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Security report for astralexecutive.com

ASTRAL Executive Search · Other · Latvia

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

ASTRAL Executive Search is a Latvian-based professional services company specializing in international executive search and leadership recruitment. With over 20 years of industry experience, they serve a diverse client base across multiple sectors including manufacturing, transportation, finance, technology, and government. Their key offerings include high-level personnel selection, headhunting, board and council recruitment, confidential staffing, assessments, and leadership coaching. The company positions itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking innovative leaders to drive significant organizational change and growth. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages modern JavaScript libraries to provide a responsive and engaging user experience. Security posture is good with HTTPS and some security best practices observed, though improvements in security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is strong with clear GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent mechanisms. However, the absence of WHOIS domain registration data raises concerns about domain legitimacy, warranting further verification. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-optimized for its target audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

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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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
80
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
47

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 · found on this site
  • 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

ASTRAL Executive Search operates in a niche market of executive recruitment and leadership consulting, targeting medium to large enterprises and public organizations primarily in Latvia and internationally. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive experience, comprehensive service portfolio, and strong client satisfaction. The business model is service-based, generating revenue through recruitment and consulting fees. The company maintains an active online presence with integrated social media channels and uses marketing tools like Mailchimp and Google Tag Manager for outreach and analytics. The lack of visible parent or subsidiary companies suggests an independent operation. Growth indicators include a broad industry reach and a portfolio of over 150 clients. Strategic partnerships appear limited to social media and marketing platforms. The company emphasizes trust and professionalism through client testimonials and detailed service descriptions.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data. Use of secure cookies and modern JavaScript libraries reduces risk of common vulnerabilities. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options indicates room for improvement. No evidence of incident response policies or security certifications was found. Privacy policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, reflecting good data protection practices. The missing WHOIS data is a notable risk factor, potentially indicating domain registration issues or privacy protection that is not clearly disclosed. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced with additional headers and formal incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce a robust Content-Security-Policy header to mitigate XSS and data injection attacks.
  2. Add X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options headers to improve protection against clickjacking and MIME sniffing.
  3. Verify and publish domain WHOIS registration details to enhance trust and legitimacy.
  4. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
  5. Maintain and publish an incident response plan and security certifications to demonstrate commitment to security best practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
ASTRAL Executive Search
Registration number
40203075122
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ASTRAL Executive Search
Description
Starptautisks augstākā līmeņa vadītāju atlases uzņēmums, kurā strādā nozares profesionāļi un konsultanti ar vairāk nekā 20 gadu profesionālo darba pieredzi. Eksperti inovatīvu līderu piesaistē, kas spēj veikt būtiskas modifikācijas uzņēmumā un palīdz tiem kļūt izciliem.
Key services
Augstākā līmeņa personāla atlase, Headhunting, Vadītāju, valdes un padomes atlase, Konfidenciāla personāla atlase, Novērtēšana un testēšana, Hogan Assessments novērtējumi, Komandas novērtēšana: WISNIO, Hogan Assessments sertifikācija, Padziļināta reputācijas izpēte, Organizācijas funkciju audits
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.0, Swiper.js, AOS (Animate On Scroll), LazyLoad, Anime.js, Masonry, js.cookie, Three.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure cookies (js.cookie library)
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design
  2. No WAF or blocking detected
  3. WHOIS data is missing or domain not found in WHOIS, unusual for active business site
  4. Strong privacy and cookie policies present with GDPR compliance
  5. Multiple contact methods including email, phone, and contact forms
  6. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and WordPress CMS
  7. Good SEO and social media integration
  8. No adult or questionable content detected
  9. Security headers and SSL are good but could be improved with CSP and other headers
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, utilizing a modern front-end stack including jQuery 3.6.0, Swiper.js for sliders, AOS for animations, LazyLoad for image optimization, Anime.js for animations, Masonry for layout, js.cookie for cookie management, and Three.js for 3D effects. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. SEO is well implemented with proper meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Performance is moderate, with lazy loading and asynchronous script loading improving load times. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. The technical implementation is solid with opportunities to improve security headers and possibly optimize performance further.
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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