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Security report for hennessey.com

Hennessey Digital · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hennessey Digital is a well-established digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and related services primarily for law firms and businesses. With over 10 years of experience and a strong market presence, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including SEO, PPC advertising, content marketing, conversion rate optimization, and web development. Their market position is reinforced by numerous client testimonials, case studies, and industry recognitions, positioning them as a trusted partner in competitive legal marketing spaces. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern frameworks and libraries, with strong mobile optimization and fast performance. The infrastructure leverages Cloudflare DNS and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools, reflecting a mature digital presence. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, reCAPTCHA, and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security headers and incident response policies are not publicly documented. Overall, the website demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with privacy regulations. Recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and adding vulnerability disclosure information to further strengthen trust and security culture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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. 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

  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
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
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

Hennessey Digital operates in the technology sector as a digital marketing agency focused on law firms and corporate clients. Their business model revolves around providing SEO and digital marketing services that drive measurable ROI, supported by data-driven strategies and transparent client communication. The company has cultivated a strong reputation through consistent client success, evidenced by case studies and testimonials from prominent legal professionals. Their growth is supported by a medium-sized team and a robust service portfolio. The agency actively engages in thought leadership and community involvement, enhancing its competitive advantage. Partnerships with major platforms like Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn underpin their marketing capabilities. The company’s long domain registration and consistent branding reinforce its credibility in the market.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms, and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. The DNS is managed via Cloudflare, providing additional resilience and protection. However, explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options are not visibly configured, representing an area for improvement. No public security policy or incident response contact information is available, which could hinder rapid response to security incidents. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file limits transparency for security researchers. Overall, the site follows good security practices but could enhance its posture by formalizing policies and tightening HTTP headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce explicit security headers including X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate clickjacking and MIME sniffing risks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact channels to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Create and maintain a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to prevent vulnerabilities from outdated components.
  5. Enhance Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict resource loading and reduce cross-site scripting risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Hennessey Digital
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hennessey Digital
Description
The Digital Marketing Agency You Wish You'd Hired First.
Key services
Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click Advertising, Paid Media, Content Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Creative Services, Law Firm Digital Marketing, SEO Consulting Services, Digital Marketing, Web Development
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Swiper.js, Three.js, Wistia video embeds, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag, reCAPTCHA v3, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
Genesis Framework (WordPress theme)
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • reCAPTCHA v3 on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS for protection

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics 4
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
Wistia Video Hosting, Mailchimp
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional digital marketing agency specializing in SEO for law firms
  2. Strong emphasis on client success and ROI
  3. Multiple client testimonials and case studies available
  4. Comprehensive service offerings in digital marketing
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  6. Good privacy and cookie compliance with opt-out mechanisms
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  8. Clear contact information and physical address provided
  9. No security policy or incident response info publicly available
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using the Genesis Framework, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Swiper.js, and Three.js for interactive and visual features. Video content is hosted and embedded via Wistia, ensuring efficient media delivery. Analytics and marketing integrations include Google Analytics (including GA4), Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, and LinkedIn Insight Tag, reflecting a comprehensive data collection strategy. The site is hosted with GoDaddy as registrar and uses Cloudflare for DNS, enhancing security and performance. The site demonstrates fast loading times, excellent mobile responsiveness, and good accessibility features. The technical implementation supports a professional user experience and strong SEO optimization, with well-structured metadata and JSON-LD structured data for enhanced search engine understanding.
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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