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Security report for heliumdev.com

Helium Development · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, Email security and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Helium Development is a specialized technology company focused on building Shopify apps and providing website design services tailored to e-commerce merchants. Established in 2015, the company positions itself as a Shopify Expert, delivering reliable and customer-centric software solutions that enhance online business operations. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting Shopify merchants seeking custom app development and improved user experience. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript technologies, integrates analytics and user behavior tracking tools such as Google Tag Manager and Hotjar, and maintains good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Hosting and DNS configurations are standard, with domain registration secured through GoDaddy and DNS managed via NS1, although DNSSEC is not enabled. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and domain registration locks, indicating good domain security hygiene. However, the absence of DNSSEC, security headers, and a public incident response contact or vulnerability disclosure page suggests areas for improvement. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, Helium Development presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with moderate to strong security posture and compliance. Strategic enhancements in DNS security and security policy transparency would further strengthen their risk profile and customer trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

4 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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 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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  • 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
75
Security headers
30
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
71

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

Helium Development operates in the technology and e-commerce sectors, focusing on Shopify app development and website design. Their business model revolves around software product sales and custom development services for Shopify merchants. Market positioning as a Shopify Expert provides competitive advantage and credibility. The company targets small to medium-sized online retailers seeking reliable and intuitive tools to improve their storefronts and customer engagement. Revenue streams likely include app sales, custom development contracts, and possibly support services. The partnership ecosystem includes Shopify and related service providers. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website, active career listings, and integration of modern marketing and analytics tools. Strategic observations suggest a focus on quality and customer experience as key differentiators.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to strong security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain registration locks in place. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms indicate compliance awareness. However, the lack of DNSSEC, security headers, and a public incident response or vulnerability disclosure channel represents gaps in security best practices. The use of third-party tracking scripts introduces moderate user tracking but appears managed with consent. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business size and industry but could benefit from enhanced DNS security and transparency in incident response.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to protect against DNS spoofing and improve overall DNS security.
  2. Implement and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish an incident response contact email or abuse@ address to facilitate security communications.
  4. Create and maintain a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly review third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Helium Development
Description
Helium builds Shopify apps that help merchants with website design, navigation, customer registration, and other custom functionality. They apply deep knowledge of web standards, visual design, and the Shopify platform to build intuitive and reliable apps focused on customer experience.
Key services
Shopify app development, Website design, Custom Shopify functionality
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, RB2B tracking
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited and other EPP locks

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager), Hotjar, RB2B
Marketing tools
Hotjar, RB2B
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 focus on Shopify app development and related services.
  3. Good use of tracking and analytics tools with cookie consent banner.
  4. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected in HTML content.
  5. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and domain ownership consistency.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based front end with integration of Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and RB2B tracking scripts. The site is mobile optimized and includes responsive design elements. Hosting details are not explicit but domain registration is via GoDaddy and DNS is managed by NS1. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data, although no JSON-LD structured data was detected. Accessibility features are basic but present. Technical risks include absence of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which could be addressed to reduce attack surface and improve security posture.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 58/100Medium24 findingsView report
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