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Security report for grimshaw.global

Grimshaw · Other · N/a

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Grimshaw is an internationally recognized architecture and design firm focused on innovative and sustainable solutions. Their website showcases a comprehensive portfolio of projects across multiple sectors including aviation, infrastructure, education, and residential design. The firm emphasizes its commitment to net zero carbon ready buildings and socially and environmentally regenerative architecture, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable design. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack with various JavaScript libraries for enhanced user experience, multimedia integration, and responsive design. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and provides rich content including videos and detailed project descriptions. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and modern libraries but lacks explicit security headers and a cookie consent mechanism, which are recommended for improved compliance and protection. WHOIS data is limited due to TLD restrictions, but the website's professional presentation and consistent branding support its legitimacy. Overall, Grimshaw's digital presence reflects a mature, credible business with strong sustainability credentials and a global market position.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

9 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 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

    • 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

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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
20
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
63

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

Grimshaw operates in the architecture and design sector with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. Their business model revolves around delivering high-value architectural projects that address environmental challenges. The firm targets clients in public infrastructure, education, transportation, and commercial real estate sectors. Their market position is that of a large, established international practice with a reputation for quality and sustainability leadership. The company leverages partnerships such as the Grimshaw Foundation to enhance its social impact and educational outreach. The website indicates ongoing growth and active project development globally, supported by a robust digital marketing and social media presence. Revenue streams likely include design services, consulting, and project management. The firm maintains a consistent brand image and communicates a clear mission aligned with current environmental priorities.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with HTTPS enabled and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of modern JavaScript libraries and embedded video players is handled securely. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could be exploited in certain attack scenarios. There is no visible security policy or incident response contact information, which limits transparency for security researchers and users. The lack of a cookie consent mechanism may also pose compliance risks under GDPR and similar regulations. No vulnerabilities or outdated libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security maturity is moderate to good but could be enhanced by implementing recommended headers, publishing security policies, and adding consent mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide clear incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Consider adding a security.txt file at the root domain to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Regularly audit third-party libraries and scripts to ensure they remain up to date and free from known vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Grimshaw
Description
Grimshaw is a place of ideas and invention, driven by a desire to connect people to each other and the world around us. They recognize the urgency of the challenges facing the planet and aim to deliver architecture and design best suited for a flourishing future.
Key services
Architecture, Design, Sustainability consulting, Design technology
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 2.1.4, animatedModal, animate.css, Plyr video player, Headroom.js, Blazy (lazy loading), Slippry slider, jQuery Waypoints, Flickity carousel, Vegas slideshow, Google Analytics, Vimeo embedded videos
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JS libraries
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cloudflare Insights beacon
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 multimedia.
  2. Strong emphasis on sustainability and net zero carbon commitments.
  3. Comprehensive project portfolio with global reach.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact likely via contact page.
  5. No explicit cookie consent banner detected.
  6. Social media presence is strong and consistent.
  7. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page.
  8. WHOIS data is limited due to TLD restrictions; no registrant info publicly available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of popular JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, animatedModal, Plyr for video playback, Headroom.js for header behavior, Blazy for lazy loading images, Slippry and Flickity for sliders, and Vegas for slideshow animations. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for analytics and tracking. The site is responsive and optimized for mobile devices with viewport meta tags and conditional CSS. Performance is moderate with multimedia content and lazy loading techniques employed. The site does not appear to use a traditional CMS, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Hosting details are not explicit but Cloudflare Insights beacon indicates use of Cloudflare services for performance and security. SEO is supported by proper meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter cards. Accessibility is basic with some ARIA roles and labels present but could be improved. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well implemented with room for enhancements in security and privacy compliance.
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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