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Security report for ddstudio.com

DDSTUDIO · Technology · United States

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

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DDSTUDIO is a boutique design consultancy specializing in industrial design, user experience (UX), and user interface (UI) design. Established in 1997, the company positions itself as a premier partner for industry innovators seeking strategic, business-driven design solutions that empower people, influence positive change, and drive commercial success. Their services focus on human-centered design methodologies to create compelling, market-ready products. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive content including case studies and client testimonials, indicating a strong market position in the technology sector. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Enfold theme and Avia framework, incorporating modern JavaScript libraries such as Swiper.js and Tippy.js, and integrates analytics tools like HubSpot and Google Analytics. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices and performance rated as moderate. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and use of reCAPTCHA, but could be improved by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear cookie consent mechanisms and a comprehensive privacy policy. Overall, DDSTUDIO demonstrates a solid security and compliance posture with no critical vulnerabilities detected. The domain registration is consistent with the business history, enhancing trustworthiness. Strategic recommendations include enhancing DNS security, publishing a security.txt file, and improving security header implementation to further strengthen the security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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
52
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
68
Average
55

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
1
Employees
0
Customers
0
Third parties
1
Weak passwords
0%

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

DDSTUDIO operates in the technology sector as a specialized design consultancy focusing on UX, UI, and industrial design. Their business model centers on providing human-centered design services to innovative companies, particularly start-ups and industry leaders with cutting-edge technology. The company leverages a strong portfolio of case studies and client testimonials to establish credibility and market leadership. Their target customers are strategic decision-makers seeking new and different product solutions that align with business goals. The firm maintains a consistent brand identity and digital presence, supported by active social media channels. Partnerships with digitalstoryteller.io for site design and use of HubSpot for marketing analytics indicate a mature marketing ecosystem. The company size is small, with a long operational history since 1997, suggesting stability and experience in the market.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS, uses Google reCAPTCHA for bot mitigation, and implements a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended best practice for DNS security. No explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected in the HTML content, representing an area for improvement. There is no visible security policy or incident response information published on the site, which could enhance transparency and preparedness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. The use of third-party analytics and marketing scripts is evident, but no signs of malicious or suspicious activity were detected. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by adopting additional security headers, DNSSEC, and publishing incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and security.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to provide clear vulnerability disclosure and incident response information.
  3. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  5. Enhance visibility of security policies and incident response contacts to build trust and preparedness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DDSTUDIO
Description
A boutique firm of seasoned industrial designers, user experience/ interaction designers, and engineers specializing in UX, UI, and Industrial Design.
Key services
User Experience (UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Industrial Design (ID), Human-Centered Design (HCD), Product Design and Development
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Enfold Theme, jQuery, Google Fonts, Swiper.js, Tippy.js, HubSpot Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, LayerSlider
Frameworks
Avia Framework
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics
Marketing tools
HubSpot
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 emphasis on human-centered design and product innovation.
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy policies with user consent mechanisms.
  4. Multiple client testimonials and case studies enhance trustworthiness.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  6. No visible security or compliance red flags.
  7. Contact information is clearly presented with physical address, phone, and email.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using the Enfold theme and Avia framework, which are well-established and widely supported. It incorporates modern JavaScript libraries including Swiper.js for sliders and Tippy.js for tooltips, enhancing user interactivity. Google Fonts and HubSpot analytics are integrated for branding and marketing insights. The site is mobile responsive and optimized for accessibility, with good SEO metadata including Open Graph tags and JSON-LD structured data for enhanced search engine understanding. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in script loading and caching. Hosting details are not explicitly identified beyond the registrar Network Solutions, LLC. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from performance tuning and 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.

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