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Security report for avc.co.za

Audio Visual Centre · Technology · South Africa

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Audio Visual Centre (AVC) is a South African-based company specializing in comprehensive audio visual integration services. Their offerings include AV design, installation, and support tailored for corporate, educational, and event environments. The company positions itself as a turnkey solution provider, handling everything from design to ongoing support, with a strong focus on video conferencing and Microsoft Teams solutions. AVC maintains a solid market presence with a medium-sized operation and a professional online presence supported by testimonials and recognized brand partnerships. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with the Divi theme and integrates modern SEO and analytics tools, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though security headers and incident response policies could be improved. Privacy compliance is basic, lacking explicit cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, AVC presents a trustworthy and professional business with room for enhanced privacy and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 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

9 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

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • 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

  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 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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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
30
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
10
Average
43

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

AVC operates in the technology sector, focusing on AV integration for corporate and educational clients in South Africa. Their business model revolves around providing end-to-end AV solutions including product sales, installation, and maintenance contracts. The company leverages partnerships with major AV brands and maintains active social media channels to engage customers. Their market position is that of a reliable, established AV specialist with a comprehensive service portfolio. Growth indicators include a regularly updated blog with industry news and project showcases. The company targets medium to large enterprises and institutions requiring advanced AV infrastructure. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to enhance compliance and security transparency to further build customer trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enabled and no exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options indicates potential areas for improvement. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are present, which may limit the company's readiness to handle security incidents. The use of updated libraries and plugins reduces risk, but ongoing maintenance is essential. Privacy compliance is limited, with no cookie consent mechanism detected, potentially exposing the company to GDPR-related risks. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced policies and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to improve GDPR compliance and user transparency.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to demonstrate security maturity and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update all plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain platform security.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting and enhance trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Audio Visual Centre
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Audio Visual Centre
Description
AVC provides comprehensive AV services across South Africa. We specialize in AV design, installation, and support for corporate, educational, and event spaces. Contact us for custom AV solutions.
Key services
Video conferencing solutions, Microsoft Teams integration, AV system design, AV installation, Large LED displays, Audio visual product sales and support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

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

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of updated jQuery version (3.7.1)
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense
Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and comprehensive AV service offerings.
  2. Strong presence of social media links and customer testimonials enhance trust.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners detected, which may affect GDPR compliance.
  4. Use of modern WordPress theme and plugins with SEO optimization via Yoast.
  5. Security headers are minimal; opportunity to improve security posture exists.
  6. No visible security or incident response policies on the site.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS using the Divi theme, supported by popular plugins such as Yoast SEO, Mailchimp for WordPress, and Boxzilla. It uses jQuery 3.7.1 and integrates Google Analytics and Google AdSense for tracking and monetization. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good SEO metadata including Open Graph and JSON-LD structured data. Performance is moderate, with deferred loading of scripts and optimized font loading. Technical risks are minimal, but the absence of advanced security headers and privacy mechanisms suggests areas for modernization. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional online presence.
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.

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