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Security report for effectsoft.se

Effectsoft · Technology · Sweden

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Effectsoft is a Swedish IT consultancy specializing in software development, integration, and custom IT solutions, primarily serving clients in Halmstad and Göteborg. The company emphasizes close customer collaboration, agile methodologies, and delivering tailored solutions with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Their market position is that of a trusted regional player with a solid client portfolio and a commitment to innovation and excellence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Enfold theme, enhanced with modern analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity, and employs Google reCAPTCHA for form security. The site is mobile-optimized, SEO-friendly, and includes comprehensive cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in accessibility. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and implements cookie consent and reCAPTCHA, but lacks explicit security headers and documented security or incident response policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The domain registration details are consistent with the business claims, supporting legitimacy. Overall, Effectsoft presents a professional and trustworthy online presence with good privacy compliance and a solid technical foundation. Strategic improvements in security headers, incident response transparency, and accessibility would further enhance their security posture and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 100 · Critical
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

9 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  2. 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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"

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  • 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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
0
Average
43

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

Effectsoft operates as a small-sized IT consultancy focused on delivering custom software development and integration services to Swedish businesses. Their competitive advantage lies in agile project management, close customer collaboration, and a strong emphasis on quality and timely delivery. The company targets regional clients in Halmstad and Göteborg, leveraging a portfolio of reputable clients to build trust. Their business model is service-based, relying on skilled personnel as their primary asset. The presence of multiple partner domains and social media channels indicates an active partnership ecosystem and marketing strategy. Growth indicators include a modern website with updated content and active cookie and privacy compliance. SecurityPosture: The company demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS, reCAPTCHA, and cookie consent implemented. However, the absence of explicit security policies and headers suggests room for improvement in formalizing security governance and incident response readiness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy policies and consent mechanisms, but no dedicated security or vulnerability disclosure pages were found. The security culture appears customer-focused but could benefit from enhanced transparency and documented procedures.

Security posture

Effectsoft's website security posture is solid but not comprehensive. HTTPS is enforced, ensuring encrypted communications. The use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms helps mitigate automated abuse. Cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR, providing users control over tracking and data collection. However, the site lacks important security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection, which are recommended best practices to harden web security. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small IT consultancy but should be enhanced to meet higher standards and customer expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to improve web security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update all plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Effectsoft
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Effectsoft
Description
Effectsoft är IT-konsulterna i Halmstad och Göteborg med stor och gedigen kunskap om systemutveckling. Vi sätter stort värde på ett nära samarbete med våra kunder och erbjuder skräddarsydda lösningar med kunden i fokus.
Key services
mjukvaruutveckling, integrationer, appar, kravanalyser, framtidsanpassade IT-system
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Google reCAPTCHA, MediaElement.js
Frameworks
Enfold WordPress Theme, Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent requirements.
  3. No explicit security or incident response policies found.
  4. Professional and consistent branding and content.
  5. Use of modern analytics and tracking tools with user consent.
  6. Multiple client logos and social media presence enhance trust.
  7. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using the Enfold theme and Yoast SEO plugin, indicating a mature and widely supported platform. The tech stack includes jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, and Google reCAPTCHA, reflecting a modern approach to analytics, marketing, and security. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and accessibility. The technical implementation is stable but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and performance optimizations to reduce technical debt and improve resilience.
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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