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Security report for tusks.media

TUSKS Media LTD · Technology · United Kingdom

High risk. 4 critical or high findings in Network security, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

TUSKS Media LTD is a boutique digital agency based in London specializing in comprehensive digital transformation services including web design, branding, digital marketing, and e-commerce development. The company positions itself as a provider of 360° digital solutions tailored to strengthen brand presence and support business growth for both B2B and B2C clients. The website demonstrates a professional and consistent brand image, showcasing reputable client logos and a clear service offering. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Elementor and Yoast SEO, indicating a modern and maintainable infrastructure. Hosting is provided by WebVortex, a known hosting partner. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and privacy compliance evident through cookie consent mechanisms and GDPR-aligned privacy policies. However, explicit security headers and incident response information are absent, representing areas for improvement. WHOIS data is unavailable due to privacy protection, which is typical for such businesses and does not detract from legitimacy. Overall, the site is well-designed, secure, and compliant, suitable for its target market.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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. 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
    • 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

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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
85
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
85
Average
64
After the cap
49

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 technology sector as a small-sized digital agency focused on delivering end-to-end digital solutions. Its market positioning as a boutique agency with a London base and a portfolio including high-profile clients like Audi and Jaguar suggests a competitive advantage in quality and specialization. The business model revolves around project-based services with a focus on branding, web development, and digital marketing. The presence of a hosting partner relationship indicates a stable operational infrastructure. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website with updated content and active social media presence. No direct contact emails or phone numbers are publicly listed, which may be a strategic choice to manage inbound inquiries via forms or other channels.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with SSL/TLS properly configured, uses Google Analytics with IP anonymization, and implements a cookie consent banner aligned with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. Overall, the security maturity is moderate to good, suitable for a small digital agency but with room for enhancement to meet higher compliance standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance site security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with WCAG standards and improve user experience.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
TUSKS Media LTD
Description
TUSKS Media is a creative digital agency based in London. They specialize in Web Design & Web Development, Branding, Digital Marketing strategy & Digital Transformation. They offer 360° digital solutions including branding, product design, custom web and e-commerce platforms, and tailored integrations to strengthen brand presence and support long-term growth.
Key services
Web Design & Development, Branding & Product Design, Digital Marketing, Digital Transformation, E-commerce Platforms, Tailored Integrations
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Elementor 3.32.3, Yoast SEO 26.0, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, jQuery, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Elementor (WordPress page builder)
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google Analytics IP anonymization enabled
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data found in HTML

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, Elementor
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear business focus.
  3. Strong branding and client portfolio displayed.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage.
  6. WHOIS data is unavailable, indicating privacy protection.
  7. Use of modern WordPress technologies and SEO plugins.
  8. No security.txt or explicit security policy found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using Elementor for page building and Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. It integrates Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking. Hosting is provided by WebVortex, a reputable hosting partner. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in lazy loading and caching. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. The technical stack is well-maintained with up-to-date plugins and scripts, indicating a low technical debt and good digital maturity.
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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