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Security report for eld.be

eld · Real Estate · Belgium

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

37/100

Risk levelHigh

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

eld is a European independent multi-disciplinary firm specializing in architecture, engineering, consultancy, project management, and cost consulting. The company operates primarily in Antwerp and surrounding regions, offering a broad range of professional services in construction and related activities. Their market position is that of an established medium-sized firm with strong partnerships across Europe, focusing on sustainable and innovative architectural design. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive portfolio showcasing their projects and collaborations. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern technologies such as jQuery, Slick Slider, and FontAwesome. It employs GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms and SEO best practices, indicating a mature digital presence. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and rich content. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and cookie consent plugins to comply with privacy regulations. However, some security headers are not explicitly detected in the HTML, suggesting room for improvement. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. The domain registration details align well with the business claims, supporting the site's legitimacy. Overall, eld's website demonstrates a strong business and technical foundation with good privacy compliance and security posture. Strategic improvements in security headers and incident response documentation could further enhance trust and resilience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
15/ 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

8 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 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';…

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Security headers
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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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
15
Average
37

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

eld operates in the Real Estate sector, focusing on architectural and engineering services. Their business model is consultancy-based, providing multi-disciplinary services from design to project management. The company targets European clients, particularly in Belgium, with a medium-sized organizational footprint. Their competitive advantage lies in their collaborative approach, technical expertise, and sustainable design focus. The firm maintains a robust partnership ecosystem with several European architectural offices, enhancing their project capabilities and market reach. Growth indicators include a diverse project portfolio and active participation in architectural networks. The website content and structure reflect a professional and credible business operation with clear contact channels and trust signals.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS and GDPR-compliant cookie management. No critical security issues or vulnerabilities were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options suggests potential areas for enhancement. There is no visible incident response or security policy documentation, which could be improved to demonstrate readiness and transparency. Data protection practices align with GDPR requirements, but a dedicated security policy page and vulnerability disclosure mechanism are lacking. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from formalized policies and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify HTTP security headers including HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program, including a security.txt file, to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update all third-party plugins and libraries to mitigate risks from outdated components.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security training to foster a strong security culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
eld
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
eld
Description
eld nv is jouw partner voor duurzaam en innovatief architectuurontwerp in Antwerpen en omgeving. Van concept tot uitvoering, wij creëren unieke projecten met oog voor detail en kwaliteit. Ontdek onze visie en projecten op onze website.
Key services
architectural design, co-architecture, structural engineering, MEP engineering, cost engineering, BIM/Revit, masterplanning, project & construction management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Slick Slider, FontAwesome, Yoast SEO, WebToffee GDPR Cookie Consent, Mailchimp signup forms
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (canonical URLs use https)
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of GDPR cookie consent plugin

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
YouTube embedded video tracking
Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich
  2. Strong focus on architectural and engineering services
  3. Good GDPR compliance with cookie consent and privacy policy
  4. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  5. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, leveraging a modern tech stack including jQuery, Slick Slider for carousels, and FontAwesome for icons. The presence of Yoast SEO plugin indicates attention to search engine optimization. GDPR compliance is managed via the WebToffee GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The site uses responsive design principles, likely based on the Foundation CSS framework, ensuring good mobile optimization. Performance is moderate, with multiple large images and scripts loaded from external CDNs. There is no explicit hosting provider information detected. Technical risks include potential outdated plugins and missing security headers, which could impact security and performance if not addressed.
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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