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Security report for redearthstudio.com

Red Earth Studio Ltd. · Media · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Red Earth Studio Ltd. is a London-based award-winning film and video production company specializing in branded content and documentaries since 2003. The company targets brands and businesses seeking impactful storytelling through film. Their market position is established and reputable within the media production sector, offering full-service production capabilities. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with good content quality and clear navigation. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 6.9.4 with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google Analytics, and Mailchimp integrations. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though accessibility features are basic. SEO is enhanced by Yoast SEO plugin usage. However, no hosting provider or CDN details were identified. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and no visible sensitive data exposure. However, the absence of security headers and privacy/cookie policies indicates room for improvement in compliance and security best practices. The WHOIS data is missing, which raises concerns about domain registration transparency, although the website content and business information appear legitimate. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy but would benefit from enhanced privacy compliance, security headers, and WHOIS transparency to improve trust and security posture.

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

9 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 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 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
52
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
61

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

Red Earth Studio operates in the media sector, focusing on film and video production for branded content and documentaries. Their competitive advantage lies in their award-winning status and long-standing presence since 2003. The business model centers on full-service production, targeting corporate clients and brands. Revenue streams likely include commissioned film projects and branded content production. The company maintains an active social media presence across major platforms, supporting marketing and client engagement. Growth indicators include a diverse portfolio of projects and consistent branding. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, suggesting an independent operation. Strategic observations highlight the importance of enhancing digital compliance and security to maintain competitive advantage.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is properly implemented, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Compliance gaps exist due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which may impact GDPR adherence. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly documented, limiting transparency. The use of third-party analytics and marketing tools introduces potential privacy risks if not properly managed. Overall, the security culture appears basic but could be significantly improved with policy publication and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with explicit user consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Implement essential security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against web vulnerabilities.
  3. Establish and publicize an incident response plan and vulnerability disclosure process, including a security.txt file.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate risks from vulnerable libraries.
  5. Improve accessibility features and performance optimization to enhance user experience and SEO.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Red Earth Studio Ltd.
VAT number
GB 132193048
Registration number
08020014
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Red Earth Studio Ltd.
Description
Red Earth Studio is an award-winning film and video production company in London, producing branded content and documentaries since 2003.
Key services
Film production, Video production, Branded content, Documentaries
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.9.4, jQuery 3.7.1, Google Analytics, Yoast SEO plugin, Mailchimp signup forms, Clicky Web Analytics, Magnific Popup, Owl Carousel, Masonry
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Clicky Web Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Clicky Web Analytics
Marketing tools
Mailchimp signup forms
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich multimedia content
  2. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap
  3. Contact information is clearly provided in footer
  4. Social media presence is strong and consistent
  5. No visible security headers detected in HTML source
  6. Uses multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools
  7. No forms collecting personal data directly on homepage
  8. WHOIS data missing, which is a concern for domain legitimacy
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a WordPress CMS with version 6.9.4, leveraging popular JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and plugins like Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. Multimedia content is delivered via Vimeo embeds and video backgrounds. Analytics are implemented through Google Analytics and Clicky Web Analytics, complemented by Mailchimp for marketing. The site is mobile responsive with good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and accessibility. No hosting provider information was identified from the HTML content. The technical stack is modern but would benefit from enhanced security configurations and privacy compliance 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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