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Security report for designify.com

Canva Austria GmbH · Technology · Austria

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

88/100

Risk levelLow

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

Designify is an AI-driven photo editing platform specializing in automatic background removal, color enhancement, and smart shadow application to create professional product photos and marketing visuals. Positioned as a SaaS offering with free and Pro subscription tiers, it targets e-commerce businesses, car dealerships, marketers, and developers requiring batch editing and API integration. The platform is affiliated with Canva Austria GmbH, enhancing its market credibility. Technically, Designify employs modern web technologies including React, Next.js, and Chakra UI, ensuring a fast, mobile-optimized, and accessible user experience. Security is robust with HTTPS, security headers, and hCaptcha anti-bot protection, though explicit security policies and incident response details are absent. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear GDPR adherence and cookie consent mechanisms. However, the absence of WHOIS domain registration data introduces some trust concerns. Overall, Designify presents a professional, secure, and user-friendly service with room for improvement in transparency and security disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

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.

    • 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
75
Security headers
95
Email security
70
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
88

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

Designify operates in the competitive AI-powered image editing market, leveraging advanced visual AI technologies to automate design workflows. Its integration with Canva Austria GmbH and partnerships with related services like remove.bg and unscreen.com position it well within the digital design ecosystem. The business model combines free access with premium Pro features, including batch processing and API access, catering to both individual users and enterprise clients. The presence of testimonials and a clear product roadmap indicates growth orientation. Marketing efforts utilize Google Tag Manager and Paddle for analytics and payments, respectively. The company targets sectors such as e-commerce and automotive sales, providing tailored solutions that reduce the need for professional studios. Strategic partnerships and a focus on automation highlight its competitive advantages.

Security posture

Designify demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and bot protection via hCaptcha. The platform anonymizes IP addresses in analytics, reflecting privacy-conscious practices. However, the lack of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness visibility. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The secure handling of image uploads and API access suggests good operational security. To enhance security maturity, Designify should consider publishing explicit security documentation and providing direct security contact channels. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from improved communication and formalized policies.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide a direct security contact email (e.g., security@designify.com) for incident reporting and inquiries.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Verify and publish domain registration details to enhance legitimacy and reduce trust concerns.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Canva Austria GmbH
Description
Designify offers AI-powered automatic photo editing services to create exceptional product photos and designs by removing backgrounds, enhancing colors, and adding smart shadows.
Key services
Automatic background removal, Photo enhancement, Batch editing, API integration, Customizable design templates
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Chakra UI, Google Tag Manager, Paddle (payment processing), hCaptcha
Frameworks
Next.js, Chakra UI
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • IP anonymization in analytics
  • hCaptcha anti-bot protection
  • Secure file upload input
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Paddle
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Professional AI-powered image editing service targeting e-commerce and marketing sectors
  3. Strong branding and affiliation with Canva Austria GmbH
  4. Comprehensive privacy, cookie, and terms of service policies present
  5. Secure HTTPS with modern security headers and hCaptcha protection
  6. No direct phone contact found; only email support available
  7. API and batch editing features indicate a mature SaaS offering
  8. No WHOIS data available, which is a concern for domain transparency
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, supported by Chakra UI for UI components, ensuring a responsive and accessible design. Integration with Google Tag Manager and Paddle indicates mature analytics and payment processing capabilities. The site loads quickly and is optimized for mobile devices. The use of hCaptcha adds a layer of bot protection. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or headless architecture. Hosting details are not explicitly available, but the presence of CDN and security headers indicates a professional hosting environment. Technical debt appears minimal, with opportunities to enhance security documentation and domain transparency. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a scalable and secure SaaS platform.
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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