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Security report for sword-group.com

Sword Group · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Sword Group is a well-established global IT and digital transformation company with over 20 years of experience, serving more than 1,000 customers across 50 countries. The company offers a broad range of services including digital services, data and AI, digital workplace solutions, platform and security, managed services, information management, and software products. Their market position is strong, supported by a large workforce and a diverse global presence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and various plugins enhancing functionality and user experience. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, with good performance metrics. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not published. Overall, Sword Group presents a professional and trustworthy digital presence aligned with its business claims.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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

2 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

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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
0
Security headers
80
Email security
83
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
70

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

Sword Group operates primarily in the technology sector, focusing on B2B IT services and software solutions. Their business model revolves around providing digital transformation and managed IT services to large enterprises globally. The company demonstrates competitive advantages through its comprehensive service offerings, global reach, and long-standing industry presence. Revenue figures indicate a large-scale operation, and the company maintains active investor relations and corporate responsibility initiatives. The partnership ecosystem includes several branded software products and related domains, enhancing their market footprint. Strategic observations highlight a focus on innovation, cloud adoption, and customer-centric solutions.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enabled and use of security-related cookies and consent banners. No direct vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact information suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of Cloudflare services adds a layer of protection, but no WAF challenge or blocking was observed. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by cookie consent and privacy policy presence. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from enhanced documentation and proactive disclosure.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicly disclose a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party plugins and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sword Group
Description
Sword Group is a world-leading IT and digital transformation partner that helps streamline your business, improve quality and reduce costs.
Key services
Digital Services, Data & AI, Digital Workplace, Platform & Security, Digital Transformation, Managed Services, Information Management, Software
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, jQuery UI, Google Tag Manager, Slider Revolution, WPBakery Page Builder, UberMenu, Contact Form 7, Cookie Law Info plugin, Apply Online plugin, WordPress
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (inferred)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 and well-structured
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy implemented
  3. No visible security or privacy red flags
  4. Strong global presence with multiple regional pages
  5. Active social media presence on major platforms
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact form used
  7. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages found
  8. Use of multiple WordPress plugins and third-party scripts
  9. SSL and HTTPS properly configured
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using a variety of plugins including WPBakery Page Builder, Slider Revolution, UberMenu, Contact Form 7, and Cookie Law Info. The tech stack includes jQuery and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. Hosting appears to be behind Cloudflare, providing CDN and security benefits. The site is moderately performant with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party plugins which require regular maintenance to avoid vulnerabilities. The site structure and code quality are good, supporting a professional user experience.
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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