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Security report for monocle-search.com

DoNoHarm · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Monocle Search is a specialized SaaS provider offering a fast, typo-tolerant search plugin designed specifically for Squarespace websites. The company, branded under DoNoHarm, targets Squarespace site owners and developers who require enhanced search capabilities beyond the native Squarespace functionality. Their market position is niche but well-supported by endorsements from recognized Squarespace experts and a clear subscription-based business model with tiered plans. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including the Astro framework, integrates payment processing via Paddle, and uses multiple analytics tools such as ProfitWell, Tolt, and Ackee. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO, providing an excellent user experience. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data, though improvements are recommended such as enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. Privacy compliance is adequate with clear privacy and cookie policies linked, but lacks a cookie consent mechanism. Business credibility is strong with clear contact emails, testimonials, and transparent pricing. Overall, the website and business present a professional and trustworthy front with room for minor security and compliance enhancements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

5 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
    • 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  3. 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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  • 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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
68
Average
58

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

Monocle Search operates in the technology sector, focusing on enhancing the search experience for Squarespace websites. Their competitive advantage lies in offering real-time, typo-tolerant search with advanced features like member site content search and product search. Revenue is generated through subscription plans ranging from Starter to Professional tiers. The target customer segment includes small to medium Squarespace site owners who need better search functionality. The company maintains a partnership ecosystem with various Squarespace-related service providers and plugin developers, enhancing its market credibility. Growth indicators include recent domain registration and active marketing through testimonials and partner endorsements. The business model is SaaS with a focus on ease of installation and customer support. Strategic observations suggest potential expansion beyond Squarespace and enhancement of compliance and security transparency to build further trust.

Security posture

The security maturity level of Monocle Search is moderate to good. The website enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data in its HTML content. However, it lacks DNSSEC, which could improve DNS security, and does not publish explicit security policies or incident response contacts. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policies are present, which are common best practices for SaaS providers. The use of third-party scripts and analytics is transparent, but cookie consent mechanisms are missing, which may impact GDPR compliance. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small SaaS business but would benefit from formalizing security policies, enabling DNSSEC, and implementing cookie consent to enhance compliance and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information.
  3. Add a cookie consent mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options to harden the website.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DoNoHarm
Description
Monocle Search offers a fast, typo-tolerant search plugin designed to enhance the search experience on Squarespace websites by delivering precise, real-time results.
Key services
Real-time search plugin for Squarespace, Member site content search, Advanced product search, Customizable search design and controls
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Astro framework, Paddle payment integration, ProfitWell analytics, Tolt analytics, Custom video embedding, CSS for styling
Frameworks
Astro
Platforms
Squarespace (target platform)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure external scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
ProfitWell, Tolt, Ackee
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
ProfitWell, Tolt, Ackee
Marketing tools
Paddle
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. Strong focus on Squarespace search enhancement niche.
  3. Clear business model with tiered subscription plans.
  4. Multiple trusted partner endorsements and testimonials.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  6. Good privacy and terms documentation linked externally.
  7. No phone numbers or physical addresses found; contact primarily via email.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  9. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using the Astro framework, leveraging modern JavaScript and CSS for a responsive and performant user experience. It integrates third-party services for payments (Paddle) and analytics (ProfitWell, Tolt, Ackee). The site is optimized for mobile devices and SEO with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting details are not explicit but likely cloud-based. The technical implementation is modern and well-structured, with no visible technical debt or broken elements. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and DNS configuration. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively with room for incremental improvements.
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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