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Security report for dc-activ.com

Design Central (Bath) Ltd · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ImpactXP is a UK-based technology company offering an AI-driven commercial leadership platform designed for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and retailers. Their integrated system combines marketing, data analytics, and immersive research tools to enable collaborative category development and commercial strategy execution. The company positions itself as an innovative leader with a comprehensive suite of modules including PlanogramXP, RangeXP, ShopperXP, EngageXP, and ResearchXP, complemented by a creative services team. The website reflects a professional and modern digital presence with strong branding and clear messaging targeting enterprise and medium-sized CPG clients. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern frameworks like Bootstrap and uses reputable third-party services such as Google Analytics and reCAPTCHA for analytics and security. Hosting and DNS are managed via Dreamscape Networks and Cloudflare respectively, ensuring reliable performance and security. The site is mobile-optimized, SEO-friendly, and implements GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses clientTransferProhibited domain status, and integrates CAPTCHA to protect forms. However, it lacks some advanced security headers and does not publish a formal security policy or incident response contacts, which could be improved. No vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected. Privacy compliance is strong with clear policies and consent management. Overall, ImpactXP presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with a solid technical foundation and good privacy practices. Strategic recommendations include enhancing DNS security with DNSSEC, publishing security policies, and adding vulnerability disclosure mechanisms to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

6 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  3. 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

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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
37
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
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

ImpactXP operates in the technology and retail sectors, focusing on AI-powered commercial leadership solutions for CPG brands and retailers. Their business model centers on SaaS offerings combined with creative services, targeting medium to large enterprises seeking integrated category development tools. The company leverages partnerships with major global brands, enhancing its market credibility and reach. The platform's unique integration of five core modules positions it competitively in a niche market. Revenue streams likely include software subscriptions, consulting, and creative services. Growth indicators include recent domain registration, active client logos, and continuous website updates. The company maintains a UK base with transparent business registration and VAT details, supporting legitimacy and operational stability.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with mandatory HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA for form protection, and domain transfer lock status. Cookie consent is managed via a GDPR-compliant plugin, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, the absence of DNSSEC and advanced HTTP security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS) suggests room for improvement. No incident response or security policy information is published, which limits transparency in handling security events. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. Overall, the security maturity is moderate to good, suitable for the business scale but could be enhanced to meet higher compliance standards such as ISO 27001 or NIST frameworks.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit third-party libraries and plugins to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Design Central (Bath) Ltd
Registration number
3597376
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Design Central (Bath) Ltd
Description
ImpactXP is an all-in-one Commercial Leadership toolkit. A next-generation Marketing, Data Analytics and Immersive Research platform, designed to support brands in working collaboratively with retailers.
Key services
PlanogramXP, RangeXP, ShopperXP, EngageXP, ResearchXP, Creative Services & Solutions Team
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, Bootstrap 5, Splide.js, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent management with Complianz GDPR plugin
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear branding and consistent messaging.
  2. Strong focus on AI-driven commercial leadership tools for CPG brands and retailers.
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy compliance mechanisms implemented.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information published.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  6. Contact information is clearly presented with multiple channels.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using modern front-end frameworks like Bootstrap 5 and Splide.js for UI components. It integrates Google Analytics for tracking and Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection. Hosting is managed via Dreamscape Networks with DNS services through Cloudflare, providing robust infrastructure and CDN capabilities. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and uses SEO best practices including Yoast SEO plugin and structured JSON-LD data. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and preconnect hints for fonts and analytics domains. Technical debt appears low with up-to-date libraries and no deprecated technologies detected. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and DNS security to reduce technical risks.
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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