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Security report for evolvedsoftware.com

Evolved Software Studios Ltd · Technology · United Kingdom

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

41/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Evolved Software Studios Ltd is a UK-based software development company specializing in software design, automation, apps, integration, and reporting solutions. Founded in 2003, the company serves a diverse clientele including private and public sector organizations, with a strong focus on tax return filing software such as Gateway Solver. Their market position is that of a trusted niche provider with mission-critical system experience, evidenced by projects for government and healthcare sectors. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Avada theme, incorporating modern web technologies such as jQuery, LayerSlider, and Google Fonts. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, with moderate performance. Analytics and marketing tools include Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, StatCounter, and Trustpilot integration, supporting moderate user tracking with privacy compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and a Comodo SSL certificate in use. However, the site lacks explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant, with a clear consent mechanism. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained, with minor areas for security enhancement. The domain registration details align well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy and credibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

6 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

      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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  4. 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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  • 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
80
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
58
Average
41

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Evolved Software Studios Ltd operates primarily in the technology sector, focusing on software solutions for tax and business automation. Their competitive advantage lies in delivering mission-critical, high-availability systems for both public and private sectors. The business model includes software licensing, bespoke development, consultancy, and support services. Their target customers are UK-based organizations requiring reliable tax filing and automation software. The company demonstrates growth through a diversified service portfolio and maintains a positive reputation via customer testimonials and Trustpilot ratings. Strategic partnerships or subsidiaries are not evident, indicating a focused, independent operation.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS and a reputable SSL certificate provider (Comodo). The presence of cookie consent and privacy policies indicates compliance awareness. However, the absence of advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, which could impact rapid mitigation of security events. The site does not expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries visibly. Overall, the security maturity is good but would benefit from formalized policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and provide clear incident response contact channels to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to minimize risk from outdated or vulnerable components.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Evolved Software Studios Ltd
Registration number
009840V
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Evolved Software Studios Ltd
Description
Delivering quality software since 2003 to UK private and public sector organisations and businesses worldwide, specializing in software design, automation, apps, integration, and reporting solutions.
Key services
Gateway Solver tax return software, VAT Solver Pro, Bespoke software development, Software consultancy and testing, Data services including migration and reporting, Cloud computing and mobile/web development, 3D printing hardware services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Avada theme, jQuery, LayerSlider, Google Fonts, FontAwesome, Google Analytics, StatCounter, Facebook Pixel, Trustpilot widget, Cookie Notice plugin, PWA service worker
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Comodo SSL certificate
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries visibly detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, StatCounter, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, StatCounter
Marketing tools
Trustpilot widget, Cookie Notice plugin
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Clear business focus on software development and tax return solutions
  3. Strong presence of trust signals including testimonials and Trustpilot integration
  4. Good privacy and cookie compliance with visible policies and consent mechanisms
  5. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress with Avada theme)
  6. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  7. Security posture is good but could be improved with additional headers and policies
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a stable and widely used CMS platform (WordPress) with a premium theme (Avada), ensuring a solid foundation. The tech stack includes modern JavaScript libraries and fonts, with integration of analytics and marketing tools. Performance is moderate, with potential optimization opportunities in script loading and caching. The site is mobile responsive and SEO optimized, supporting good discoverability and user engagement. Technical risks are minimal but include dependency on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing maintenance. The infrastructure appears suitable for the business scale and objectives.
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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