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Security report for michaelgrossart.com

Michael Gross · Other · N/a

Partial score · DNS & email only

53/100

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

Michael Gross Art is a small-scale artist portfolio website showcasing the works of Michael Gross, including paintings, prints, and works on paper. The site targets art collectors, galleries, and enthusiasts, providing detailed galleries and information about exhibitions and the artist's background. The business model centers on promoting the artist's work and facilitating contact for inquiries. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and uses common web technologies such as jQuery, Google Analytics, and Google Tag Manager. The site is moderately optimized for performance and mobile use but lacks advanced accessibility features. Security-wise, the site benefits from HTTPS and uses Google reCAPTCHA for form protection; however, it lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended for enhanced protection. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies and no consent mechanisms. Overall, the website is functional and professional but would benefit from improvements in security and privacy compliance to enhance trust and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
Checks completed
6of 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • 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

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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
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
53

Not counted

  • Security headers: 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 website positions Michael Gross as an established artist with a domain age of over 15 years, indicating a stable online presence. The portfolio is comprehensive, segmented by years and types of artwork, which supports a clear presentation to potential buyers and galleries. The business operates primarily as a personal brand and art promotion platform without evident commercial e-commerce features. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a preference for controlled communication via contact forms. The site does not display partnerships or certifications, indicating a focused, independent operation. Growth opportunities could include adding e-commerce capabilities or expanding digital marketing efforts.

Security posture

The security posture is moderate. HTTPS is properly implemented, and Google reCAPTCHA is used to protect forms from automated abuse. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security robustness. No privacy or security policies are published, which is a compliance gap especially under GDPR. The site does not expose sensitive data or show signs of vulnerabilities in the HTML content. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not present, limiting transparency and preparedness. Enhancing security headers and publishing clear policies would improve the security maturity and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement essential security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Add a cookie consent mechanism to inform users and obtain consent for tracking technologies.
  5. Consider adding direct contact information or clearly labeled support channels to improve business credibility and user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Michael Gross
Description
Website showcasing the artwork of Michael Gross, including paintings, prints, and works on paper, with sections for artist's statement, exhibitions, catalogue essays, photos, and videos.
Key services
Art exhibition information, Artwork portfolio display, Contact for inquiries
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress-based artist portfolio site with a clear structure and navigation.
  2. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Contact available only via a contact form; no direct emails or phone numbers found.
  4. Uses Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for tracking, but no cookie consent mechanism detected.
  5. No security headers detected; DNSSEC not enabled.
  6. HTTPS is enabled and active.
  7. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
  8. No social media links or email addresses explicitly found in the HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses WordPress CMS with standard themes and plugins, including jQuery and Google services for analytics and tag management. The site loads multiple external scripts from trusted domains, indicating reliance on third-party services for analytics and spam protection. Performance is moderate with no explicit indicators of slow loading but could be improved with optimization. Mobile optimization is basic but functional. Accessibility features are minimal, with no ARIA roles or landmarks detected. SEO is basic with meta viewport and title tags present but no structured data or Open Graph metadata found. The site would benefit from modernization efforts including enhanced accessibility, SEO improvements, 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.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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