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Security report for hkrarchitects.com

HKR Architects · Real Estate · United Kingdom

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

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

HKR Architects is an established international architecture and urban design firm founded in 1992, with offices in London, Dublin, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. The company offers a range of architectural services including masterplanning and modular design, targeting clients seeking professional architectural solutions globally. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence with clear navigation and relevant content tailored to its target audience. Technically, the site is built on the Squarespace platform, leveraging modern web fonts and Google Tag Manager for analytics, but lacks performance metrics for a full assessment. Security posture is weak due to the absence of a valid SSL certificate and disabled HTTPS, exposing users to potential risks. Privacy compliance is basic with a cookie banner and privacy policy present, but GDPR compliance is not clearly demonstrated. Overall, the site is credible and professional but requires urgent security improvements to protect visitors and enhance trust.

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

8 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

      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 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';…

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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
35
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
0
Average
45

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

The firm positions itself as a leading international architectural practice with a medium-sized footprint and a diversified service offering. Its business model focuses on professional services with a strong emphasis on design quality and urban planning. The presence of multiple office locations indicates a broad geographic reach. The company maintains active social media channels on Twitter and LinkedIn, supporting marketing and client engagement efforts. The website content and structure suggest a focus on client acquisition and brand reputation. No direct revenue streams or e-commerce capabilities are evident. The firm does not publicly disclose certifications or security policies, which could be areas for strategic enhancement. The domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy and trust.

Security posture

The website currently lacks a valid SSL/TLS certificate, resulting in no HTTPS support, which is a critical security flaw. Security headers such as X-Content-Type-Options are present, but HSTS is disabled, and no modern TLS protocols are enabled. There is no evidence of OCSP stapling or session resumption, which are best practices for secure and performant HTTPS connections. No explicit security or incident response policies are published on the site, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files are found. The cookie consent mechanism is implemented, but GDPR compliance is not fully evident. These gaps expose the business and its clients to potential data interception and trust issues. Immediate remediation of SSL/TLS and HTTPS configuration is recommended to improve security posture significantly.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and deploy a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site.
  2. Enable HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with a suitable max-age and includeSubDomains directive.
  3. Configure the web server to support modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3) and disable legacy protocols.
  4. Implement OCSP stapling and session resumption to enhance security and performance.
  5. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  6. Review and enhance privacy compliance measures, including GDPR adherence and detailed cookie policies.
  7. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to avoid vulnerabilities.
  8. Consider adding trust signals such as certifications, client testimonials, or awards to strengthen business credibility.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
HKR Architects
Technical notes

Notes

The website is hosted on Squarespace, utilizing its CMS and hosting infrastructure. It uses Google Fonts and Adobe Typekit for typography, and Google Tag Manager for analytics tracking. The site is mobile responsive with good navigation clarity and professional design. However, performance data is unavailable, limiting assessment of load times and resource optimization. The absence of HTTPS and modern security protocols is a significant technical risk. The site uses standard HTML5 and CSS with no detected frameworks beyond Squarespace's platform. Accessibility features are basic, and SEO optimization is good with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical modernization should focus on security enhancements and performance monitoring.
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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