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Security report for firebrand.nz

Firebrand · Technology · New Zealand

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

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Firebrand is a well-established marketing and digital transformation agency based in Dunedin, New Zealand, founded in 2014. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including digital marketing, website and digital design, branding, SEO, strategy, custom development, and content creation such as videography and photography. Their market position is strong within New Zealand, supported by a reputable client portfolio and multiple government accreditations. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks like Next.js and React, with SilverStripe CMS backend, and uses Cloudflare for DNS and likely CDN services. The site is performant, mobile-optimized, and SEO-friendly. Security posture is good with HTTPS enabled and no obvious vulnerabilities, though DNSSEC is not enabled and security headers are missing. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism. Overall, Firebrand demonstrates a professional and trustworthy online presence with room for improvement in security headers and privacy compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

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 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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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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
69
Security headers
30
Email security
65
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
64

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

Firebrand operates as a full-service digital agency targeting New Zealand businesses seeking marketing and digital transformation solutions. Their business model focuses on long-term client relationships and government partnerships, evidenced by accreditations and a strong client portfolio including universities, councils, and commercial enterprises. Revenue streams likely include project-based and retainer contracts for marketing, design, and development services. The company shows growth through awards and community engagement. Their partnership ecosystem includes government bodies and local organizations, enhancing credibility and market reach.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and uses Cloudflare DNS, providing a solid foundation for secure communications. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No incident response or security policy information is published, which could hinder transparency and preparedness. Tracking technologies like Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel are used without visible cookie consent, potentially impacting privacy compliance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Sitetech Solutions Ltd T/A SiteName
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Firebrand
Description
Firebrand is a marketing and digital transformation agency based in Dunedin, servicing New Zealand-wide. They start, build, and grow New Zealand businesses with bold strategy and attitude.
Key services
Digital Marketing, Website & Digital Design, Branding, Graphic Design, SEO, Strategy, Custom Development, Content Creation, Videography & Animation, Photography
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Wonderchat, Google Fonts, Google Calendar Scheduling
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No DNSSEC (not enabled)
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel, Wonderchat
Transparency
basic

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 professional design.
  2. Strong local New Zealand business focus with government accreditations.
  3. No privacy or cookie consent banner detected, which may impact GDPR compliance.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and tracking tools.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistency of business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, ensuring good performance and SEO optimization. The use of SilverStripe CMS indicates a robust content management system tailored for the business. Hosting and DNS services are provided by Cloudflare, enhancing availability and security. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with clear navigation and professional design. There is no evidence of technical debt or outdated libraries. Opportunities exist to improve security configurations and privacy compliance to align with best practices.
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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