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Security report for skaaldev.com

Skaal · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Skaal is a small, independent digital transformation and solutions agency founded in 2020, specializing in technology development, data intelligence, AI-powered solutions, design services, and talent on demand. The company positions itself as a strategic ally for businesses seeking innovative and scalable digital solutions. Their market presence is supported by a professional website with clear service descriptions and a consistent brand identity. Technically, the website is built using modern frameworks such as React and Next.js, hosted likely on WP Engine, and integrates HubSpot for marketing and analytics. The site is fast, mobile-optimized, and accessible, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and domain protections in place, though DNSSEC is not enabled and some security policies are not publicly documented. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but lacking cookie consent mechanisms and GDPR explicit indicators. Overall, Skaal demonstrates a credible and professional online presence with room for improvement in privacy and security transparency.

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

6 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 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';…

  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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
64

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

Skaal operates in the technology sector, targeting businesses requiring digital transformation services. Their competitive advantage lies in blending innovation, agility, and expertise to deliver customized solutions at cost-effective offshore rates. The business model focuses on service delivery across multiple digital disciplines including AI, data analytics, and design. The company maintains partnerships and a track record of successful projects and deployments, serving a diverse range of industries. Growth indicators include a high staff retention rate and numerous technology partnerships. The company leverages HubSpot for marketing automation and analytics, indicating a data-driven approach to customer engagement. Strategic observations suggest a focus on scalability, client success, and continuous optimization.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and domain status flags preventing unauthorized domain transfers or deletions. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of publicly available security policies or incident response plans indicate gaps in security transparency and DNS security. The integration of HubSpot scripts introduces moderate user tracking, but no cookie consent mechanism was found, which may impact GDPR compliance. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced by implementing DNSSEC, publishing security policies, and adding cookie consent mechanisms to improve compliance and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and enhance privacy transparency.
  3. Publish detailed security and incident response policies to improve trust and preparedness.
  4. Add a terms of service page to clarify user agreements and legal protections.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking to minimize privacy risks and optimize performance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Skaal
Description
Skaal is an independent design and engineering “solutions-agency.” They provide strategic digital solutions including technology development, data intelligence, AI powered solutions, design services, and talent on demand.
Key services
Technology & Development, Data & Intelligence, AI Powered Solutions, Design Services, Talent on Demand
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, HubSpot scripts
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Squarespace Domains (Registrar), Google Cloud DNS, WP Engine (hosting inferred from video URL)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited and clientTransferProhibited
  • No exposed sensitive data found
  • Secure forms with HubSpot integration

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics
Marketing tools
HubSpot collected forms, HubSpot banner
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional digital solutions agency with clear service offerings.
  2. Strong branding and consistent design throughout the site.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  4. HubSpot integration for marketing and analytics.
  5. No visible security or privacy policy documents beyond privacy policy.
  6. No cookie consent mechanism detected.
  7. No terms of service or incident response information publicly available.
  8. Domain registration and hosting are consistent and legitimate.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile responsiveness. Hosting appears to be managed by WP Engine, a reputable managed WordPress hosting provider, inferred from media URLs. The site uses HubSpot for marketing automation and analytics, integrating forms and tracking scripts. The CSS is well-structured with extensive use of CSS variables for theming and responsiveness. No broken elements or errors were detected in the HTML content. Opportunities exist to enhance technical security by enabling DNSSEC and improving privacy compliance mechanisms. The technical infrastructure supports scalability and a professional user experience.
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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