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Security report for bythebookaccounting.com

The BTB Advisory Firm · Finance · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The BTB Advisory Firm is a small, specialized financial advisory business led by an award-winning Tax and Forensic Accountant, Bernadette L. Harris. The firm focuses on helping small business leaders with high-quality financial data, forensic accounting, and strategic CFO support. The website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and tools, hosted by A2 Hosting, and uses Google Analytics for tracking. While the site is professionally designed and content-rich, it lacks explicit contact emails and phone numbers, relying primarily on contact forms. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS and domain transfer protections, but DNSSEC is not enabled and security headers are missing. Privacy compliance is basic with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional but could improve in security and privacy transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

  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

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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 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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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
65
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
61

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

The business targets small business leaders seeking financial and forensic accounting advisory services. It leverages a service-based model with offerings including forensic accounting, business strategy sessions, and CFO support. The firm maintains a niche market position with over 20 years of experience and an award-winning leader. The website ecosystem includes appointment scheduling, client portals, and e-commerce for books, indicating diversified revenue streams. Partnerships with service providers like TidyCal and Acumbamail support operational efficiency. The firm’s branding is consistent and trust signals such as testimonials are prominently displayed, supporting credibility and client confidence.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and domain transfer protections, indicating a baseline secure configuration. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could expose the domain to DNS spoofing risks. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which are recommended to mitigate common web vulnerabilities. The absence of explicit incident response contacts or security policies limits transparency. Tracking via Google Analytics and MonsterInsights is present without a cookie consent mechanism, which may pose privacy compliance risks. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be enhanced by implementing DNSSEC, security headers, and privacy controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to protect against common web attacks.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish explicit incident response and security contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Include clear company contact emails and phone numbers on the website to facilitate direct communication.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The BTB Advisory Firm
Description
For over 20 years, we’ve helped small business leaders make confident decisions based on high-quality financial data and advice. Led by Bernadette L. Harris, an award-winning Tax and Forensic Accountant, the BTB Advisory Firm is exactly what you need to propel your business to the next level and beyond.
Key services
Forensic Accounting Services, Business Strategy Session, Strategic CFO Support, Business and accounting consultations, Strategy Sessions and Workshops
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, MonsterInsights, Elementor, Slider Revolution, Contact Form 7, Everest Forms, WP EasyCart, Acumbamail
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited and clientUpdateProhibited set

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, MonsterInsights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
MonsterInsights, Acumbamail
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 advisory firm focused on financial and forensic accounting services.
  2. Content is well structured with clear navigation and multiple service offerings.
  3. Use of modern WordPress plugins and SEO tools.
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found; contact primarily via forms.
  5. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite use of tracking analytics.
  6. DNSSEC not enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  7. No visible security headers in HTML content.
  8. Privacy policy present but basic; no terms of service found.
  9. No incident response or security contact information provided.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress using Elementor for page building, Slider Revolution for sliders, and Contact Form 7 and Everest Forms for form management. It integrates Google Fonts and Google Analytics via MonsterInsights plugin. Hosting is provided by A2 Hosting, a reputable provider. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and uses modern JavaScript libraries and CSS. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected. SEO is supported by All in One SEO plugin with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) for organization and breadcrumb. However, accessibility features are basic and could be improved. The technical stack is modern and well maintained but could benefit from 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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