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Security report for balfego.com

Balfegó · Other · Spain

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Balfegó is a well-established Spanish company specializing in the capture, feeding, study, and commercialization of bluefin tuna, positioning itself as a global leader in this niche seafood market. The company emphasizes sustainability, traceability, and quality, supported by certifications such as AENOR and B Corp. Their business model includes direct sales to restaurants and distributors, supported by a unique traceability system that enhances transparency and consumer trust. The website reflects a mature digital presence with multilingual support, rich multimedia content, and interactive features that engage their target audience effectively. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins like Gravity Forms and Cookiebot, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and user consent management. The infrastructure is hosted by Acens Technologies, a reputable provider, and the site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security measures include CAPTCHA on forms and cookie consent mechanisms, though DNSSEC is not enabled and some security headers could be improved. The security posture is solid with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear policies and GDPR adherence. However, incident response details and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are absent, representing areas for improvement. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and aligned with industry best practices, supporting Balfegó's market leadership. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, enhancing security headers, publishing a security.txt file, and adding explicit incident response contacts to further strengthen security and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

9 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
40
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
65
Average
46

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

Balfegó operates in the premium seafood sector, focusing on bluefin tuna, a high-value product often referred to as the 'ibérico del mar'. Their competitive advantage lies in their sustainable fishing practices, unique feeding and fat-level measurement techniques, and a pioneering traceability system that allows end consumers to verify product origin and quality via QR codes. The company targets restaurants, distributors, and tuna enthusiasts globally, with presence in over 32 countries. Their diversified offerings include fresh tuna sales, gastronomic innovation spaces, and sustainable tourism initiatives. The business model is vertically integrated from capture to distribution, ensuring quality control and brand consistency. Partnerships and certifications reinforce their market position and trustworthiness. Growth indicators include ongoing R&D projects and international culinary competitions. The company maintains a strong digital ecosystem with e-commerce and active social media engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of CAPTCHA to mitigate spam on contact forms. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. No sensitive data is exposed in the HTML source, and no outdated or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended best practice for DNS security. Security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not explicitly detected and should be implemented to mitigate common web attacks. The absence of a security.txt file and incident response contact information limits transparency for vulnerability reporting. Overall, the site is secure but could improve in DNS security and header policies to enhance defense in depth.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Add explicit incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Maintain regular updates of WordPress core and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Balfegó
Description
Balfegó es la compañía líder mundial en captura, alimentación, estudio y comercialización del atún rojo.
Key services
Captura de atún rojo salvaje, Alimentación y crianza en instalaciones acuícolas, Comercialización de atún rojo fresco, Sistema de trazabilidad con código QR, Investigación y desarrollo (I+D+i), Venta a restaurantes y distribuidores, Espacio gastronómico (Tunateca), Turismo sostenible (Tuna Tour)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.2, Gravity Forms, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot, jQuery, Vimeo embedded videos, Google Fonts (Roboto)
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CAPTCHA (Google reCAPTCHA v2 invisible) on forms
  • Cookie consent management via Cookiebot
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and privacy policies

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich in Spanish with multilingual options.
  2. Strong emphasis on sustainability and traceability in seafood industry.
  3. Multiple embedded videos and interactive elements enhance user engagement.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and compliance tools like Cookiebot.
  5. Contact forms use CAPTCHA to prevent spam.
  6. Clear presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  7. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  8. No signs of malicious or suspicious content or domains.
  9. Domain is well-established and registered with a reputable registrar.
  10. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.2, leveraging Gravity Forms for data collection and Cookiebot for cookie consent management. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and event tracking. The site uses jQuery and Google Fonts (Roboto) for UI consistency. Hosting is provided by Acens Technologies, a reputable Spanish hosting provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and SEO optimization, including proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine understanding. Accessibility is basic but present. The site includes embedded Vimeo videos and interactive elements such as a traceability QR code system. Technical debt appears low, but improvements in security headers and DNSSEC would enhance robustness. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly digital experience.
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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