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Four Agency Worldwide Limited · Technology · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Four Agency Worldwide Limited is a UK-based creative technology agency that acquired Joi Polloi in 2022, integrating their team into its award-winning Creative Technology Unit. The company specializes in building interactive content, immersive experiences, and digital platforms for clients primarily in the cultural and media sectors. Their portfolio includes work for notable clients such as the BBC, Channel 4, and the Natural History Museum, positioning them as a reputable player in the creative technology industry. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with comprehensive service offerings and client case studies. Technically, the website is built on Drupal 10 and leverages modern analytics and marketing tools including HubSpot, Microsoft Clarity, and Google Tag Manager. It is mobile-optimized, accessible, and includes a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. The site demonstrates good SEO practices and performance, although explicit hosting provider details are not disclosed. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent banners, but lacks visible security headers and explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure information. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, which is common for businesses of this type and size, and does not detract from the site's legitimacy given the professional content and clear contact information. Overall, the website presents a secure, compliant, and credible digital presence for Four Agency Worldwide Limited, with room for improvement in security transparency and incident response readiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

2 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1

  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.

    • 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

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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
67
Security headers
55
Email security
100
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
82

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

Four Agency operates in the creative technology sector with a focus on cultural and media clients, leveraging the acquisition of Joi Polloi to expand its technical capabilities. The business model centers on delivering bespoke digital experiences and platforms, supported by a medium-sized team with specialized expertise. Their market positioning is strengthened by high-profile clients and award recognition. Revenue streams likely include project-based contracts and ongoing digital service engagements. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with cultural institutions and broadcasters. Growth indicators include recent acquisitions and expansion of service offerings. Strategic observations suggest a focus on innovation in digital experiences and maintaining strong client relationships in niche sectors.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and cookie consent aligned with GDPR. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security hardening. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy is present, which limits transparency for security researchers. Incident response contact details are not provided, which could delay reporting and mitigation of security incidents. Data protection practices appear adequate for the business type, but formal certifications or compliance frameworks are not mentioned. Overall, the security culture appears positive but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file and establish a clear vulnerability disclosure policy to encourage responsible reporting and improve security transparency.
  3. Provide explicit incident response contact information on the website to facilitate timely communication of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerable components are included and maintain up-to-date dependencies.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and providing users with granular control over cookie preferences.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Four Agency Worldwide Limited
Registration number
05114815
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Four Agency Worldwide Limited
Description
Four Agency acquired Joi Polloi in 2022. Joi Polloi's team and expertise are now part of Four's Creative Technology Unit, delivering interactive content, immersive experiences, and digital platforms for clients.
Key services
Creative Technology, Interactive Content, Immersive Experiences, Digital Platforms, Websites, Apps
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, HubSpot Analytics, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Cookie Script
Frameworks
Drupal CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with categories
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
HubSpot Ads
Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
HubSpot
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 no blocking mechanisms.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, limiting domain registration analysis.
  3. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Multiple reputable clients and case studies showcased.
  5. Use of modern analytics and marketing tools with transparent cookie consent.
  6. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure found.
  7. No incident response or security contact information provided.
  8. No certifications or compliance frameworks explicitly mentioned.
  9. Contact information is clear and consistent across the site.
  10. Mobile and accessibility optimizations are well implemented.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10, a modern and widely supported CMS, indicating a solid technical foundation. Integration with multiple analytics and marketing platforms such as HubSpot, Microsoft Clarity, and Google Tag Manager reflects a mature digital marketing strategy. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident from meta tags and structured navigation. Performance appears moderate, with potential for optimization in script loading and caching. The lack of explicit hosting provider information limits full infrastructure assessment. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business goals effectively but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and performance tuning.
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.

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