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Security report for carmanahsigns.com

Carmanah Signs · Technology · Canada

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Carmanah Signs is a specialized division of STRATACACHE focused on delivering advanced digital signage solutions tailored for lottery retail environments. The company leverages powerful software and durable hardware to enhance lottery player experiences and drive sales growth. Their market position is strong, supported by their parent company's global leadership in digital signage networks. Technically, the website is built on Squarespace with modern tracking and font technologies, offering a good user experience and mobile optimization. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and domain locking but lacks DNSSEC and some security headers. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is professional and trustworthy but would benefit from enhanced security and privacy practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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. 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

    • 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

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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
62
Security headers
35
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
63

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 company operates in the technology and retail sectors, targeting lottery organizations and retailers with B2B digital signage solutions. Their business model focuses on software, hardware, content strategy, installation, and operational services. They maintain strong industry partnerships and associations, enhancing credibility. The domain age and registration data support legitimacy. The website content is relevant and professional, positioning Carmanah Signs as a key player in lottery digital signage globally.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and has domain status locks to prevent unauthorized changes, indicating a baseline security maturity. However, the absence of DNSSEC, HSTS headers, and a security.txt file indicates room for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. Privacy policies and incident response contacts are missing, which are critical for compliance and security readiness. The use of Google Analytics and Tag Manager introduces moderate user tracking, but privacy compliance is limited.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) headers to enforce HTTPS usage.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear consent mechanisms.
  4. Add a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Provide incident response contact information to improve security communication and readiness.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Carmanah Signs
Description
Carmanah Signs specializes in transforming lottery experiences at retail through digital signage. It is the Lottery & Gaming Division of STRATACACHE, a global leader in digital signage solutions. The company offers powerful software and durable hardware tailored for lottery retail environments, focusing on enhancing player experiences and growing lottery sales.
Key services
Digital signage software (AMP - ActiVia Media Platform), Digital signage hardware (ARM-based media players, interactive touch tablets), Content strategy and creative services, Installation and field services, Operations services including hosting, monitoring, content scheduling and distribution
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace CMS, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Typekit Fonts, AMP digital signage software (proprietary)
Frameworks
Squarespace platform
Platforms
Web (desktop and mobile)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain locked with multiple client status prohibitions

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is built on Squarespace with professional design and clear navigation.
  2. Content focuses on lottery digital signage solutions with detailed service offerings.
  3. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  4. Contact information includes company email addresses and social media links but no phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly listed.
  5. Security headers are minimal; DNSSEC is not enabled.
  6. Google Analytics and Tag Manager are used for tracking.
  7. The site is part of STRATACACHE, a global leader in digital signage, enhancing trust.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site content is fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is hosted on Squarespace, utilizing modern web technologies including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Typekit fonts. The site is mobile optimized with good navigation and content structure. Performance is moderate, typical for CMS-based sites. Technical debt is minimal, but security-related technical enhancements are recommended. The site lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC, which are important for protecting the infrastructure. SEO and accessibility are basic to good, with room for improvement in accessibility features.
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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