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Service 01 / A clearer picture

Know what your website is giving away.

A passive review of what anyone can see from outside your website. A useful starting point for fixing the things that matter, without disrupting your business.

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What I check

  • Publicly visible WordPress and plugin versions, compared with published security advisories. Inferences are clearly marked as unconfirmed.
  • Exposed files and information visible through ordinary public requests, such as directory listings, configuration clues and error messages.
  • HTTPS, browser security headers and public settings that help protect visitors.
  • Public email authentication records, including SPF, DKIM where discoverable, and DMARC, to identify gaps in spoofing protection.
  • Privacy notices, enquiry forms, visible trackers and POPIA-related gaps worth discussing and fixing.

A report you can use

You get a concise report with the review date, scope, public evidence, why each observation matters and a prioritised list of next steps. It separates confirmed observations from things your host or developer needs to verify.

  • A plain-English summary for the business owner
  • Evidence and source references for your developer
  • Practical fixes, prioritised by likely impact
  • A clear record of limitations and unconfirmed observations

What I never do

  • No exploitation, attacks, password guessing or vulnerability payloads.
  • No logging into your website, hosting account or email.
  • No attempts to bypass access controls or reach private information.
  • No changes to your systems and no disruption to bookings or enquiries.

A defined scope, agreed first

We agree the websites and public checks before I begin. Pricing depends on the scope. A passive review cannot prove that a website is free of vulnerabilities, and it is not a penetration test, legal opinion or POPIA compliance certificate.

A good place to start

Let's take a look at your website.

No technical brief needed. Just your website address and a conversation.

Tell me about your site