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Security report for seddigital.co.uk

SED Digital · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SED Digital is a UK-based digital agency specializing in web build and development, UI & UX design, and digital marketing services. Founded in 2024, it operates as a division of Steve Edge Design and targets businesses seeking creative and data-driven digital solutions. The company offers a broad range of services including e-commerce, SEO, CRO, paid media, and digital analytics, positioning itself as a comprehensive partner for digital growth across multiple sectors such as real estate, professional services, hospitality, legal, technology, retail, design & architecture, and banking & finance. The website reflects a professional and modern digital presence with excellent design and user experience. Technically, the website is built on a modern stack using Next.js and React, with WordPress likely serving as a headless CMS. It is hosted by Fasthosts Internet Ltd, a reputable provider. The site demonstrates good performance, mobile optimization, and SEO practices. Analytics are implemented via Google Tag Manager, and a cookie consent mechanism is present, indicating attention to privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration but lacks explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response information. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The domain registration is recent but consistent with the company's founding date and registrar information, supporting legitimacy. Overall, SED Digital presents a trustworthy and professional digital agency with a strong technical foundation and good privacy practices. Enhancements in security policy transparency and incident response readiness would further strengthen its security posture.

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

4 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 Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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
30
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
65

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

SED Digital operates in a competitive digital agency market, leveraging a combination of creative design and data-driven marketing strategies to differentiate itself. Its affiliation with Steve Edge Design provides brand credibility and potential resource sharing. The company targets diverse sectors, indicating a broad market approach rather than niche specialization. Revenue streams likely include project-based web development, ongoing digital marketing services, and analytics consulting. The presence of client testimonials and a portfolio of recent work suggests active client engagement and a growing business. The website's clear navigation and detailed service descriptions support effective lead generation and client conversion. Strategic partnerships and a focus on measurable growth position SED Digital well for sustainable expansion in the UK digital services market.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The presence of a cookie consent banner aligns with GDPR requirements, reflecting compliance awareness. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options indicates room for improvement. No published security policy or vulnerability disclosure mechanism was found, which could limit transparency and incident response effectiveness. The lack of dedicated incident response contact channels suggests that formalized security incident management may not be fully established. Overall, the security posture is solid for a small digital agency but would benefit from enhanced security controls and policy documentation to meet higher compliance and trust standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive security policy page detailing security practices and compliance.
  2. Add security HTTP headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as a dedicated security or abuse email address.
  5. Regularly review and update privacy and cookie policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SED Digital
Description
SED Digital is a digital agency specialising in web build & development, UI & UX design and digital marketing. They craft beautifully designed brand experiences blending creativity with data-driven approaches to deliver measurable growth.
Key services
Web Build, UI & UX Design, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Digital Analytics, SEO, CRO, Paid Media
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Video embedding
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Cookie consent mechanism present

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional digital agency with a strong focus on design and data-driven growth.
  2. Content is rich with detailed service offerings and sector expertise.
  3. Clear contact information and social media presence enhance trust.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented.
  6. No terms of service page found.
  7. Modern tech stack with Next.js and React.
  8. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern front-end framework (Next.js) combined with React, enabling server-side rendering and optimized performance. WordPress appears to be used as a headless CMS, providing content management capabilities while decoupling the front-end. The site includes rich media such as videos and responsive images, enhancing user engagement. Performance is optimized with preloading fonts and deferred script loading. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility are well addressed through adaptive layouts and semantic HTML. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. The hosting provider, Fasthosts Internet Ltd, is reputable, ensuring reliable uptime and security. Opportunities exist to further modernize security configurations and expand compliance documentation to reduce technical risks.
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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