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Security report for thesnpstore.com

The Salt and Pepper Shaker Store · Retail · United States

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Salt and Pepper Shaker Store is a specialized e-commerce retailer focused on offering a wide variety of collectible salt and pepper shakers. Established in 2011, the company targets collectors and enthusiasts with a niche product catalog exceeding 1000 styles. The website is built on the DNN CMS platform using the Cart Viper e-commerce module, providing standard online shopping features including product search, category browsing, and cart management. The business maintains a clear market position as a niche leader in its segment with a small but focused operation based in the United States. Technically, the website employs common web technologies such as jQuery and Font Awesome, with a moderate performance profile and basic mobile optimization. SEO and accessibility features are present but not advanced. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and domain registration protections, but lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC. Privacy compliance is basic with a privacy policy and cookie consent banner, though GDPR compliance indicators are minimal. Overall, the security posture is moderate with no critical vulnerabilities detected, but improvements are recommended in DNS security and security header implementation. The website is trustworthy with consistent domain registration data and clear contact information. The business credibility is supported by professional content and a consistent brand presence. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security controls, improving privacy compliance, and expanding incident response transparency to strengthen trust and resilience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

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 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 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. 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. Network security

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

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
30
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
58

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 business operates in a niche retail sector specializing in collectible salt and pepper shakers, serving collectors and general consumers. Its business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce with a focus on a broad product catalog and flat-rate shipping. The company benefits from a long-established domain and consistent branding. Revenue streams are primarily from online sales. The target customer segment is niche collectors and gift buyers. The company appears to operate independently without subsidiaries or parent companies. The partnership ecosystem is not evident from the website. Growth indicators include a large product catalog and active search and category navigation features.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain status protections such as clientDeleteProhibited and clientTransferProhibited. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers like Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No incident response or security policy information is published, indicating limited readiness for security incidents. Privacy compliance is basic with cookie consent but lacks detailed GDPR adherence. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The security culture appears minimal but adequate for a small retail business.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Enhance privacy policy and cookie consent mechanisms to fully comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and update third-party libraries to avoid vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Salt and Pepper Shaker Store
Description
The premier source for fun, unusual, and collectible Salt and Pepper Shakers. We stock more than 1000 different styles - you won't find a better selection anywhere else!
Key services
Online retail sales of salt and pepper shakers, Product search and category browsing, Shopping cart and checkout, Customer account management
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Font Awesome, Cart Viper e-commerce module, ASP.NET Web Forms
Frameworks
ASP.NET
Platforms
Windows hosting (implied by ASP.NET)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientDeleteProhibited and ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
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 niche e-commerce store specializing in collectible salt and pepper shakers.
  2. Content is well structured with clear navigation and product categories.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present but basic in scope.
  4. No advanced security policies or incident response contacts are published.
  5. Domain is well aged and registered with a reputable registrar.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  7. Use of standard web technologies and e-commerce platform Cart Viper on DNN CMS.
  8. Google Analytics is used for visitor tracking.
  9. Cookie consent banner is implemented with external link to cookie information.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the DNN CMS platform with Cart Viper e-commerce integration, using ASP.NET Web Forms technology. It leverages jQuery and Font Awesome for UI components. The site includes search autocomplete and AJAX-based cart and wishlist management. Performance is moderate with multiple JavaScript libraries loaded. Mobile optimization is basic but functional. SEO is supported by meta tags and structured navigation. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified but domain registrar is Porkbun LLC. The site lacks advanced modern frameworks but is stable and functional for its purpose. Technical debt is moderate due to older ASP.NET Web Forms usage and lack of modern security headers.
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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