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GDK Network Systems · Technology · Ireland

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GDK Network Systems is a well-established Irish IT solutions provider specializing in managed IT services, cybersecurity, and technology solutions for businesses and the education sector since 1998. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence, emphasizing trust and expertise. The technical infrastructure is built on the Squarespace platform with modern technologies including Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for form security. The site is mobile-optimized and provides clear navigation and contact channels. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, HSTS, and CAPTCHA protections, though explicit privacy and security policies are absent. Overall, the website supports GDK's positioning as a trusted technology partner in Ireland.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 100 · Critical
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

7 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

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

  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. 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 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
45
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
0
Average
52

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

GDK targets businesses and educational institutions in Ireland, offering scalable and cost-effective IT services including cloud backup, domain management, and advanced cybersecurity solutions. Their market position is supported by long-standing operation since 1998 and a comprehensive service portfolio. The company leverages partnerships such as ScreenConnect for remote assistance. The website content and structure indicate a focus on customer satisfaction, reliability, and expert knowledge, with clear contact and support mechanisms. The absence of privacy and terms policies suggests room for compliance improvement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and HSTS headers, use of Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise to protect forms, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates gaps in transparency and formal security governance. The site does not show signs of vulnerabilities or outdated libraries. Overall, security practices are solid but could be enhanced by publishing formal policies and improving accessibility compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Add a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Improve website accessibility features to meet recognized standards.
  5. Enhance cookie policy details with explicit GDPR compliance statements and user controls.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
GDK Network Systems Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GDK Network Systems
Description
Since 1998, GDK Network Systems have specialized in the delivery of IT Technology solutions to Businesses and to the Education sector in Ireland. They provide trusted IT infrastructure management and support.
Key services
Managed IT Services, Microsoft 365, Cloud Backup, Domain Management, Security Awareness Training, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, DMARC Compliance, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Next-Gen Antivirus
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace CMS, Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise, YUI JavaScript Library, Font Awesome Icons, Google Fonts (Poppins, Manrope)
Frameworks
Squarespace platform
Platforms
Squarespace hosting
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • HSTS enabled
  • Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise used on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data found

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise
Marketing tools
Squarespace marketing automations (implied), Newsletter signup form
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. Clear focus on IT services and cybersecurity for business and education sectors.
  3. Contact information is prominently displayed with multiple channels.
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found, which is a compliance gap.
  5. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and HSTS, plus use of reCAPTCHA Enterprise.
  6. No signs of WAF blocking or security challenges.
  7. Social media presence includes LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
  8. Forms use CAPTCHA and collect standard contact information.
  9. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Squarespace CMS, leveraging modern web technologies including Google Fonts, Font Awesome icons, and Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for security. The site loads with moderate performance and is mobile responsive. SEO is supported by proper meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter cards. The technical implementation is clean with no broken elements detected. Hosting is provided by Squarespace, ensuring reliable uptime and security. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and add more detailed compliance documentation.
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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