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Security report for awapatent.com

AWA · Other · Sweden

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

AWA is a well-established intellectual property law firm with a history dating back to 1897, providing comprehensive IP legal services including patents, trademarks, designs, and dispute resolution across Europe and Asia. The firm targets innovators and businesses seeking to protect and monetize their intellectual assets, positioning itself as a strategic partner in IP portfolio development and brand management. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern SEO and analytics tools, offering a responsive and accessible user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and CAPTCHA protections, though improvements in security headers and explicit security policies are recommended. Overall, the site is professional and trustworthy, though the absence of WHOIS registration data introduces a moderate risk factor.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 100 · Medium
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. 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

  2. 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

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  3. 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

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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
67
Security headers
60
Email security
77
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
73

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

AWA operates in the professional services sector focused on intellectual property law, serving a global clientele with offices in multiple countries. Their business model revolves around legal advisory, IP portfolio management, and strategic consulting. The firm leverages digital tools and client portals to enhance service delivery. Market positioning is strong, supported by awards, rankings, and long-term client relationships. The company maintains active engagement through news, events, and thought leadership via its AWA Point platform. Partnerships with platforms like AWA Point and whistleblowing services indicate a mature operational ecosystem.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses hCaptcha to protect forms, indicating a baseline security awareness. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for enhancement. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, though a whistleblowing channel is linked. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The missing WHOIS data is a concern for domain legitimacy verification but does not directly impact website security. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from formalized policies and technical header implementations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency around data protection and privacy compliance to strengthen user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AWA
Description
Full service IPR law firm providing strategic advice and durable solutions to secure innovations, protect brands and develop intellectual property portfolios across Europe and Asia.
Key services
Patents, Trademarks, Designs, Copyright, Domain Names, Dispute Resolution, IP Transactions, Renewals, Strategy, Brand Management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Swiper.js, jQuery, Contact Form 7, Events Calendar Pro, hCaptcha
Frameworks
Responsive Blocks Library
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of hCaptcha for forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
BidTheatre, Upsales
Tracking pixels
Upsales pixel
Transparency
basic

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. Strong focus on intellectual property legal services with global reach.
  3. Multiple languages supported (English, Swedish, Danish).
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  5. Cookie consent banner present and functional.
  6. Contact information clearly provided including email, phone, and contact forms.
  7. No explicit security policy or vulnerability disclosure page found.
  8. Incident response channel via whistleblowing platform available.
  9. No security headers detected in provided data; recommend improvement.
  10. WHOIS data missing, which is a concern for domain legitimacy verification.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS with a well-structured theme and multiple plugins including Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, and Events Calendar Pro. It uses Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking, and Swiper.js for interactive UI components. The site is mobile responsive and optimized for SEO with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in caching and script optimization. No hosting provider details were identified from the content. The technical stack is mature and supports the business needs effectively, though security-related technical enhancements are advisable.
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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