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Security report for isleofmanadvertising.com

Isle of Man Advertising & PR Limited · Media · Isle of Man

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Isle of Man Advertising & PR Limited is a well-established full-service communications agency based on the Isle of Man, offering a broad range of services including public relations, media training, advertising, graphic design, website creation, and communications strategy. The company positions itself as the longest established agency in the region, targeting local businesses and organizations seeking professional marketing and communications support. Their market position is strong locally, supported by professional branding and active social media engagement. Technically, the website employs a modern tech stack with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and popular libraries such as jQuery, WOW.js, and Slick Carousel. It integrates multiple analytics and tracking tools including Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, and Google Tag Manager, indicating a mature digital marketing infrastructure. The site is mobile optimized with good navigation and content quality, though accessibility features are basic. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and reputable third-party scripts but lacks visible security headers and explicit security policies or incident response contacts. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy and cookie policies exist but are basic and lack explicit GDPR compliance statements. The use of privacy protection in WHOIS is justified given the business type, and overall trust indicators are strong. Overall, the website is professional and credible with good business and technical maturity. Security posture is adequate but could be improved with enhanced headers and policies. Privacy compliance should be strengthened to align with GDPR best practices. Strategic recommendations include implementing security headers, publishing a security policy, enhancing privacy disclosures, and maintaining up-to-date technical components.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 100 · High
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. 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 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

  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
30
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
53

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The company operates as a small-sized, essential entity in the media sector, focusing on communications and advertising services tailored to the Isle of Man market. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing presence and comprehensive service offering, covering PR, advertising, digital marketing, and project management. Revenue streams likely derive from service contracts with local businesses and event sponsorships. The target customer segment includes local businesses, event organizers, and public entities. Growth indicators include active social media engagement and partnerships with recognized organizations such as the IPA and local chambers. The partnership ecosystem includes IPA membership and local accreditation bodies, enhancing credibility and market reach. Operationally, the company demonstrates a collaborative approach with a focus on client satisfaction and local market expertise.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. The website uses HTTPS and reputable third-party analytics and tracking services, which is positive. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security posture. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found, and no signs of malware or phishing were detected. Compliance gaps exist in privacy and security policy disclosures, with no incident response or vulnerability disclosure information available. Data protection practices appear basic, with cookie consent mechanisms present but lacking detailed GDPR compliance statements. Incident response readiness is unclear due to missing contact channels for security issues. The security culture is implied to be professional but could benefit from formalized policies and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-XSS-Protection, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Enhance privacy policy to explicitly address GDPR compliance, data retention, and user rights to strengthen privacy posture.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate risks from vulnerable components.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting and improve security culture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Isle of Man Advertising & PR Limited
Description
The Isle of Man's longest established full service communications agency, offering professional public relations, marketing, web development, graphic design and project management services.
Key services
Public Relations, Media Training, Website Creation, Graphic Design, Communications Strategy, Advertising Specialists, Project Management
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, Vimeo Video Player
Frameworks
WOW.js, Slick Carousel, ScrollMagic
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by og:url https)
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel
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 with clear navigation and good content.
  2. Strong local market positioning as the Isle of Man's longest established communications agency.
  3. Use of multiple tracking and analytics tools indicates extensive user data collection.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present but basic; no explicit GDPR compliance statements found.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  6. No terms of service detected.
  7. Social media presence is active and integrated.
  8. No forms detected in the provided HTML content.
  9. No visible security headers detected in the HTML content.
  10. Use of multiple third-party scripts and trackers from reputable providers.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, leveraging popular libraries such as jQuery, WOW.js, and Slick Carousel for UI effects and responsiveness. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools like Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, and Google Tag Manager, indicating a mature digital marketing setup. The site uses Vimeo for video content delivery. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and clear navigation. There is no detected CMS, suggesting a custom or static site build. Hosting provider details are not evident from the HTML content. Accessibility features are basic and could be improved. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical risks include the lack of security headers and potential over-reliance on multiple third-party scripts which may impact performance 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

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