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Security report for bolden.nl

Bolden · Media · Netherlands

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Bolden is an independent creative agency based in Amsterdam, specializing in brand strategy, brand identity, digital experiences, and e-commerce design since 2010. The company has established a strong market position with multiple industry awards such as the FONK150 Best Small Design Agency. Their target audience includes brands and businesses seeking professional digital and branding services. The website reflects a high level of professionalism, excellent design quality, and clear navigation, supporting their market reputation. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including JavaScript ES modules, lazy loading with Lozad.js, and Google Analytics with IP anonymization, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized and performs well, with good SEO and accessibility features. However, the CMS and hosting provider are not explicitly identified. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes standard security headers. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is partial; while a privacy policy and terms of service exist (in Dutch), there is no cookie consent mechanism or explicit GDPR compliance details. Incident response and security policy pages are absent. Overall, the website presents a low risk profile with strong business credibility and technical implementation. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security transparency would enhance trust and regulatory adherence.

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

7 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

    • 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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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  • 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
65
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
40
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

Bolden operates as a specialized creative agency focusing on branding and digital design services, targeting medium to large brands requiring UX/UI and e-commerce solutions. Their competitive advantage lies in their award-winning design quality and consistent branding. Revenue streams likely include project-based contracts and retainers for digital branding and e-commerce projects. The company maintains an active partnership ecosystem visible through social media and industry recognitions. Growth indicators include a well-maintained portfolio, client list, and multiple industry awards. The agency's operations are centered in the Netherlands with a small team size, emphasizing quality and bespoke services.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and standard security headers present. Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymization, reflecting privacy-conscious tracking. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy is found, which limits transparency for security researchers. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism and detailed GDPR compliance documentation indicates partial compliance with privacy regulations. No incident response contact or security policy pages are published, suggesting room for improvement in security governance and incident readiness. Overall, the security risks are low but could be mitigated further by enhancing privacy and incident response transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page including contact channels for security issues.
  3. Enhance the privacy policy to explicitly address GDPR compliance and data subject rights.
  4. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Consider appointing and publishing contact details for a Data Protection Officer to strengthen compliance posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bolden
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bolden
Description
Independent creative agency for brand strategy, brand identity, digital and e-commerce experiences. Based in Amsterdam since 2010.
Key services
brand strategy, brand identity, digital experiences, e-commerce design, UX/UI design
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript ES Modules, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Lozad.js (lazy loading), SVG graphics, CSS stylesheets
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • IP anonymization in Google Analytics
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional creative agency website with strong branding and design.
  2. Clear contact information with phone, email, and physical address.
  3. Multiple social media profiles linked and active.
  4. No visible security or privacy policy pages beyond terms and conditions PDF.
  5. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite GDPR relevance.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and lazy loading for performance.
  7. Google Analytics configured with IP anonymization.
  8. WHOIS data consistent with business claims and domain age.
  9. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses modern JavaScript modules and lazy loading techniques to optimize performance. It includes SVG graphics and responsive CSS for excellent mobile optimization. Google Analytics is integrated with privacy features such as IP anonymization. The site has valid meta tags for SEO and uses canonical URLs. No CMS or hosting provider is explicitly identified, which could be clarified for better transparency. The site loads quickly and has good accessibility features, but could benefit from additional ARIA attributes and accessibility testing. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust and well-implemented.
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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