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Security report for kilkennyshop.com

Clydaville Investments Ltd. t/a The KILKENNY Group · Retail · Ireland

Partial score · DNS & email only

65/100

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

Kilkenny Design is a well-established Irish retail company specializing in Irish design products including homeware, fashion, jewellery, and gifts. The company operates both physical stores and a comprehensive e-commerce platform, targeting consumers interested in authentic Irish design. Their market position is strong within the Irish retail sector, supported by a diverse product range and a VIP rewards program. Technically, the website is built on the BigCommerce platform using modern frameworks and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics 4, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, and Klaviyo, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforced, cookie consent managed by OneTrust, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, good privacy compliance, and strong business credibility, making it a trustworthy and user-friendly platform for customers.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
75/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
5of 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. 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

  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

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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
0
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
75
Average
65

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • Email security: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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 business is positioned as a leading retailer of Irish design products with a focus on quality and heritage. Their business model combines online and offline retail, with a strong emphasis on customer engagement through VIP rewards and corporate gifting. The company leverages partnerships with well-known brands and maintains a broad product catalog across multiple categories. Growth indicators include active marketing campaigns, seasonal promotions, and a well-maintained social media presence. The company also emphasizes sustainability and transparency, as seen in their sustainability statement and gender gap reports. Their operational ecosystem includes dedicated support and career portals, enhancing their market presence and customer trust.

Security posture

Kilkenny Design exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers (implied by platform), and comprehensive cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR. The site uses reputable third-party services for analytics and marketing, with no detected vulnerable libraries or exposed credentials. Forms are present for contact and newsletter sign-up, with indications of secure handling. No incident response or explicit security policy pages were found, suggesting an area for improvement. Overall, the security measures align well with industry best practices for e-commerce platforms, minimizing risk exposure.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  2. Implement and explicitly document security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-XSS-Protection.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance data protection officer contact visibility if applicable to improve GDPR compliance.
  5. Continue to monitor and optimize website performance and accessibility for improved user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Clydaville Investments Ltd. t/a The KILKENNY Group
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Clydaville Investments Ltd. t/a The KILKENNY Group
Description
Kilkenny Design is home to Ireland's largest collection of Irish products including homeware, fashion, jewellery and gifts. They offer a variety of Irish design products with promotions such as 10% off first order and free ROI delivery over €89.
Key services
Online retail of Irish design products, Physical store locations, VIP rewards program, Corporate gifting, Customer support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
BigCommerce, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Klaviyo, Zoho SalesIQ, Attraqt, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Stencil (BigCommerce theme framework)
Platforms
BigCommerce
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security and analytics scripts asynchronously
  • Cookie consent management with OneTrust
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4, Hotjar, Klaviyo, Zoho SalesIQ
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads
Tracking pixels
Google Analytics 4, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar, Klaviyo
Marketing tools
Klaviyo, Attraqt
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform for Irish design products.
  2. Strong emphasis on Irish heritage and design.
  3. Comprehensive product catalog with detailed descriptions and images.
  4. Multiple brands and categories well organized.
  5. Robust privacy and cookie management in place.
  6. Multiple trusted payment methods supported.
  7. Active social media presence with official accounts linked.
  8. Use of modern analytics and marketing tools.
  9. No signs of security or content blocking issues.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the BigCommerce platform using the Stencil theme framework, leveraging modern web technologies including asynchronous loading of analytics and marketing scripts. The site is hosted on BigCommerce's CDN, ensuring reliable performance and scalability. Mobile optimization and accessibility features are well implemented, with responsive design and ARIA attributes present. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, canonical links, and structured data usage. The site uses multiple content delivery and tracking services, indicating a sophisticated technical infrastructure. Performance is moderate, with potential for further optimization in script loading and image handling.
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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