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Security report for fervent.digital

Fervent Digital · E-commerce · Netherlands

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

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Fervent Digital is a Dutch digital marketing and e-commerce agency specializing in helping businesses grow their online presence and transform into beloved brands. With over 20 years of experience and a client base exceeding 300 companies across the Netherlands, they offer a comprehensive suite of services including marketing strategy, branding, SEO, SEA, social media marketing, e-commerce solutions, and video production. Their market position is that of a trusted digital partner with strong industry certifications such as Google Partner and Webflow Partner badges. Technically, the website is built on the Webflow CMS platform, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries like GSAP for animations, Google Tag Manager for analytics, and Hotjar for user behavior insights. The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, with clear navigation and professional design. Privacy compliance is robust, featuring GDPR-compliant privacy and cookie policies with active consent mechanisms. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses Google reCAPTCHA on forms to prevent abuse. However, it lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts, which are recommended for enhanced trust and compliance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Overall, Fervent Digital presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically mature online presence suitable for its business domain. Strategic improvements in security policy transparency and header implementation would further strengthen their security posture and client confidence.

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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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

      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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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
52
Security headers
60
Email security
80
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
73

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

Fervent Digital operates in the competitive digital marketing and e-commerce sector within the Netherlands, targeting businesses seeking to enhance their online visibility and customer engagement. Their business model centers on providing end-to-end digital solutions, including strategy, branding, content creation, and technical e-commerce implementations. The company leverages partnerships with major platforms like Google and Webflow to enhance credibility and service quality. Their client portfolio and longevity indicate stable growth and market acceptance. The presence of multiple social media channels and a comprehensive service offering suggests a diversified revenue stream and a focus on integrated digital marketing solutions.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to strong security posture with HTTPS enforced and anti-bot measures via Google reCAPTCHA. The presence of cookie consent mechanisms aligns with GDPR requirements, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security hardening. No public security policy or incident response contact information was found, which could be a gap in transparency and preparedness. There is no evidence of vulnerability disclosure programs or security.txt files, which are best practices for mature security cultures. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be improved with additional controls and documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and configure security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and client trust.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or publish a security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate risks from vulnerable dependencies.
  5. Continue to maintain GDPR compliance and enhance privacy notices with detailed data retention policies.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fervent Digital
Description
Digital partner for marketing & e-commerce helping companies grow into beloved brands by developing their digital landscape and online visibility.
Key services
Marketing strategy & branding, Employer branding, Websites, Content creation, Search engine advertising (SEA), Conversion optimization, Search engine optimization (SEO), International marketing, Social media marketing, E-mail marketing
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google reCAPTCHA, jQuery, GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform), Barba.js, Finsweet CMS Filter, Webflow CMS
Frameworks
Webflow CMS
Platforms
Webflow
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight
Marketing tools
Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is in Dutch and professionally presented.
  3. Strong focus on marketing and e-commerce services.
  4. Multiple contact methods and clear call to actions.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  7. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection.
  8. No security policy or incident response information found.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt present.
  10. Good use of trust indicators such as partner badges and client logos.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Webflow CMS platform, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries such as GSAP for animations and Barba.js for page transitions, indicating a high level of front-end sophistication. Analytics and tracking are implemented via Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, and LinkedIn Insight Tag, providing comprehensive user behavior insights. The site loads quickly and is optimized for mobile devices, with responsive design and accessibility considerations evident. The use of CDN-hosted assets and asynchronous script loading contributes to performance. However, the lack of security headers and limited server-side security information suggests room for backend improvements. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and engaging user experience with modern web standards.
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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