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Security report for brainville.com

Brainville AB · Technology · Sweden

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Brainville AB operates a leading Nordic marketplace platform connecting freelancers, consultants, consulting firms, and buyers of consulting services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Brainville offers a comprehensive suite of services including assignment postings, consultant searches, resource planning, and recruitment. The platform is well-positioned as the largest marketplace in the Nordics for freelance and consulting assignments, targeting a diverse audience from individual freelancers to large consulting firms. Technically, Brainville employs a modern web stack featuring jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA for bot mitigation, and extensive use of Font Awesome icons for UI consistency. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features, with a moderate performance profile. SEO practices are well implemented with proper meta tags and structured data enhancing search engine visibility. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and includes a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. However, it lacks explicit security policies or incident response documentation. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, but the absence of security headers suggests room for improvement in hardening. Overall, Brainville presents a professional and trustworthy online presence with strong business credibility and compliance posture. Strategic enhancements in security policy transparency and technical security controls would further strengthen its risk profile.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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. 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';…

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
57

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

Brainville's market positioning as the largest Nordic freelance and consulting marketplace provides it with a competitive advantage in a niche sector. Its business model revolves around facilitating connections between service providers and buyers, generating revenue likely through subscription fees, advertising, and premium services. The platform's diverse target segments include freelancers, consulting firms, brokers, and employers, indicating a broad ecosystem. The presence of a partner network and professional profiles suggests an integrated approach to service delivery. Growth indicators include a high volume of published assignments (40,000 annually) and a well-maintained digital platform. The company's transparent legal and privacy documentation, along with active social media engagement, supports its market credibility.

Security posture

Brainville demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS enforcement and integration of Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate automated abuse. The presence of a cookie consent banner aligns with privacy regulations, enhancing compliance. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options indicates potential areas for security enhancement. No explicit security or incident response policies were found, which could impact incident handling readiness. No signs of exposed credentials, malware, or phishing were detected. Overall, the security measures are adequate for a marketplace platform but would benefit from formalized security governance and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to prevent vulnerabilities from outdated components.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all users.
  5. Consider integrating advanced analytics with privacy-preserving configurations to better understand user behavior without compromising compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Brainville AB
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Brainville AB
Description
The Nordic marketplace for contractors
Key services
Publishing freelance and consulting assignments, Finding consultants and consulting firms, Posting assignments, Partner network, Professional profiles, Resource planning, Recruitment, Advertising, Content marketing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 2.2.0, Google reCAPTCHA, Font Awesome 6 Pro, Select2, Intro.js, jQuery Circliful, jQuery DateTimePicker, Tooltipster, Remodal, Spectrum Colorpicker, jsTree, CookieConsent, AddToAny
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection
  • Cookie consent banner with customization options

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA, AddToAny
Marketing tools
CookieConsent
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional marketplace for freelancers and consultants in the Nordic region
  2. Comprehensive use of Font Awesome icons and modern UI libraries
  3. Clear navigation structure with multiple user categories and tools
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with customization options
  5. No visible security or privacy policy pages beyond standard legal documents
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies found
Technical notes

Notes

The website utilizes a combination of established JavaScript libraries and CSS frameworks, including jQuery 2.2.0, Select2, Intro.js, and Font Awesome 6 Pro for icons. It employs Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection and uses cookie consent tools to comply with privacy laws. The site is built with responsive design principles, ensuring usability across devices. However, no specific CMS or backend framework was identified from the HTML content. Performance is moderate, with potential optimization opportunities in resource loading and caching. The extensive use of Font Awesome icons indicates a focus on visual consistency. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from updated libraries and enhanced security configurations.
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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