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Security report for candyspace.com

Candyspace · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Candyspace is a professional digital product agency specializing in designing, building, and optimizing websites, mobile apps, and ecommerce platforms. They serve ambitious organizations focused on growth and digital transformation, leveraging expertise in website design, native and hybrid app development, and conversion rate optimization. The company is positioned as a medium-sized technology sector player with a strong client portfolio including ITV, Rolls-Royce, and Mazda, and holds ISO 27001 certification indicating a mature security posture. Technically, the website is built on the HubSpot CMS platform, utilizing modern marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, and 6sense tracking. The site demonstrates good performance, excellent mobile optimization, and solid SEO practices. Security measures include HTTPS, reCAPTCHA Enterprise, and cookie consent mechanisms, supported by ISO 27001 certification, although explicit security headers could be more visible. The security posture is strong with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and GDPR consent mechanisms. However, the absence of WHOIS registration data is a notable anomaly that reduces domain trustworthiness despite the professional website presence. Overall, Candyspace presents a trustworthy and professional digital agency with robust technical and security implementations. Strategic recommendations include improving domain registration transparency, publishing incident response contacts, and enhancing security header visibility to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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. 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
49
Security headers
80
Email security
100
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
82

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

Candyspace operates as a digital product agency within the technology sector, targeting medium-sized to large organizations seeking digital transformation. Their competitive advantage lies in a comprehensive service offering that spans website and app development, ecommerce solutions, and conversion optimization. The company has secured high-profile clients and industry awards, reinforcing market credibility. Revenue streams likely derive from project-based engagements and ongoing optimization services. The partnership with parent company Quantiphi suggests access to broader resources and expertise. Growth indicators include recent awards and a strong digital presence. The company ecosystem includes integrations with marketing and analytics platforms, supporting data-driven client solutions.

Security posture

Candyspace exhibits a mature security posture evidenced by ISO 27001 certification and implementation of HTTPS and Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise on forms. The presence of a cookie consent banner with granular settings indicates GDPR compliance awareness. No security incidents or vulnerabilities are apparent from the website content. However, the lack of explicit security headers in the HTML source and absence of a public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy represent areas for improvement. The missing WHOIS data raises questions about domain registration transparency but does not directly impact operational security. Overall, the company demonstrates strong security culture and practices aligned with industry standards.

Recommendations

  1. Publish explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance browser security.
  2. Provide a public incident response contact or page to improve transparency and readiness for security events.
  3. Consider implementing and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Clarify domain registration information to improve trust and legitimacy perception.
  5. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to stay compliant with evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Candyspace
Description
Candyspace specialises in designing, building and optimising websites, mobile apps and commerce solutions. They are experts in Website Design & Build, Native and Hybrid App Development, and Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO).
Key services
Website Design & Build, Native and Hybrid App Development, Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HubSpot CMS, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise, jQuery 3.5.1, 6sense tracking
Frameworks
HubSpot CMS framework
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for forms
  • ISO 27001 certification
  • Cookie consent banner with settings

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4, HubSpot Analytics, 6sense
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
HubSpot Ads Pixel
Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics 4, 6sense
Marketing tools
HubSpot Forms, HubSpot CTAs, HubSpot Cookie Banner
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional digital product agency website with strong branding and client portfolio
  2. Use of HubSpot CMS and marketing automation tools
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy policy with consent mechanism
  4. ISO 27001 certification indicates strong security posture
  5. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual and lowers domain trust score
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the HubSpot CMS platform, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery 3.5.1 and Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for bot protection. Analytics and marketing integrations include Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot Ads Pixel, and 6sense tracking, enabling comprehensive user behavior insights and targeted marketing. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized images. The technical stack is modern and well-integrated, supporting a professional digital agency's operational needs. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and improve domain registration transparency.
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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