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Security report for axonware.ie

Axonware Limited · Technology · Ireland

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

27/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Axonware Limited is a small Irish software reseller specializing in CAD, accounting, and 3D design software licensing. The company positions itself as a leading source for software licensing in Ireland, offering products such as ProgeCAD, AutoCAD, QuickBooks, Sketchup, and others. Their website provides product information, customer reviews, and purchase options, targeting businesses and professionals in Ireland and Europe. Technically, the website uses modern frontend technologies including Bootstrap, Google Fonts, and integrates live chat support and Google Analytics with a cookie consent mechanism. However, the site lacks HTTPS encryption and security headers, which are critical for protecting user data and ensuring trust. Privacy and terms of service pages are absent, though a cookie consent banner is present. Contact information including phone and physical address is clearly displayed, supporting business credibility. Overall, the website is functional and professional but requires significant security improvements to meet modern standards.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 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

11 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

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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. 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

  4. 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

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  • Exposed services
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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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
0
Average
27

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

Axonware operates as a software reseller focusing on CAD and accounting software markets in Ireland. Their competitive advantage lies in offering a broad portfolio of popular software licenses with quick quotes and delivery. The business model is direct sales through the website with customer support via phone and live chat. The presence of customer reviews and product details indicates an established customer base. The company targets SMEs and professionals needing affordable software licensing solutions. No social media or affiliate partnerships are evident, suggesting a focused but limited digital marketing approach. The WHOIS data confirms a consistent and legitimate business registration in Ireland, enhancing trust. Growth opportunities could include expanding digital marketing and adding comprehensive privacy and security policies.

Security posture

The website's security posture is currently weak due to the absence of HTTPS, exposing users to potential data interception risks. No security headers were detected, and there is no visible privacy or security policy documentation. The cookie consent banner indicates some awareness of privacy compliance, but GDPR compliance cannot be fully confirmed without a privacy policy. The live chat integration and forms do not show explicit security controls such as CSRF tokens or input validation in the HTML. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics and OnWebChat introduces additional risk vectors if not properly managed. Incident response contact information is missing, limiting the ability to report security issues. Overall, the site requires urgent implementation of HTTPS, security headers, and privacy documentation to improve its security maturity.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate to secure all website traffic.
  2. Add standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve compliance and user trust.
  4. Enhance form security by implementing CSRF protection and input validation.
  5. Establish clear incident response contact channels and disclose security policies publicly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Axonware Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Axonware Limited
Description
Suppliers of software licensing including CAD software (ProgeCAD, AutoCAD, Archicad), accounting software (QuickBooks), 3D rendering and design software (Sketchup, Twinmotion, VRAY, Enscape), and related products. Focus on quick quotes, low prices, and fast delivery.
Key services
Software licensing and sales, Providing free trials, Customer support via chat and phone
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap 5.3.3, Bootstrap Icons, Google Fonts (Poppins), Socket.io 4.5.4, Google Analytics (gtag.js), OnWebChat live chat, Sysnet Assurance Card
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
30/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of async loading for scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
OnWebChat
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a software reseller focused on CAD and accounting software in Ireland
  2. No explicit privacy or terms of service pages found
  3. Cookie consent banner present with opt-in/out functionality
  4. Multiple product offerings with reviews and buy links
  5. Live chat support integrated
  6. No HTTPS detected in provided URL or HTML content, which is a critical security issue
  7. No security headers visible in HTML content
  8. Contact phone number and physical address clearly displayed
  9. No social media links found
  10. Use of modern frontend technologies like Bootstrap and Google Fonts
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern frontend stack with Bootstrap 5.3.3, Bootstrap Icons, Google Fonts, and Socket.io for real-time features. Google Analytics is integrated with consent management, and live chat is provided via OnWebChat. The site is mobile responsive and has a clear navigation structure. However, the lack of HTTPS and security headers is a significant technical deficiency. The site appears to be custom-built or uses a non-standard CMS, as no CMS meta tags or footprints were detected. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts improving load times. Accessibility features are basic, and SEO optimization is minimal but present through meta tags and structured content. Technical debt is moderate, with opportunities to modernize security and compliance features.
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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