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Security report for basedesign.com

Base Design · Media · N/a

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Base Design is a professional international branding agency specializing in creating culturally impactful brands through design and technology. The company operates globally with offices in Brussels, New York, Geneva, and Melbourne, offering services such as branding, typography, identity, and digital experiences. Their website reflects a high level of professionalism with excellent design quality, clear navigation, and comprehensive content showcasing their portfolio and thought leadership. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks including Next.js and React, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. The site employs cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR and uses analytics tools like Google Analytics and Plausible for visitor insights. Security best practices are observed with HTTPS enforcement and security headers, although no explicit security policy or incident response information is published. The security posture is strong with no evident vulnerabilities, but the absence of WHOIS data and domain registration information raises concerns about domain legitimacy and transparency. This discrepancy impacts the overall trust score despite the professional appearance and content quality. Strategically, the company should consider publishing detailed security and incident response policies and clarifying domain registration details to enhance trust. Overall, Base Design presents as a credible and mature digital branding agency with room for improvement in transparency and security communication.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

2 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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.

    • 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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  • 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
72
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
83
Average
72

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

Base Design holds a strong market position as a creative agency focused on branding with cultural impact. Their competitive advantage lies in their global presence and multidisciplinary approach combining design and technology. The business model revolves around providing bespoke branding solutions to clients across various sectors, primarily in media and creative industries. Revenue streams likely include project-based fees and retainers. The target customers are businesses seeking innovative brand identities and digital experiences. The company demonstrates growth through a diverse portfolio and active thought leadership. Partnerships with social media platforms and digital tools support their marketing and outreach efforts. Operationally, the website indicates a well-structured organization with a focus on quality and client engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing risks of common web attacks. Cookie consent is managed via a reputable third-party service, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the lack of a publicly available security policy and incident response contact reduces transparency and preparedness perception. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security certifications. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a notable concern, potentially indicating privacy protection or registration issues. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing security governance documents and incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Add incident response contact information or a dedicated security contact email.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Clarify domain registration details or ensure WHOIS data is accessible to improve trust.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing data protection officer contact details if applicable.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Base Design
Description
We design ingeniously simple brands and build unique personalities. We humanize corporations, launch visions and clarify the complex.
Key services
Branding, Typography, Identity design, Graphic design, Digital experiences
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, CookieYes (cookie consent), Google Analytics, Plausible Analytics
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with customization
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern frameworks

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Plausible Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Plausible Analytics
Marketing tools
CookieYes cookie consent
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 multimedia content
  2. Professional branding agency with global presence
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy compliance
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via forms and office location pages
  5. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual and warrants further investigation
  6. No security policy or incident response page found
  7. Modern tech stack with Next.js and React
  8. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, which provide server-side rendering and optimized performance. The use of CookieYes for cookie consent and integration of Google Analytics and Plausible indicates a balanced approach to analytics and privacy. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance appears fast with efficient media loading and prefetching strategies. No CMS is explicitly identified, suggesting a custom or headless CMS backend. The technical infrastructure supports a high-quality user experience but could benefit from clearer hosting and infrastructure disclosures.
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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