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Security report for thecodingmachine.com

The Coding Machine · Technology · France

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Coding Machine is a French-based technology company specializing in custom web and mobile application development, serving entrepreneurs, startups, and large enterprises. Established in 2004, it has a mature market presence and offers a comprehensive suite of services including technical conception, UX/UI design, development, maintenance, audits, and generative AI solutions. The company emphasizes adherence to deadlines and budgets, positioning itself as a reliable partner in digital transformation projects. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Laravel, Symfony, React, Vue.js, and various No Code and blockchain technologies, hosted on Amazon AWS. The site is well-optimized for SEO and mobile, with good performance and accessibility standards. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, domain locks, and CAPTCHA-protected forms, though DNSSEC is not enabled and some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is strong with clear GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the website reflects a professional, trustworthy, and technically competent organization with a strong digital presence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

4 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  3. 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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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
72
Security headers
70
Email security
100
DNS health
85
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
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

The Coding Machine operates in the technology sector with a service-based business model focused on custom software development. Its target customers range from startups to large corporations, indicating a broad market reach. The company leverages partnerships and certifications (e.g., Sortlist presence) to build trust and credibility. Its diversified technology stack and service offerings suggest adaptability and innovation, including AI and blockchain projects. The presence of multiple offices in France and Portugal indicates regional expansion. The company maintains active social media channels and publishes relevant content, supporting marketing and client engagement efforts. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, indicating an independent operation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced, domain registration locks, and CAPTCHA integration on contact forms to mitigate spam and abuse. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could expose DNS to spoofing attacks. Security headers beyond domain status are not explicitly detected, suggesting room for improvement in HTTP header security policies. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the analysis. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly available, which could be a gap in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a technology service provider but could benefit from enhanced DNS security and published security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
The Coding Machine
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Coding Machine
Description
The Coding Machine accompagne entrepreneurs et grands groupes dans le développement sur-mesure d'applications web et mobiles, plateformes web, applications mobiles et espaces connectés, avec un focus sur le respect des délais et budgets.
Key services
Conception technique, Accompagnement UX/UI, Développement, Maintenance, Audit technique, IA générative
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Tiny Slider, Google Tag Manager, Sendinblue, Brevo SDK, Contact Form 7, Rank Math SEO, Docker (mentioned in tech logos), Kubernetes (mentioned in tech logos), AWS (hosting and DNS), Google Cloud Platform (mentioned), Nuxt.js, Laravel, Symfony, React, Vue.js, Flutter
Frameworks
Laravel, Symfony, Nuxt.js, React, Vue.js
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain locked with clientDeleteProhibited and clientTransferProhibited
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Sendinblue with async loading
  • Contact forms with Turnstile CAPTCHA integration

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google DoubleClick
Marketing tools
Sendinblue, Brevo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking mechanisms.
  2. Strong presence of structured data and SEO optimization.
  3. Multiple contact forms with anti-bot CAPTCHA integration.
  4. Social media presence across major platforms.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  6. Good security posture but could improve DNSSEC and security headers.
  7. Clear business focus on custom software development services.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a rich integration of modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries including React, Vue.js, Laravel, Symfony, and Nuxt.js, reflecting a mature and diverse technology stack. Hosting is provided by Amazon AWS, ensuring reliable infrastructure. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and lazy loading of images. SEO is well-implemented with Rank Math plugin and structured data (JSON-LD) for organization and webpage metadata. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility considerations, though some improvements are possible. Contact forms use Contact Form 7 with Turnstile CAPTCHA for spam protection. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and scalable web presence with opportunities for further optimization and security hardening.
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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