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Security report for vokostudio.com

VOKO Studio · Technology · Ireland

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

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

VOKO Studio is a small freelance digital agency based in Dublin, Ireland, specializing in affordable web design, mobile app development, and graphic design services. Founded in 2017, the company positions itself as a reliable and cost-effective alternative to larger agencies, offering fixed-price packages starting at €379. Their portfolio and presence on Google Play with multiple apps and thousands of downloads demonstrate active business operations and client engagement. Technically, the website is built with modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, PHP7, and jQuery, hosted on HostGator servers. The site is mobile optimized and includes integration with Google Maps and Google Fonts, providing a good user experience and SEO foundation. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, and does not provide privacy or cookie policies, which are compliance gaps. The contact form uses a third-party service (Formspree) for email submissions, and no incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy but could improve its security posture and privacy compliance to better align with industry best practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

10 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. 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

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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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
45

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

VOKO Studio operates in the technology sector as a small-sized freelance agency targeting small to medium businesses and individuals seeking affordable digital design services in Ireland. Their business model focuses on customized, fixed-price packages for web, app, and graphic design. The company leverages social media channels and Google Play presence to enhance market reach. The lack of extensive certifications or formal security policies suggests a lean operation typical of small startups. The company’s competitive advantage lies in affordability and speed of delivery. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified. The partnership ecosystem is limited to social media and app store platforms. Growth indicators include multiple published apps with significant downloads and an active portfolio. Strategic observations suggest opportunities for expanding compliance and security measures to build greater trust and market credibility.

Security posture

The security maturity level of VOKO Studio’s website is moderate. HTTPS is enabled, which is mandatory, but DNSSEC is not enabled, and no security headers were detected in the provided data. The absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps with GDPR and other data protection regulations. The contact form uses a third-party service (Formspree), which may introduce external dependencies and potential privacy considerations. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are published, limiting transparency and readiness for security incidents. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected, but the lack of security best practices such as CSP or HSTS headers is a concern. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small freelance agency but requires improvements to meet higher standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to comply with GDPR and inform users.
  3. Implement standard security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Provide clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure information, including a security.txt file or dedicated page.
  5. Review and secure the contact form to prevent injection attacks and ensure data privacy.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
VOKO Studio
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
VOKO Studio
Description
VOKO Studio is a freelance start-up design agency based in Dublin, Ireland, providing affordable, high-quality web design, mobile app development, and graphic design services. They offer custom-built websites, mobile apps, and branding solutions with all-in-one packages starting at €379 for web and app design, and graphic design from €99.
Key services
Custom Website Design, Mobile App Development, Branding & Graphic Design
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, PHP7, jQuery, Google Fonts, Google Maps API
Platforms
Web, Android (via Google Play apps)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS assumed (site URL is https://)
  • Contact form uses Formspree for email submission

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
ArtiBot AI chat widget
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. No privacy or cookie policy found, which is a compliance gap.
  2. Contact form uses Formspree, a third-party service for email handling.
  3. Social media presence on Facebook and Twitter is linked.
  4. Mobile apps published on Google Play with significant downloads indicate active business.
  5. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  6. No phone number or physical address beyond 'Dublin, Ireland' found.
  7. No explicit security headers or advanced security measures detected.
  8. Website uses modern web technologies and is mobile optimized.
  9. No CMS detected; likely a custom-built site.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a modern technology stack including HTML5, CSS3, PHP7, and jQuery, with Google Fonts and Google Maps API integration. Hosting is provided by HostGator, as indicated by the nameservers. The site is mobile optimized and uses responsive design techniques. Performance is moderate, with no explicit indicators of slow loading or errors. No CMS is detected, suggesting a custom-built site which may reduce attack surface but requires manual maintenance. The use of third-party services like Formspree and ArtiBot AI chat widget introduces external dependencies. There is no evidence of technical debt or deprecated technologies. Opportunities exist to improve security configurations and add compliance documentation to reduce technical risks.
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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