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Security report for mccormickinteriors.com

McCormick Interiors · Other · United States

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

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

McCormick Interiors is a boutique interior design firm based in Montecito, led by Penelope Bianchi, a well-regarded designer with a strong local reputation. The website serves as a portfolio and informational platform targeting high-end residential clients seeking bespoke interior design services. The business model is service-oriented, focusing on personalized design consultancy and project delivery. The site is professionally designed, with consistent branding and integration of social media to enhance client engagement. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and Yoast SEO, hosted on Bluehost. It employs modern web technologies and includes Google Analytics for visitor tracking. The site is mobile-optimized and has good SEO practices, although accessibility features are basic. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has domain transfer protections in place, but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended for enhanced protection. There are no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms, which could pose regulatory risks. Overall, the website is credible and professional but would benefit from improved privacy compliance and enhanced security measures to reduce risk and build greater trust with visitors and clients.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 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

11 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  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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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
45

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 · found on this site
  • 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

McCormick Interiors occupies a niche luxury interior design market in Montecito, leveraging the reputation of Penelope Bianchi. The business benefits from a strong local presence and media mentions, positioning it as a premium service provider. Revenue streams likely derive from design consultations and project commissions. The target customers are affluent homeowners and design enthusiasts. The company maintains a focused digital presence with social media integration but lacks broader partnership disclosures. Growth indicators are subtle but supported by a long domain history and consistent branding. Strategic opportunities include expanding digital marketing and formalizing compliance and security policies.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections. However, the lack of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security reduces its defense-in-depth posture. No incident response or security policy pages are published, indicating limited transparency on security governance. The absence of privacy and cookie policies suggests compliance gaps with GDPR and related regulations. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, but the site would benefit from implementing recommended security headers and formalizing privacy compliance to mitigate risks.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with explicit consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve protection against common web attacks.
  4. Develop and publish an incident response and security policy page to increase transparency and preparedness.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to avoid vulnerabilities and improve performance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
McCormick Interiors
Description
McCormick Interiors is an interior design business based in Montecito, led by Penelope Bianchi. The business focuses on interior design services with a strong emphasis on aesthetics and personalized design. The website highlights Penelope Bianchi as a notable interior designer with a rich history and reputation.
Key services
Interior design consultation, Portfolio showcasing past projects, Press and media features
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, Google Analytics, Font Awesome, Google Fonts
Frameworks
Yoast SEO plugin
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google Site Kit
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional interior design business site with clear branding.
  2. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  4. Uses modern WordPress CMS with Elementor and Yoast SEO.
  5. Google Analytics is used for tracking without visible cookie consent.
  6. Social media presence on Instagram is integrated.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  8. Domain registration and hosting are consistent and legitimate.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using Elementor for page building and Yoast SEO for search optimization. It leverages Google Fonts and Font Awesome for typography and icons. Google Analytics is integrated for visitor tracking. Hosting is provided by Bluehost, a reputable provider. The site is mobile responsive with good navigation clarity and professional design. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in load speed and accessibility. The absence of DNSSEC and security headers indicates some technical debt in security hardening. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could be enhanced with additional security and privacy features.
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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