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Security report for candyclouds.it

Candyclouds di Danila Bigazzi · Technology · Italy

Partial score · DNS & email only

55/100

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

Candyclouds is a small creative business operated by Danila Bigazzi, specializing in web design, graphic design, and UX/UI strategy based in Bologna, Italy. The website serves as a professional portfolio showcasing various graphic, logo, and web projects, and includes an external shop link on Etsy. The business targets clients seeking bespoke design services with a focus on clean, innovative aesthetics. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with WooCommerce and WPBakery Page Builder, leveraging common web technologies such as jQuery and Yoast SEO for optimization. Hosting is provided by SiteGround, and cookie consent is managed via iubenda, reflecting GDPR compliance efforts. However, the site lacks a valid SSL certificate, resulting in no HTTPS support, which is a significant security and trust concern. Security headers are partially implemented, but advanced protections like HSTS, DNSSEC, and OCSP stapling are missing. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers limits immediate communication channels. Overall, the site is functional and professional but requires critical security improvements to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

Checks completed
5of 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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

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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
Email security
50
DNS health
70
Network security
100
Average
55

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Candyclouds operates as a small, service-based creative agency with a niche focus on web and graphic design. The business model revolves around freelance and agency services, supplemented by an Etsy shop for art sales. The market positioning is local and specialized, targeting clients in Italy who value personalized design work. The company has maintained a consistent online presence since 2005, indicating stability and experience. Partnerships include a startup referenced in the content and an external Etsy shop. Revenue streams likely include client projects and online sales. The website content and branding are consistent and professional, supporting credibility. However, the lack of direct contact details and limited security measures may impact client confidence and growth potential.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security posture with some security headers like X-Content-Type-Options and X-XSS-Protection enabled. Cookie consent mechanisms are in place, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, the absence of a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS support is a critical vulnerability that undermines data confidentiality and user trust. Additional missing security features include HSTS, DNSSEC, OCSP stapling, and domain protection locks, which collectively expose the site to potential attacks and domain hijacking risks. No incident response or security policy information is provided, limiting transparency and preparedness. The site should prioritize SSL implementation and enhance domain security controls to improve its security maturity.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and configure a valid SSL certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Enable HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains and preload options.
  3. Implement DNSSEC to protect DNS integrity and prevent spoofing.
  4. Activate domain protection locks to prevent unauthorized domain transfers.
  5. Add a security.txt file with incident response contact information to improve transparency.
  6. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  7. Provide direct company contact emails and phone numbers to enhance communication and trust.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature WordPress platform using WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities and WPBakery Page Builder for layout management. It employs jQuery and integrates Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. Hosting is managed by SiteGround, as indicated by DNS nameservers. The site includes a cookie consent banner powered by iubenda, reflecting compliance with privacy laws. Performance metrics are unavailable, but the use of chunked transfer encoding and multiple external resources suggests moderate loading times. Mobile optimization appears good based on responsive meta tags and CSS. Accessibility features are basic, with room for improvement. The lack of HTTPS is a major technical deficiency, impacting security and SEO rankings. Overall, the technical stack is standard for small business websites but requires modernization in security and performance optimization.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 45/100High26 findingsView report
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