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Security report for rkd.ie

RKD · Real Estate · Ireland

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

RKD is a well-established international architecture firm based in Ireland, founded in 1997. The company specializes in design-led, technically robust architecture services, serving a diverse client base across Europe. Their market position is strong, supported by a comprehensive portfolio of high-profile projects and a professional online presence. The website reflects a mature digital infrastructure built on WordPress, enhanced with modern performance and SEO optimizations. Security posture is good with HTTPS and domain transfer protections, though improvements such as enabling DNSSEC and publishing security policies are recommended. Privacy compliance is basic but present, with cookie consent and a privacy policy. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism and trustworthiness, suitable for its target audience of clients seeking architectural services.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 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

3 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. 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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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
85
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
75

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

RKD operates in the real estate and architecture sector, targeting commercial, educational, life sciences, and manufacturing clients. Their business model focuses on delivering architecture and design services with a strong emphasis on design thinking and technical excellence. The firm maintains multiple offices across Ireland and Europe, indicating a large operational size. Their digital presence includes active social media channels and a content-rich website featuring projects and insights, supporting brand authority and client engagement. Partnerships with digital agencies like Friday and use of analytics tools indicate a strategic approach to marketing and client acquisition.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and uses clientTransferProhibited status on the domain to prevent unauthorized transfers. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended security enhancement. No explicit security headers were detected in the HTML content, and no published security or incident response policies were found. The site uses cookie consent banners aligning with GDPR requirements but lacks detailed data retention or incident response information. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the analysis. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be improved with additional security headers and transparency on security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  3. Add security-related HTTP headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Create and publish a terms of service page to clarify user and client agreements.
  5. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
RKD
Description
RKD are one of the most diverse and effective architecture firms in Europe. We bring your vision to life & design architecture that works.
Key services
Architecture, Design-led thinking, Technical robust architecture
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Matomo Analytics, Google Analytics, WP Rocket, Google Maps API
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Client transfer prohibited domain status
  • Cookie consent banner

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
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 maintained.
  2. Content is rich with detailed project portfolios and insights.
  3. Strong presence on social media platforms.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented.
  5. No explicit security policies or incident response information found.
  6. No terms of service page detected.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers visible on homepage; contact likely via contact pages.
  8. Domain is old and registered with a reputable registrar.
  9. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a minor security gap.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries and performance optimization tools like WP Rocket. It integrates Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and Matomo for analytics and tracking. The site uses Google Maps API for location services. Performance optimizations include lazy loading of scripts and images, preloading key fonts, and DNS prefetching for external resources. The hosting provider is Blacknight Solutions, a reputable Irish registrar and hosting company. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. SEO is enhanced with Yoast SEO plugin and structured data (JSON-LD) for rich snippets. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern, performant, and well maintained.
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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