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Security report for spinningdrum.co.uk

Spinningdrum | Brand & Online Communications · Other · United Kingdom

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

42/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Spinningdrum is a UK-based brand and online communications consultancy established in 2005, specializing in building brands through integrated brand and business strategies. The company targets businesses seeking to enhance their brand presence and digital communications, offering services such as brand strategy, identity, marketing communications, and optimisation. Their market position is that of an experienced, small consultancy with a professional online presence and a clear focus on brand effectiveness. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Avada theme and several popular plugins including LayerSlider, Yoast SEO, and Contact Form 7. The site is hosted by a reputable UK provider (LCN) and employs HTTPS with good SSL configuration. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is well supported by meta tags and structured data. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and secure form submissions but lacks visible security headers and does not provide explicit security or incident response policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is limited due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies and no consent mechanism. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy with a strong business credibility score. However, improvements in privacy compliance and security headers are recommended to enhance trust and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 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

9 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"

  2. 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

    • 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

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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
37
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
42

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

Spinningdrum operates as a consultancy focused on brand and online communications, serving businesses that require strategic brand development and marketing support. Their competitive advantage lies in over 15 years of experience and a comprehensive service offering that integrates brand strategy with business goals. Revenue generation is likely consultancy-based, with project and retainer models. The company maintains an active social media presence across multiple platforms, enhancing its marketing reach. The website content and structure indicate a focus on client engagement and lead generation through contact forms and direct contact details. There is no indication of partnerships or subsidiaries from the website content or WHOIS data.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and secure form handling. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security posture. There is no public incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which limits transparency and preparedness. Privacy compliance gaps exist due to missing privacy and cookie policies and lack of consent mechanisms. No exposed credentials or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small consultancy but could be improved to meet higher compliance and security standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with GDPR compliance details.
  2. Add a cookie consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and improve user trust.
  3. Configure and deploy security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Establish and publish an incident response policy and provide dedicated security contact channels (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email).
  5. Regularly audit and update all plugins and themes to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Spinningdrum | Brand & Online Communications
Description
Spinningdrum is a brand and online communications consultancy established for over 15 years. They focus on building brands better by integrating brand and business strategy to make brands more effective. They offer services including brand strategy, brand identity, marketing communications, and optimisation + attribution.
Key services
Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, Marketing Communications, Optimisation + Attribution
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, LayerSlider, Yoast SEO, Slider Revolution, Contact Form 7, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
WordPress, Avada Theme
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure form submission (POST)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policy found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, address, and contact form.
  4. Uses modern WordPress CMS with popular plugins and SEO tools.
  5. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for security improvements.
  6. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information available.
  7. Social media presence is active with multiple platforms linked.
  8. No advertising networks detected except Google Tag Manager for analytics.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  10. Domain WHOIS data supports business legitimacy.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature WordPress platform using the Avada theme, supported by popular plugins such as LayerSlider, Yoast SEO, Slider Revolution, and Contact Form 7. The tech stack is modern and widely supported, facilitating good SEO and user experience. Hosting is provided by a UK-based registrar and hosting company, LCN, which aligns with the business location. Performance is moderate with some optimization opportunities. Mobile responsiveness is good, and accessibility is basic but could be enhanced. The site uses Google Tag Manager for analytics, indicating some level of user behavior tracking. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid for a small consultancy but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and privacy compliance features.
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.

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