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Security report for seooptimizers.com

SEO Optimizers · Technology · United States

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

SEO Optimizers is a well-established digital marketing and advertising agency based in Los Angeles, specializing in SEO, paid advertising, social media marketing, and website design. The company targets small and medium-sized businesses seeking to increase online visibility and sales. Their market position is supported by strong client testimonials and a mature domain age of 17 years. The website is professionally designed with comprehensive content and clear navigation, reflecting a high level of digital maturity. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and frameworks, hosted on SiteGround, and optimized for mobile devices. However, the absence of a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS is a critical security gap, impacting the overall security posture. While security headers are partially implemented, the lack of cookie consent mechanisms and security policies indicates room for improvement in privacy compliance. Overall, the website demonstrates strong business credibility but requires urgent security enhancements to protect user data and improve trust.

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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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  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 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';…

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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
75
Security headers
35
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
43
Average
51
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

The company targets small to medium businesses primarily in the Los Angeles area, offering a broad range of digital marketing services including SEO, local SEO, paid ads, social media marketing, and reputation management. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing market presence, extensive client reviews, and educational offerings such as SEO classes and workshops. Revenue streams likely include service contracts, consulting, and training sessions. The company maintains an active social media presence and integrates multiple marketing tools and tracking services to optimize campaigns. Strategic observations indicate a focus on personalized client service and measurable outcomes, supported by a mature domain and consistent branding.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is low due to the lack of a valid SSL certificate, absence of HTTPS enforcement, and missing security headers such as HSTS. No DNSSEC is enabled, and no incident response or security policies are publicly available. The use of multiple third-party tracking and advertising scripts increases the attack surface and privacy risks. While no known vulnerabilities or malware were detected, the missing SSL certificate is a critical vulnerability that undermines user trust and data confidentiality. Compliance gaps exist regarding GDPR and cookie consent, as no explicit mechanisms are implemented. Incident response readiness appears minimal with no dedicated security contact information. The security culture is not evident from the website content.

Recommendations

  1. Immediately install and maintain a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS and secure user data.
  2. Implement HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains and preload directives.
  3. Enable DNSSEC to protect DNS integrity and prevent spoofing.
  4. Add essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Deploy a cookie consent banner and privacy controls to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy.
  6. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan with dedicated contact channels.
  7. Regularly audit and update all plugins, themes, and third-party scripts to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  8. Optimize website performance by reducing resource count and improving load times.
  9. Enhance accessibility features to improve user experience for all visitors.
  10. Maintain transparency in advertising and tracking practices to build user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using a combination of popular plugins such as WPBakery Page Builder, LayerSlider, Slider Revolution, and Contact Form 7. It leverages SiteGround hosting with SiteGround Optimizer plugin for performance. The tech stack includes PHP and jQuery with integrations for Google Tag Manager, TikTok Pixel, and Twitter tracking. The site is mobile optimized and uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement. Performance metrics are moderate, with some lazy loading and caching mechanisms in place. However, the lack of HTTPS and modern TLS protocols is a significant technical risk. The site uses multiple third-party scripts for marketing and analytics, which require proper privacy controls. Overall, the infrastructure is modern but requires security upgrades and performance tuning for optimal operation.
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. 49/100High30 findingsView report
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