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Security report for wellmade.studio

WELLMADE · Media · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

WELLMADE is a London-based digital design and development studio specializing primarily in the music and arts industries. Their website showcases a strong portfolio of clients including notable music labels and creative agencies, positioning them as a niche player in the creative digital services market. The business model focuses on bespoke digital solutions for creative clients, leveraging collaborations and a curated client base to maintain market relevance. Technically, the website employs standard web technologies such as jQuery and Google Analytics, with a modern responsive design that supports good user experience across devices. However, there is room for improvement in accessibility and performance optimization. Security posture is moderate; while no critical vulnerabilities are evident, the absence of security headers and privacy policies indicates gaps in best practices and compliance. The WHOIS data is limited due to privacy protection and unsupported TLD, but no suspicious indicators were found. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy but would benefit from enhanced privacy compliance and security hardening.

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

8 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 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';…

  2. 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

    • 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

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
35
Average
52

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

WELLMADE operates as a small, specialized digital agency serving the music and arts sectors, which is reflected in their curated portfolio of high-profile clients. Their competitive advantage lies in their niche focus and collaborative approach with other creative entities. The business model is service-based, generating revenue through project engagements. The target customer segment includes music labels, artists, and arts organizations primarily in the UK. Growth indicators include a diverse portfolio and ongoing collaborations. The partnership ecosystem is visible through linked client domains, suggesting a strong network within the creative industry. Strategic observations highlight the importance of expanding compliance and security measures to support business credibility and client trust.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. The website uses HTTPS (assumed from modern standards though not explicitly confirmed), and no sensitive data is exposed in the HTML. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. There is no visible vulnerability disclosure or incident response information, which limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. Compliance gaps exist due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which may impact GDPR adherence. The use of Google Analytics without a consent mechanism further complicates privacy compliance. Overall, the security culture appears basic and would benefit from formalized policies and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear user consent mechanisms to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance web security.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and publish security.txt to improve incident response readiness and transparency.
  4. Conduct an accessibility audit and improve features to meet WCAG standards for better inclusivity.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WELLMADE
Description
We're a digital design + development studio based in London - focusing mainly on the music and arts industries but we have been known to stray.
Key services
digital design, web development
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.3.1, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional digital design and development studio focused on music and arts industries.
  2. WHOIS data is limited and privacy protected, common for small creative agencies.
  3. No privacy or cookie policies found, indicating compliance gaps.
  4. No security.txt or incident response contacts found.
  5. Website uses Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking with no visible consent mechanism.
  6. No phone numbers or physical addresses found; only email contact provided.
  7. Website is well designed, mobile optimized, and content rich with extensive portfolio links.
  8. No security headers detected in HTML content; SSL status unknown from provided data.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a traditional tech stack with jQuery and Google Analytics, indicating a stable but somewhat dated approach. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement through modern frameworks or optimization techniques. No CMS or hosting provider details are evident, suggesting a custom or static site deployment. Technical debt appears low but modernization opportunities exist, especially in adopting newer JavaScript frameworks and improving accessibility. The absence of security headers and privacy mechanisms represents technical risks that could impact business operations and client trust.
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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