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Security report for emddigital.com.au

emd:digital · Technology · Australia

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

emd:digital is a Melbourne-based digital creative agency specializing in web design, development, branding, and digital strategy services. The company targets startups and established businesses across diverse industries, aiming to deliver immersive and conversion-driven digital experiences. The website showcases a professional portfolio and client logos, positioning emd:digital as a reputable player in the local digital agency market. Technically, the site is built on Webflow CMS and employs modern JavaScript libraries and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and use of reCAPTCHA on forms, though explicit security headers and privacy policies are absent, representing areas for improvement. Overall, the site is well-designed, mobile-optimized, and trustworthy, but lacks visible privacy and cookie compliance documentation. The WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, which is common for agencies but limits domain registration transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

3 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.

    • 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

  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.

    • 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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 28 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
62
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
71

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

emd:digital operates as a small-sized digital agency focused on delivering web design and branding solutions primarily in Melbourne, Australia. Their business model revolves around providing creative and strategic digital services to a range of clients, from startups to established enterprises. The company leverages a portfolio of notable clients to build credibility and market presence. Revenue streams likely include project-based web design, ongoing SEO services, and digital strategy consulting. The agency maintains active social media profiles on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, supporting marketing and client engagement efforts. No direct partner or subsidiary domains were identified, suggesting an independent operation. The lack of visible privacy and cookie policies may pose compliance risks in certain markets.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with HTTPS enabled and the use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam and abuse. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The site uses reputable third-party analytics and tracking services, but privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies. Incident response and security contact information are not provided, which could delay response to security incidents. Overall, the security maturity is moderate with room for improvement in policy transparency and header implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and prominently display a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with consent mechanisms to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information, including security or abuse email addresses, to facilitate timely handling of security issues.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and analytics tools to mitigate risks from vulnerable libraries.
  5. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
emd:digital
Description
emd:digital specialises in web design, development, and branding in Melbourne. Delivering exceptional creative digital experiences for diverse industries.
Key services
Web Design, Web Development, Branding, Digital Strategy, SEO, Creative Direction, User Experience Design, Accessibility Design
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, Webflow CMS, Swiper.js, Mouse Follower
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Webflow Hosting
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused scripts (Clarity, reCAPTCHA)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, HubSpot Analytics
Marketing tools
HubSpot Collected Forms, HubSpot Banner
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional digital creative agency based in Melbourne, Australia.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and includes portfolio and service details.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found in the HTML content.
  4. Contact is primarily via a detailed contact form; no direct emails or phone numbers found in visible content.
  5. Uses modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  6. No security or WAF blocking detected.
  7. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, limiting domain registration insights.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS, leveraging modern front-end libraries such as Swiper.js for sliders and Mouse Follower for cursor effects. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and HubSpot forms. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive typography and layout adjustments for various screen sizes. Performance appears fast with efficient use of CDN-hosted assets. The technical implementation is modern and well-structured, supporting a high-quality user experience. However, the lack of explicit security headers and privacy compliance documentation indicates technical debt in security and legal compliance areas.
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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