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Security report for dockyard.com

DockYard Inc. · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DockYard Inc. is a well-established AI development and software consultancy studio with over 15 years of industry experience. They specialize in custom software, mobile and web app development, product design, and strategy, leveraging AI to accelerate product delivery for a diverse clientele including Fortune 500 companies. Their market position is strong, supported by a portfolio of high-profile clients and a broad technology stack that includes Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, React, and AWS among others. The company targets businesses of all sizes across various industries seeking innovative digital product solutions. Technically, DockYard demonstrates a mature and modern infrastructure with a focus on scalable and AI-integrated technologies. Their website is fast, mobile-optimized, and accessible, reflecting a high level of digital maturity. They utilize advanced frameworks and cloud platforms such as AWS and FLY.IO, indicating robust hosting and deployment strategies. From a security perspective, the site employs HTTPS and domain transfer protections, but lacks DNSSEC and explicit security policies or incident response contacts. No cookie consent mechanism was detected, which may impact privacy compliance. The absence of security headers and vulnerability disclosure policies suggests areas for improvement. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced with additional transparency and controls. The overall risk assessment is low, with no signs of malicious activity or suspicious domain patterns. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing security and incident response policies, implementing cookie consent, and adding security headers to strengthen defenses and compliance. These steps will enhance trust and align with best practices for enterprise-grade technology service providers.

Scanned

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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  • 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
45
Email security
98
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
75

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

DockYard operates as a technology consulting and software development firm with a focus on AI-enhanced product delivery. Their competitive advantage lies in combining human expertise with AI tools to reduce time and cost while maintaining quality. Revenue streams likely include consulting, custom software development, maintenance, and team augmentation services. The company serves a broad market segment from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, indicating scalability and adaptability. Their partnership ecosystem includes major clients like Netflix, Nasdaq, and Adobe, which enhances credibility and market reach. Growth indicators include a strong portfolio of case studies, active blog content, and a visible social media presence. Operationally, DockYard emphasizes collaboration and integration with client teams, positioning themselves as a strategic partner rather than just a vendor.

Security posture

DockYard's security maturity is moderate to good. The use of HTTPS and domain transfer lock indicates baseline security hygiene. However, the lack of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security robustness. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, which could hinder rapid response to security incidents. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file limits transparency and community engagement in security matters. Privacy compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy but lacks cookie consent mechanisms. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. Overall, the security culture appears professional but would benefit from formalized policies and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Implement a cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden the website against common attacks.
  5. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting and improve security posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DockYard Inc.
Description
We build custom apps and software for Fortune 500 and industry disruptors alike. Our teams combine AI with 15 years of industry-leading experience to build faster without sacrificing quality.
Key services
Product Strategy & Discovery, Custom Websites & Mobile Apps, Architectural Reviews & Technical Audits, Application Maintenance, Engineering Consulting & Team Augmentation, AI & Intelligent Automation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, React, Vue, Svelte, Rust, Swift, Ruby, AWS, Kubernetes, FLY.IO
Frameworks
Phoenix, LiveView
Platforms
Web, Mobile
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Plausible Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Plausible Analytics
Marketing tools
Plausible Analytics
Transparency
basic

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 navigation and rich content.
  2. Strong focus on AI and modern software development technologies.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via forms.
  4. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected.
  5. Social media presence is strong with multiple verified platforms linked.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. WHOIS data is transparent and consistent with business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including Elixir with Phoenix LiveView, React, Vue, and Svelte for frontend components. The backend likely leverages Elixir and Rust for performance and scalability. Hosting is provided via AWS and FLY.IO, indicating cloud-native deployment with container orchestration (Kubernetes). The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, with preloaded fonts and optimized images. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom-built solution. The technical infrastructure supports rapid development and deployment of AI-integrated digital products, aligning with the company's business model and market positioning.
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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