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Security report for socosystems.com

SoCo Systems · Technology · N/a

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

SoCo Systems is a small technology services company specializing in outsourced business IT services and home technology support. Their business model focuses on replacing in-house IT departments with specialist teams and providing affordable home user technology assistance. The website content is relevant to their services but uses outdated technologies such as Flash, which impacts user experience and security. The site lacks modern mobile optimization and accessibility features. Technically, the website is hosted on HostGator and registered via NameCheap with a domain age consistent with the company's founding date in 2004. However, the site lacks HTTPS enforcement and security headers, which are critical for protecting user data and ensuring trust. No privacy or cookie policies are present, indicating compliance gaps with GDPR and other privacy regulations. The security posture is weak due to the absence of modern security practices and the use of deprecated Flash content. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided. Contact information is limited to a contact form without explicit emails or phone numbers, which may hinder user trust and communication. Overall, the website presents a moderate risk profile with opportunities for significant improvements in security, privacy compliance, and technical modernization to enhance trustworthiness and user experience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

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

  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"

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

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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
85
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
50
Average
53
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

SoCo Systems operates in the technology sector, targeting both business clients needing outsourced IT services and home users requiring technology support. Their competitive advantage lies in cost savings and specialist expertise compared to in-house IT departments and big box store services. The business model is service-oriented with a focus on personalized support. The company has maintained a consistent online presence since 2004, indicating stability. However, the lack of detailed business information, certifications, and comprehensive contact details limits transparency. There is no evidence of partnerships or subsidiaries. Growth indicators and revenue streams are not disclosed, suggesting a small-scale operation.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is low. The website lacks HTTPS enforcement and critical security headers, exposing users to potential risks. The use of deprecated Flash technology introduces vulnerabilities and compatibility issues. No privacy or cookie policies are present, indicating non-compliance with GDPR and related regulations. Incident response readiness and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are absent, which could delay mitigation of security incidents. The absence of a data protection officer or security contact channels further weakens the security culture. These gaps pose risks to data protection and user trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate and enforce secure connections site-wide.
  2. Replace deprecated Flash content with modern HTML5 and JavaScript technologies to improve security and accessibility.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to comply with GDPR and enhance transparency.
  4. Add security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options.
  5. Establish clear incident response procedures and provide dedicated security contact channels to improve security posture and user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SoCo Systems
Description
SoCo Systems provides technology services focused on business/corporate IT services and home user technology support. They offer to replace in-house IT departments with specialist teams and provide home technology assistance including email setup and home theater installation.
Key services
Business/Corporate IT Services, Home User Services
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
HTML, CSS, Flash (deprecated technology)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
poor
Accessibility
poor
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
40/100

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
good
Navigation
basic
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website uses deprecated Flash technology which impacts security and accessibility.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found, indicating compliance gaps.
  3. Contact information is limited to a contact form; no emails or phone numbers explicitly provided.
  4. No security headers or HTTPS enforcement visible in provided data.
  5. Website content is relevant and moderately professional but lacks modern design and mobile optimization.
  6. Domain WHOIS data is consistent with business claims and shows long-term registration.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using basic HTML and CSS with legacy Flash elements, indicating technical debt and outdated infrastructure. Hosting is provided by HostGator, a common shared hosting provider. The site lacks modern frameworks, CMS, or platforms, which limits scalability and maintainability. Performance is moderate but likely impacted by Flash usage and lack of mobile optimization. SEO and accessibility features are minimal, reducing reach and usability. Modernization opportunities include adopting responsive design, removing Flash, and implementing SEO best practices. Technical risks include potential security vulnerabilities from deprecated technologies and lack of HTTPS.
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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