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Security report for imagely.com

Imagely · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Imagely is a specialized technology company focused on providing WordPress photography themes and gallery plugins, notably the NextGEN Gallery, to photographers and creative professionals. The company positions itself as a leading provider in this niche with a strong user base and a comprehensive suite of tools for building photo-focused eCommerce websites. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including integrations for analytics, payment processing, and marketing automation. The site demonstrates excellent design quality, mobile optimization, and SEO practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and use of Cloudflare CDN, though explicit security policies and cookie consent mechanisms are lacking. WHOIS data is unavailable, which slightly impacts trust but is mitigated by strong branding and external trust signals. Overall, the website is professional, secure, and well-optimized for its target audience.

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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

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 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 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
60
Email security
100
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
79

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

Imagely operates in the technology and e-commerce sectors, targeting photographers and WordPress users seeking specialized gallery and theme solutions. Its business model revolves around SaaS and digital product sales, with revenue streams from theme/plugin licenses and eCommerce tools. The company benefits from a strong partnership ecosystem including its parent company Awesome Motive and affiliations with WPBeginner. Growth indicators include a large user base and active marketing efforts. The company maintains a consistent brand presence across social media and industry platforms, reinforcing its market position.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and Cloudflare protection. Security best practices include the use of security plugins and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, the absence of published security policies, incident response plans, and a security.txt file indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. GDPR compliance is partially addressed through a privacy policy, but cookie consent mechanisms are missing. The integration of multiple third-party scripts necessitates ongoing vigilance to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to enhance GDPR compliance.
  2. Publish detailed security and incident response policies to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to reduce security risks.
  5. Enhance contact information availability to improve business credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Imagely
Description
Imagely offers the photography tools you need to get a full eCommerce, photo-focused website up and running on WordPress in less than 5 minutes. It is the official home of NextGEN Gallery and provides WordPress photography themes and plugins designed for photographers to sell photos and customize galleries.
Key services
WordPress photography themes, NextGEN Gallery plugin, Photo eCommerce tools, Website customization for photographers
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.7.2, PHP (implied by WordPress), Google Analytics (MonsterInsights plugin), Stripe payment integration, NextGEN Gallery plugin, Kadence Blocks, Heroic Knowledge Base, Easy Digital Downloads, Cloudflare (implied by cf-beacon script)
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare CDN and security services
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (e.g., am-site-security)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics (MonsterInsights), Drip, OptinMonster
Marketing tools
OptinMonster, Drip, MonsterInsights
Transparency
good

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 professional design.
  2. Strong focus on WordPress photography themes and plugins.
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on main page.
  4. Privacy and terms pages are present and accessible.
  5. Multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools are integrated.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. WHOIS data is unavailable, which is a minor trust concern.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a robust WordPress infrastructure with modern plugins and integrations for analytics, eCommerce, and marketing automation. Performance is optimized with CDN usage and asynchronous script loading. The site is mobile responsive and SEO optimized with comprehensive meta tags and structured data. Technical debt appears minimal, though continuous updates and security audits are recommended to maintain operational stability and security.
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. 79/100Low23 findingsView report
  2. 79/100Low23 findingsView report
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