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Security report for iconfactory.com

The Iconfactory · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Iconfactory is a well-established design and development company specializing in app iconography, user experience, branding, and consulting services. With over 25 years of experience, it serves a diverse clientele ranging from independent developers to large enterprises. The company also develops its own award-winning apps, reinforcing its expertise and market presence. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, showcasing a strong portfolio and clear contact information. Technically, the site is modern, fast, and mobile-optimized, hosted on Linode with a clean tech stack including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Google Analytics for tracking. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and domain transfer protections, though improvements like DNSSEC and security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but lacking cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional, with minor gaps in security and privacy practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
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

5 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 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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 Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

  4. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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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
72
Security headers
45
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
Average
58

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 Iconfactory operates in the technology sector, focusing on software design and development services with a niche in iconography and app branding. Its business model combines client services with proprietary app development, creating diversified revenue streams. The company targets app developers and software firms seeking high-quality design and user experience solutions. Its long domain age and extensive client portfolio, including notable brands, position it as a reputable player in its market. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with various app developers and technology firms. Growth indicators include continuous app releases and active engagement on social platforms like Mastodon and Facebook. Strategic observations suggest leveraging its brand and technical expertise to expand consulting and marketing asset services.

Security posture

The Iconfactory demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections in place. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security represents areas for enhancement. The lack of a public security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy but no cookie consent mechanism, which may pose compliance risks under GDPR. The use of Google Analytics introduces moderate user tracking, but no explicit data retention policies are disclosed. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from formalized policies and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance web security.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Review and document data retention policies related to analytics and user data to strengthen privacy compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Iconfactory, Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Iconfactory
Description
For over 25 years, the Iconfactory has made software beautiful. We craft icons, apps, and user experiences for clients large and small.
Key services
Iconography, App Design, Marketing Assets, Branding, Consulting
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Typekit fonts
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Patreon
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and rich content.
  2. Strong portfolio and client references enhance trust.
  3. Contact information is transparent and includes physical address and phone.
  4. No privacy or cookie banner detected, which may affect GDPR compliance.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  6. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  7. Google Analytics is used for tracking with no visible cookie consent mechanism.
  8. No forms detected on the main page; contact is via mailto link.
  9. Social media presence is strong on Mastodon and Facebook.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern and clean technology stack using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with Typekit fonts for typography and Google Analytics for user tracking. It is hosted on Linode, a reputable hosting provider, ensuring reliable performance and uptime. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS or heavy frameworks were detected, indicating a lightweight and maintainable infrastructure. Performance is fast with no broken elements or errors observed. Opportunities exist to modernize security configurations and enhance privacy features to align with best practices.
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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