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Security report for european-law-firm.com

European Law Firm · Other · N/a

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

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

European Law Firm is a well-established network of independent law firms providing cross-border legal expertise across Europe and beyond. The network comprises over 250 locally qualified lawyers operating in more than 28 jurisdictions, offering a broad range of legal services including corporate, commercial, real estate, litigation, employment, intellectual property, and data privacy. The website presents a professional image with clear navigation and good SEO practices, targeting businesses and individuals seeking legal advice in multiple European countries. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and integrates Google Maps for member locations, hosted by a reputable registrar. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protection, but lacks DNSSEC and visible security headers. Privacy compliance is weak due to absence of explicit privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the site is credible and functional but would benefit from enhanced privacy disclosures and security hardening.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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 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

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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
72
Security headers
20
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
85
Average
60

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

The European Law Firm operates as a collaborative network model, leveraging independent law firms to provide comprehensive legal services across multiple jurisdictions. This model allows scalability and local expertise while maintaining international reach. The firm targets commercial clients requiring cross-border legal solutions, positioning itself as a trusted partner with a strong presence in Europe. The website content emphasizes the network's size, multilingual capabilities, and diverse practice areas, indicating a mature and established business. The lack of direct contact details on the homepage suggests a focus on professional referrals or member firm contacts. The business benefits from a reputable hosting and domain registration setup, supporting its operational stability.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. The domain status clientTransferProhibited prevents unauthorized domain transfers, enhancing domain security. However, the absence of DNSSEC leaves the domain vulnerable to DNS spoofing attacks. No security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which could mitigate common web attacks. There is no visible security or incident response policy, nor a vulnerability disclosure program, which limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. The use of popular WordPress plugins requires regular updates to avoid vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be significantly improved with additional technical controls and policy disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to harden the website against common attacks.
  4. Establish and disclose an incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy, including security contact channels.
  5. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities and improve performance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
European Law Firm
Description
European Law Firm is a network of independent commercially orientated law firms offering clear, cross-border legal expertise in Europe and beyond.
Key services
Company formation and wind up, Corporate matters, Commercial contracts, Real estate transactions, Litigation & Arbitration, Debt collection, Employment, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, Google Maps API, JetSmartFilters, Rank Math SEO, Slider Revolution
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
Rank Math SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and good SEO metadata
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the homepage or main navigation
  3. Contact information such as emails or phone numbers are not explicitly visible in the provided content
  4. Uses modern WordPress plugins and Google Maps integration for member law firm locations
  5. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy
  6. No visible incident response or security contact information
  7. No social media links detected in the provided content
  8. No advertising or tracking scripts detected beyond SEO and map services
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using Elementor for page building, supported by plugins like Rank Math SEO for optimization and JetSmartFilters for interactive filtering. Google Maps API integration provides geolocation features for member law firms. The site uses modern web fonts and responsive design techniques, ensuring good mobile usability. Hosting is provided by Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd., a reputable provider. Performance is moderate, with some potential for optimization in loading times and accessibility improvements. The technical stack is current but requires ongoing maintenance to address security and performance risks.
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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