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Security report for talkingedgestudios.com

Talking Edge Studios · Media · United Kingdom

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Talking Edge Studios is a London-based video production company offering a wide range of services including live streaming, animation, corporate videos, and event filming. The company targets businesses and organizations seeking professional video content to engage audiences and drive marketing results. Their market position is that of an established small business with a comprehensive service portfolio and a professional online presence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using popular page builders like Elementor and Visual Composer, integrating modern web technologies and SEO best practices. The site is mobile optimized and uses HTTPS with Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA implemented, but lacks security headers and explicit privacy or cookie policies. WHOIS data is missing, which reduces transparency and trust slightly. Overall, the website is professional and functional but could improve privacy compliance and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  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

  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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
58
Average
46

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 · found on this site
  • 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 operates in the media sector, focusing on video production and live streaming services. Their business model is service-oriented, catering primarily to corporate clients in London. The website content and navigation indicate a focus on quality and client engagement, with a broad range of video styles and additional services such as editing and translations. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube supports marketing efforts. The absence of WHOIS data and direct contact emails or phone numbers on the site suggests a preference for contact via forms, which may impact direct client trust. No partnerships or subsidiaries are evident from the data.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms, which are positive security practices. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options is a gap that could expose the site to certain attacks. No explicit security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are published, indicating limited transparency in security management. The missing WHOIS data also reduces trustworthiness. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be significantly improved with better header implementation and published policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance and consent mechanisms.
  2. Add security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a security incident response policy and vulnerability disclosure guidelines to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Consider providing direct contact information such as company email addresses and phone numbers to improve business credibility.
  5. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS data issue to enhance domain registration transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Talking Edge Studios
Description
HIGH-QUALITY VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANY IN LONDON We create videos to achieve your goals, engage your audience and drive marketing results Create a professional video for £950 GO! Interactive Video Live...
Key services
Lightboard Presentation, Live Video Streaming, Virtual Event Service, Studio Video Production, Location Filming, Animation Video, Corporate Video, Explainer Video, Promotional Video, Tutorials
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, Wistia video embed, jQuery, Modernizr, Font Awesome, Swiper.js, Visual Composer
Frameworks
WordPress, Elementor, Visual Composer
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Google Tag Manager for controlled script loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional video production company based in London.
  2. No WHOIS data available, which is unusual and reduces transparency.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found on the homepage or main navigation.
  4. Contact is primarily via a contact form; no direct emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  5. Uses modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  6. No security headers detected in the HTML content; SSL is enabled.
  7. No evidence of security incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies.
  8. Social media presence on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  9. No advertising networks detected beyond Google Analytics and Tag Manager.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern WordPress CMS with Elementor and Visual Composer page builders, supported by jQuery, Modernizr, and Font Awesome for UI enhancements. Video content is embedded via Wistia, and Google Tag Manager and Analytics are used for tracking. The site is mobile optimized and uses responsive design techniques. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in loading speed and accessibility features. No hosting provider information was detected. The technical stack is standard for a professional small business website but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and updated 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.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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