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Security report for asceno.com

ASCENO · E-commerce · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ASCENO operates a premium e-commerce platform specializing in resort, beach, sleep, and loungewear fashion. The website presents a polished, professional image with a clear focus on elevated everyday luxury apparel. Their market position targets discerning consumers seeking versatile and elegant clothing for leisure and vacation. The business leverages Shopify's robust e-commerce infrastructure, integrating multiple marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Klaviyo, and Yotpo to optimize customer engagement and conversion. Technically, the website is well-constructed with modern web technologies, fast performance, and excellent mobile optimization. The use of Shopify ensures secure hosting and reliable platform features. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, with active consent mechanisms. However, direct company contact details such as emails or phone numbers are not publicly listed, relying instead on contact forms. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements standard security headers. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The absence of a public security policy or incident response contact is a minor gap. The missing WHOIS domain registration data is a notable concern, reducing trustworthiness and warranting verification of domain legitimacy. Overall, ASCENO's website demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and technical implementation. Strategic improvements include publishing explicit security and incident response policies, enhancing direct contact transparency, and verifying domain registration details to bolster trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

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.

    • 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

  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 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"

    • 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';…

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • 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
44
Security headers
35
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
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

ASCENO positions itself as a premium fashion retailer specializing in resort and loungewear, targeting a niche market of luxury leisure apparel. Their business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce via Shopify, supported by a comprehensive marketing ecosystem including affiliate programs (AWIN) and advanced analytics. The company maintains active social media channels to engage customers and drive brand awareness. Growth indicators include seasonal collections, collaborations, and curated content such as vacation packing tips. The absence of detailed company registration or VAT information online suggests a focus on brand experience over corporate disclosure. Partnerships with Shopify and marketing platforms indicate a scalable and modern operational approach.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers present, reflecting adherence to best practices. Use of reputable third-party services for analytics and marketing is well managed without exposing sensitive data. The cookie consent banner and privacy policy demonstrate compliance with GDPR requirements. However, the lack of a dedicated security policy page and incident response contact reduces transparency. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a potential red flag, though the professional site and platform usage mitigate immediate concerns. No vulnerabilities or outdated libraries were detected in the analysis. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page with contact details.
  2. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to improve trust.
  3. Provide direct company contact emails and phone numbers for customer and security inquiries.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and integrations for security and privacy compliance.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet or exceed WCAG standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ASCENO
Description
Effortless style for everyday. Silk pyjamas, dresses, linen shirts, swimwear & beachwear designed to elevate your downtime. Each piece from this collection emanates versatility and elegant ease.
Key services
Online retail of clothing and accessories, Customer support via contact form, Newsletter subscription
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Klaviyo, Yotpo, Covet Pics, Klarna, AWIN affiliate
Frameworks
Shopify Liquid, Shopify storefront APIs
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable third-party scripts
  • Secure forms with CSRF tokens (Shopify default)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Klaviyo, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
AWIN
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, Klaviyo, Hotjar, Yotpo
Marketing tools
Klaviyo, Yotpo
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce store for fashion apparel.
  2. Uses Shopify platform with multiple third-party marketing and analytics integrations.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form only.
  5. WHOIS data is missing, which is unusual and warrants further investigation.
  6. No security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  7. Website is well designed, mobile optimized, and SEO friendly.
  8. No adult or explicit content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Shopify platform, utilizing Liquid templates and modern JavaScript modules. It integrates multiple third-party services including Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Klaviyo, Yotpo, Klarna, and AWIN affiliate scripts. The site uses Google Fonts and custom fonts hosted on Shopify CDN. Performance is optimized with asynchronous script loading and responsive images. The site is mobile-friendly with adaptive layouts and accessibility considerations. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Hosting is managed by Shopify, ensuring reliable uptime and SSL termination. Technical risks are minimal, primarily related to reliance on third-party scripts which should be monitored for vulnerabilities.
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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