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Security report for ashlingkwok.com

Ashling Kwok · Other · Australia

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

39/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Ashling Kwok Copywriting is a professional freelance copywriting service based in Sydney, Australia, specializing in content writing and marketing services for small businesses, agencies, and entrepreneurs. The website presents a strong market position with a comprehensive portfolio of services including website copywriting, business writing, marketing copywriting, blog writing, technical writing, app copywriting, website copy audits, and editing and proofreading. The business targets clients seeking to improve their online presence and sales through effective, Google-friendly copy. The site features multiple client testimonials and certifications, enhancing trust and credibility. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme, with modern SEO practices via Yoast SEO and analytics integration through Google Analytics. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though some accessibility features are basic. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled but lacks security headers and explicit incident response or security policies. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism despite tracking usage. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-positioned in its niche, with room for improvement in security and privacy compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

6 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

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  • 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
0
Security headers
35
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
39

Not counted

  • Email security: 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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The business operates as a small freelance entity focusing on content marketing and copywriting services. It leverages certifications and a strong testimonial base to build credibility. The target market includes small to medium businesses and agencies primarily in Australia. The business model is service-based, relying on client engagements for various writing needs. The website integrates marketing tools like Mailchimp for newsletter subscriptions and Google Analytics for user tracking. Partnerships or affiliations with recognized industry bodies and platforms are evident through certifications and client logos. The company maintains an active social media presence across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, supporting brand visibility and client engagement. The domain age and WHOIS data align with the business history, supporting legitimacy.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is properly configured, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Forms are present but lack explicit security or anti-bot measures visible in the source. There is no public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy, which may limit responsiveness to security incidents. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy but no cookie consent mechanism despite tracking scripts. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small freelance business but could be enhanced with additional best practices and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers to protect against common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Publish 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 to improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ashling Kwok
Description
Freelance copywriter providing content writing and marketing services to businesses, agencies and entrepreneurs.
Key services
Website Copywriting, Business Writing, Marketing Copywriting, Blog Writing, Technical Writing, App Copywriting, Website Copy Audit, Editing and Proofreading
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, jQuery, Google Analytics, Mailchimp
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional freelance copywriting service based in Sydney, Australia.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and targeted at small to medium businesses and agencies.
  3. Multiple social media profiles linked and active.
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact primarily via form and social media.
  5. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite use of tracking tools.
  6. Security headers are missing; HTTPS is properly configured.
  7. Certifications and client testimonials add trustworthiness.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with the Divi theme, leveraging jQuery and multiple icon packs for UI elements. SEO is managed via the Yoast SEO plugin, with structured data implemented using JSON-LD for enhanced search engine understanding. Google Analytics is integrated for traffic analysis, and Mailchimp is used for newsletter subscriptions. The site loads CSS and JS resources asynchronously and uses Google Fonts for typography. Performance is moderate, with some optimization opportunities in CSS delivery and script loading. Mobile responsiveness is good, supported by Divi's responsive design features. Accessibility is basic, with room for improvement in semantic markup and ARIA attributes. Hosting provider details are not explicitly disclosed in the HTML content. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and suitable for a small professional service website.
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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