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Security report for macaw.nl

Macaw · Technology · Netherlands

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Macaw is a well-established full-service digital partner specializing in AI and digital transformation with a strong market presence in the Netherlands and regional offices in Germany and Lithuania. The company offers a broad portfolio of services including AI, data analytics, employee experience, business applications, digital marketing, cloud services, and security compliancy. Their client base includes major enterprises such as Heineken and VGZ, underscoring their market credibility and expertise. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern frameworks and integrations such as Algolia search, HubSpot forms, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 marketing, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and coordinated vulnerability disclosure, though improvements can be made in cookie consent and explicit security policies. Overall, the website is professional, well-optimized for SEO, and provides comprehensive business and service information, supporting a high trust level.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
48/ 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

6 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

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

  2. 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
    • 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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  • 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
67
Security headers
15
Email security
80
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
48
Average
64

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

Macaw occupies a leadership position in the technology consulting sector focused on AI and digital innovation. Their business model centers on delivering consulting, technology implementation, and managed services to enterprise clients. The company leverages partnerships with Microsoft and Sitecore, enhancing their service offerings and market reach. Their content strategy includes detailed case studies, workshops, and downloadable resources, targeting decision makers and IT professionals. The presence of multiple regional domains indicates a strategic geographic expansion. The company demonstrates strong branding consistency and trust signals, positioning them as a reliable partner in the AI era.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and includes a coordinated vulnerability disclosure page, indicating a proactive security stance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of visible security headers and a cookie consent mechanism suggests areas for improvement. The lack of explicit security framework references and data protection officer contact information may present compliance gaps, especially under GDPR and NIS2 regulations. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced with additional transparency and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible cookie consent banner to ensure GDPR compliance and user transparency.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen browser security.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy page referencing recognized frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST.
  4. Provide clear contact information for a Data Protection Officer or privacy contact to improve compliance and trust.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Macaw
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Macaw
Description
Macaw is a full-service digital partner focused on innovation and technology, specializing in AI-driven business transformation, data analytics, employee experience, business applications, digital marketing, cloud and managed services, and security & compliancy.
Key services
Artificial Intelligence, Data & Analytics, Employee Experience, Business Applications & Integration, Digital Marketing & Commerce, Cloud & Managed Services, Security & Compliancy
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Yoast SEO Premium, jQuery, Algolia Search, Uikit, Select2, Object Fit Images polyfill, HubSpot Forms, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing, Marketing Automation scripts
Frameworks
WordPress, Uikit
Platforms
WordPress CMS, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics 365
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and privacy related pages
  • Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure page present

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot Marketing Automation
Marketing tools
HubSpot Forms, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Strong focus on AI and digital transformation services
  3. Multiple client success stories and case studies presented
  4. Social media and partner links are consistent with business profile
  5. No visible security or privacy policy gaps except cookie consent mechanism
  6. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern WordPress CMS with a well-integrated tech stack including Yoast SEO, Algolia search, HubSpot forms, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 marketing automation. The front-end leverages Uikit and Select2 for UI components, ensuring good mobile responsiveness and accessibility. Performance is moderate with lazy loading and deferred script loading implemented. SEO is optimized with comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD schema. The site architecture supports clear navigation and content discoverability. Technical risks are minimal, though hosting provider details are not explicit. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business goals effectively.
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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