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Security report for sem.lv

SEM · Technology · Latvia

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SEM is a professional web development and design company based in Latvia, specializing in creating websites for service providers and manufacturers. The company emphasizes quality and reputation, adhering to ISO 9001:2015 standards, and offers a comprehensive range of services including website creation, e-commerce development, SEO optimization, audits, and consultations. Their market position is strong within Latvia and internationally, supported by a robust portfolio and client testimonials. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern technologies such as jQuery and Bootstrap, and integrates analytics tools like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Yandex Metrika. The site is well-optimized for mobile and SEO, with a fast performance and good accessibility features. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and secure forms, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear cookie and privacy policies and GDPR adherence. Overall, SEM presents a trustworthy and professional digital presence with a high level of business credibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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

7 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 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

  2. 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 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';…

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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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
65
Security headers
50
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
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

SEM operates in multiple sectors including technology, manufacturing, government, energy, transportation, real estate, education, healthcare, finance, and telecommunications. Their business model focuses on B2B services, targeting companies needing professional web presence and digital marketing support. The company leverages certifications, client endorsements, and participation in industry events to strengthen its market position. Revenue streams likely include project-based web development, ongoing maintenance, SEO services, and consulting. The partnership ecosystem includes educational institutions like RTU and various industry clients across Latvia and beyond. Growth indicators include a large portfolio of completed projects and presence in 19 countries. Strategic observations highlight SEM's focus on quality, reputation, and comprehensive service offerings to maintain competitive advantage.

Security posture

SEM demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide, secure contact forms, and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR. The site uses modern analytics and marketing scripts responsibly without exposing sensitive data. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not visibly implemented, representing an area for improvement. No vulnerabilities or security incidents are evident from the site content. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, SEM maintains a good security baseline appropriate for its business type but should consider strengthening HTTP security headers and publishing incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options HTTP headers to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and security posture.
  3. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Maintain up-to-date third-party scripts and monitor for security updates to reduce risk exposure.
  5. Enhance data protection officer contact visibility and GDPR compliance documentation for improved user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
SEM
VAT number
LV40103591746
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SEM
Description
Mājas lapas izveide pakalpojumu sniedzējiem un ražotājiem. Nepieciešama mājas lapas izveide jaunu klientu piesaistei, pārdošanu veicināšanai vai tēla uzturēšanai? Ienāc un apskati portfolio.
Key services
Mājas lapas izstrāde, Dizaina izstrāde, Internetveikalu izstrāde, SEO optimizācija, Konsultācijas, Audits
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, PHP, CSS, HTML5, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Yandex Metrika
Frameworks
WPML (multilingual), Bootstrap Grid
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Secure contact forms with validation
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Yandex Metrika, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Yandex Metrika
Marketing tools
Google Ads, Facebook Marketing
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 professional design.
  2. Strong presence of business trust signals including certifications and client testimonials.
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy policy with GDPR compliance.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain trust verification.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, PHP, and Bootstrap for responsive design. It uses WPML for multilingual support and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Yandex Metrika. The site demonstrates fast loading times and excellent mobile optimization. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced. SEO optimization is good with proper meta tags, Open Graph, and structured data (JSON-LD) for local business. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. The site uses optimized CSS and JavaScript assets with deferred loading to improve performance. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid, supporting a professional and scalable web presence.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 60/100Medium35 findingsView report
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