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Security report for spade.be

Spade · Technology · Belgium

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Spade is a small Belgian digital agency specializing in responsible and accessible digital solutions. They offer a comprehensive suite of services including digital strategy, branding, web development, content production, and design. The agency emphasizes sustainable and inclusive digital practices, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses, associations, and startups seeking impactful digital transformation. Their market position is strengthened by certifications such as the AnySurfer accessibility label and a clear commitment to digital responsibility. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern libraries and analytics tools like Matomo and Google Tag Manager, ensuring a solid digital infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and professionally designed, reflecting a mature digital presence. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms but lacks explicit security headers and a public security policy, indicating room for improvement. WHOIS data is privacy-protected, which is typical for such businesses, and no suspicious patterns were detected. Overall, Spade presents a credible, professional, and trustworthy digital agency profile.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 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

6 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 Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
52
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
28
Average
54

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

Spade operates in the technology sector as a digital agency focused on responsible digital transformation. Their business model is service-oriented, targeting businesses and organizations requiring digital identity and product development. The agency leverages partnerships with related domains such as Minotaure and Ethics by Spade to extend its service ecosystem. Their competitive advantage lies in their commitment to accessibility, eco-design, and long-term client relationships. Revenue streams likely come from consulting, design, development, and content production services. The company maintains an active social media presence and showcases recent projects, indicating growth and market engagement. The lack of detailed founding year or parent company information suggests an independent small business. Their strategic focus on digital responsibility aligns with emerging market trends and regulatory requirements, positioning them well for future growth.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR requirements, reflecting awareness of privacy and security standards. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security robustness. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response contact, which could improve transparency and readiness. The use of Matomo for analytics suggests a preference for privacy-respecting tools. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small digital agency but could be enhanced by implementing recommended security headers and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
  4. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging to detect and respond to potential security incidents promptly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
VAT number
BE 0833 949 085
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Spade
Description
Spade is a digital agency focused on responsible, accessible, inclusive, and eco-designed digital solutions combining strategy, creativity, and technology to develop long-term client relationships.
Key services
Stratégie & transformation digitale, Branding, Sites web, Production & gestion de contenu, Design
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.2, Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Swiper.js, Bootstrap Icons, Unicons Iconscout
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo, Google Analytics via GTM
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 and professionally designed.
  2. Strong emphasis on accessibility and responsible digital practices.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy in place.
  4. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  5. WHOIS data is restricted but consistent with privacy protection norms.
  6. Multiple social media and partner links enhance trust.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.8.2, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries such as Swiper.js for UI components and icon libraries like Unicons and Bootstrap Icons. Analytics are handled via Matomo and Google Tag Manager, indicating a balanced approach to user tracking and privacy. The site is well-structured with proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and alternate language links, supporting SEO and internationalization. Performance is moderate, with some room for optimization in loading times. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility are excellent, supported by AnySurfer certification and WCAG compliance claims. The site uses a custom theme 'ariane_theme' with minified CSS and JS assets, suggesting attention to performance and maintainability. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but the presence of a dedicated Matomo instance indicates some level of managed infrastructure. Overall, the technical implementation is solid with opportunities to enhance security and performance further.
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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