritage in tech storytelling, the company positions itself as a leader in building magnetic brands that create authentic human connections and real-world impact. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image targeting corporate clients and brands seeking comprehensive marketing services. Technically, the website leverages modern technologies including Webflow CMS, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Cookiebot for GDPR-compliant consent management. Hosting and CDN services appear to be provided via Cloudflare and Webflow, ensuring good performance and security. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, with a clean design and clear navigation. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses security headers, and manages cookie consent effectively. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for improvement in transparency and security maturity. Overall, Archetype's website demonstrates a strong digital presence with good privacy compliance and business credibility. Minor enhancements in security policy disclosure and incident response readiness would further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
54
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
70

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

Archetype operates as a global marketing and communications agency with a focus on strategic brand building and digital marketing. Its competitive advantage lies in its 40+ years of experience in tech storytelling and its ability to combine startup agility with global agency strength. The business model centers on providing agency services to corporate clients, leveraging a broad partnership ecosystem and reputable client base. Growth indicators include recent awards and active social media presence. The company targets medium to large enterprises seeking comprehensive marketing solutions, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the media sector.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers, and GDPR-compliant cookie consent via Cookiebot. Analytics and advertising scripts are managed responsibly, with clear consent mechanisms. No exposed credentials or vulnerabilities were found in the HTML content. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure channels indicates gaps in security transparency and incident readiness. Addressing these gaps would enhance the organization's security culture and compliance with evolving regulations such as NIS2.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security frameworks and practices.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Designate and disclose Data Protection Officer contact details to improve GDPR compliance.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and cookies to minimize privacy and security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Archetype
Description
Archetype ist eine globale Kommunikations- und Marketingagentur, die sich auf strategische Kommunikation, Markenstrategie, kreative Produktion und digitales Marketing spezialisiert hat. Wir bauen Marken auf, die anziehen, eine einzigartige Position bieten und echte Veränderungen in der Welt bewirken.
Key services
strategische Kommunikation, Markenstrategie, kreative Produktion, digitales Marketing
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Cookiebot CMP, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare (implied by cookies and _cfuvid cookie), Webflow CMS
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Webflow hosting
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management with Cookiebot
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern analytics and tag management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Meta Platforms (Facebook Ads)
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Bing Ads, Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Cookiebot CMP, HubSpot forms
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses Cookiebot for GDPR-compliant cookie consent
  2. Multiple reputable client logos displayed indicating established business
  3. Use of modern analytics and tag management tools
  4. No visible security or privacy policy pages beyond privacy and cookie policies
  5. No explicit terms of service or incident response information found
  6. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities in HTML content
  7. Some external domains (g1584674684.co, g10498469755.co) appear uncommon and may warrant further inspection
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Webflow CMS, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Cookiebot for consent management. Hosting is likely via Cloudflare and Webflow CDN, providing good performance and security. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly with valid meta tags and structured data. Some external domains used for tracking and analytics are less common and should be reviewed for trustworthiness. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and performant user experience with opportunities to enhance security transparency and incident management.
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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