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Security report for designrush.com

DesignRush · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DesignRush operates as a leading B2B marketplace specializing in connecting businesses with top-rated agencies across design, development, and marketing sectors. Trusted by major global brands such as Microsoft, Sony, and Toyota, it offers a comprehensive directory and marketplace platform that facilitates project matching and agency discovery. The company positions itself as a reliable partner for businesses seeking vetted service providers, emphasizing quality and verified agency listings. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery and Swiper.js, integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics, and uses asynchronous loading for performance optimization. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations, ensuring a positive user experience across devices. However, explicit CMS or hosting details are not disclosed. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and includes CSRF tokens, but lacks visible advanced security headers and published security policies. Privacy compliance is partial, with no detected privacy or cookie policies, which could be improved to align with GDPR and other regulations. The absence of WHOIS data reduces transparency but is likely due to privacy protection services. Overall, DesignRush presents a professional, trustworthy platform with strong business credibility and technical maturity. Strategic improvements in privacy disclosures and security transparency would enhance its compliance posture and user trust further.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

5 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 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

    • 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 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
75
Security headers
35
Email security
87
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
73

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

DesignRush holds a strong market position as a specialized B2B marketplace for agency services, leveraging a verified agency network and client testimonials to build trust. Its business model centers on facilitating connections between businesses and service providers, generating value through curated listings and project briefs. The presence of major brand clients indicates significant market penetration and competitive advantage. The company targets businesses of various sizes seeking digital marketing, web design, and software development services. Growth indicators include extensive service categories and active marketplace projects. Partnerships and external domains suggest a robust ecosystem supporting its operations.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS and CSRF protection. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of published security or incident response policies indicate areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is limited due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which may pose regulatory risks. Incident response readiness and data protection officer information are not publicly available, suggesting potential gaps in security governance. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could benefit from enhanced transparency and policy publication.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy detailing data collection, usage, and user rights to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to inform users and obtain consent for tracking technologies.
  3. Enhance HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Consider disclosing data protection officer contact details and security certifications to strengthen compliance posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Design Rush, LLC
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DesignRush
Description
DesignRush ranks the top agencies in digital marketing, web design & more. Compare clients, expertise and more to find the right firm for your business!
Key services
Agency directory, Marketplace for projects, Agency ranking and reviews
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, Swiper.js, Parsley.js, Google Tag Manager, VisitorQueue tracking
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of CSRF token in meta tag

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
VisitorQueue
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a comprehensive B2B marketplace for agency services
  2. Extensive service categories and agency listings
  3. Strong branding and client trust signals
  4. No visible security or privacy policy pages found
  5. No cookie consent mechanism detected
  6. Modern frontend technologies used
  7. Good mobile responsiveness and accessibility
  8. WHOIS data unavailable, indicating privacy protection or domain not found
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern frontend stack with JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as jQuery, Swiper.js for sliders, and Parsley.js for form validation. Google Tag Manager is integrated for analytics and marketing tracking, alongside VisitorQueue for visitor tracking. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with responsive layouts and semantic HTML elements. Performance appears moderate with asynchronous script loading and preloading of key assets. No CMS or hosting provider details are explicitly identified. Technical risks are minimal, but the absence of advanced security headers and privacy mechanisms represents a technical debt area to address.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 73/100Medium24 findingsView report
  2. 73/100 +5Medium24 findingsView report
  3. 68/100Medium24 findingsView report
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