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Security report for stevesandco.com

Steves&Co · Media · Malta

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

Steves&Co is a Malta-based independent full-service branding and marketing agency with over a decade of experience delivering innovative digital, branding, and marketing solutions globally. Their market position is that of a creative agency serving diverse industries with a strong portfolio of high-profile clients and awards. The website demonstrates a mature technical infrastructure built on WordPress with modern front-end libraries and integrations with major analytics and marketing platforms. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, bot protection, and spam prevention, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are absent. Privacy compliance is adequate with a clear privacy and cookie policy but lacks a consent mechanism. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-optimized, reflecting a credible business entity.

Scanned

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

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

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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
0
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
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

The company targets businesses seeking comprehensive branding and marketing services, leveraging a business model focused on creative strategy, design, and technology. Their competitive advantage lies in their decade-long experience, global client base, and award-winning portfolio. Revenue streams likely include project-based fees for branding, digital marketing, and web development services. The partnership ecosystem includes recognized brands and industry awards, enhancing credibility and market reach. Growth indicators include recent projects and active social media presence. Strategic observations suggest a focus on innovation and client impact, positioning them well in the creative agency market.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA v3, and a plugin to block malicious bots. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers and incident response information indicates room for improvement. GDPR compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy, but the lack of a cookie consent mechanism and terms of service may present compliance gaps. The security culture appears proactive but could benefit from formalized policies and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Add a cookie consent mechanism to enhance GDPR compliance and user transparency.
  3. Publish explicit terms of service and incident response contact information to improve legal and security posture.
  4. Regularly audit and update all plugins and WordPress core to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider appointing and publishing Data Protection Officer contact details to strengthen data protection governance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Steves&Co
Description
Steves&Co. is a brand experience and UI agency. Transforming ideas into exceptional digital, branding, and marketing solutions.
Key services
Branding + Visual Identity, Design, Marketing Strategy, UX/UI, Creative Technology, Motion Graphics, Copywriting + Content, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Website and E-commerce Systems
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, jQuery 3.7.1, Slick Carousel, AOS (Animate on Scroll), Google reCAPTCHA v3, StopBadBots plugin, Contact Form 7, Country Phone Field for Contact Form 7, WP Smush (image optimization), Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 for spam protection
  • StopBadBots plugin active to block malicious bots
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with AJAX and reCAPTCHA integration

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional, well-designed marketing and branding agency site.
  2. Content is rich with multimedia including videos and client logos.
  3. Strong presence of client trust signals and awards.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. No visible security or privacy policy gaps except missing explicit terms of service and incident response info.
  6. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform with a well-structured theme and use of popular JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Slick Carousel, and AOS for animations. Performance is moderate with lazy loading and optimized images via WP Smush. The site is mobile responsive and SEO optimized with Yoast SEO plugin integration. Analytics and marketing tools are extensively used, including Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Facebook Pixel, indicating a data-driven approach. Technical risks are minimal but include potential plugin vulnerabilities and missing security headers. Opportunities exist to enhance accessibility and security configurations to further improve resilience and compliance.
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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