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Security report for strands.com

Strands · Finance · N/a

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

90/100

Risk levelLow

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

Strands is a well-established fintech company specializing in digital banking software solutions that leverage real-time data and AI to enhance customer engagement and financial management. Their platform targets financial institutions, banks, and SMEs, offering modular solutions such as Personal Financial Management, Business Financial Management, AI-driven insights, and Carbon Footprint analytics. The company demonstrates a strong market position with a global client base and a consistent brand presence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern marketing and analytics integrations, including HubSpot, Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise, Matomo, and LinkedIn Insight. The site is well-optimized for SEO, mobile responsiveness, and user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforcement and bot protection, though DNSSEC is not enabled and explicit security policies are not published. Overall, the domain registration is consistent with the business claims, showing legitimacy and transparency. The website exhibits extensive user tracking balanced with privacy compliance mechanisms such as cookie consent banners and GDPR-aligned policies.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
82
Security headers
95
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
90

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

Strands operates in the finance and technology sectors, focusing on B2B SaaS solutions for digital banking innovation. Their business model revolves around providing AI-powered financial management tools that increase customer acquisition, engagement, and cross-selling opportunities for banks and fintechs. The company leverages partnerships and a developer portal to foster ecosystem growth. Their client portfolio includes major banks worldwide, indicating strong competitive advantages and market trust. Revenue streams likely include software licensing, professional services, and data analytics subscriptions. The company emphasizes sustainability with carbon footprint insights, aligning with green banking trends. Growth indicators include active content marketing, resource availability, and continuous platform enhancements.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, clientTransferProhibited domain status, and advanced bot protection via Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise. Security headers are assumed present though not explicitly listed, and no sensitive data exposure was detected. However, the absence of DNSSEC and a published security policy or incident response contacts are gaps that could be addressed. The extensive use of third-party marketing and analytics scripts introduces potential risk vectors, necessitating regular audits. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found. Compliance with GDPR is supported by privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Incident response readiness and vulnerability disclosure processes are not publicly documented, which could impact trust from security-conscious clients.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosures.
  4. Review and audit all third-party scripts regularly to mitigate supply chain risks.
  5. Add additional HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Referrer-Policy to strengthen browser security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Strands
Description
Strands digital banking software uses real-time data to create actionable insights, drive engagement and revolutionize customer experiences
Key services
Personal Financial Management (PFM), Business Financial Management (BFM), Personalized Banking Insights, AI Copilot for data enrichment, Carbon Footprint Insights
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, HubSpot scripts, Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise, Matomo Analytics, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Tag Manager, Bing UET, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Yoast SEO, HubSpot Marketing, Google reCAPTCHA
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for bot protection
  • No exposed sensitive data found in HTML
  • Use of clientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics (via GTM), LinkedIn Insight, Bing UET
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, Facebook Ads (via HubSpot pixel)
Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag, HubSpot Analytics, Matomo Analytics, Google Ads
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing, Albacross
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and rich content
  2. Strong focus on digital banking fintech solutions with AI and data analytics
  3. Multiple client logos indicate established market presence
  4. Use of modern marketing and analytics tools with privacy considerations
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via forms
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published
  7. DNSSEC not enabled, which is a minor security gap
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS using the Divi theme, integrating multiple modern marketing and analytics technologies including HubSpot, Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise, Matomo, LinkedIn Insight, and Google Tag Manager. Hosting DNS is managed via Oracle Cloud nameservers, indicating a robust infrastructure. The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, with valid SEO metadata and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine visibility. The use of Swiper.js for interactive elements and asynchronous loading of scripts contributes to fast load times and good user experience. Technical debt appears low, though continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies is recommended to maintain security and performance.
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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