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Security report for elucidat.com

Elucidat · Education · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Elucidat is a professional elearning authoring platform targeting enterprise customers, offering two main tools: Elucidat Author for advanced design and Elucidat Create for rapid elearning development. The company provides additional consultancy and tailored services to support elearning content creation and deployment. The website is well-structured, professionally designed, and optimized for SEO and mobile devices, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site uses WordPress CMS with integrations including HubSpot, Google Analytics, and CookieYes for consent management. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and bot management cookies, though explicit security headers and incident response policies are not publicly documented. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policies. The absence of WHOIS data is a notable gap but does not detract significantly from the overall legitimacy given the professional site content and infrastructure. Overall, Elucidat presents as a credible, enterprise-focused elearning technology provider with a solid digital footprint.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

2 findings 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 Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1
    • 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
42
Security headers
85
Email security
100
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
82

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

Elucidat operates in the education technology sector, focusing on scalable elearning content creation for enterprises. Their SaaS business model includes software tools and consultancy services, targeting corporate learning and development teams. The platform's competitive advantages include AI-powered features, multi-language support, and integration capabilities with LMS and LXP systems. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with marketing and analytics providers. Growth indicators include frequent content updates, new feature releases, and a comprehensive resource library. The website's content and navigation support lead generation and customer engagement effectively.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, bot management via Cloudflare cookies, and cookie consent compliance. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and a public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy indicates room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. GDPR compliance is supported by detailed privacy and cookie policies. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly visible, which could be enhanced to build further trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish explicit security headers including X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against clickjacking and MIME sniffing.
  2. Create and publish a public security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Implement and disclose a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Consider adding direct company contact emails and phone numbers for support and security contacts to improve trust and communication.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and cookies to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Elucidat
Description
Elucidat’s elearning authoring platform empowers enterprise to create engaging, scalable learning content quickly.
Key services
Elucidat Author, Elucidat Create, Learning consultancy, Brand style and graphics, Design and build services, Project review, Tailored enablement programs, Tailored templates
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, HubSpot, Google Tag Manager, CookieYes, Salesloft, Cloudflare (implied by cookie __cf_bm), Google Analytics, LinkedIn cookies, Zendesk
Frameworks
Rank Math SEO plugin
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security cookies (__cf_bm for Cloudflare bot management)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
HubSpot, Salesloft, G2 Crowd
Marketing tools
HubSpot, CookieYes
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 rich content and navigation
  2. Strong focus on elearning authoring tools for enterprise
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented
  4. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via form
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, which reduces transparency
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including HubSpot marketing tools, Google Tag Manager, and CookieYes for consent management. The site uses Bootstrap for responsive design and Rank Math for SEO optimization. Performance is fast with prefetching and lazy loading techniques. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced with ARIA landmarks and roles. The technical infrastructure is robust for an enterprise SaaS platform, though hosting provider details are not explicit. The site is well-maintained with frequent content updates and a comprehensive navigation structure supporting user experience.
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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