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Security report for 2d-engineering.com

2D Engineering Ltd · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

High risk. 5 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

2D Engineering Ltd is a small, independent UK-based manufacturing company specializing in precision CNC machining services including turning, grinding, and milling. Founded in 1992 and located near Ashford, Kent, the company serves a diverse range of engineering sectors such as aerospace, defense, scientific, electronics, automotive, petrochemical, and industrial tooling. Their business model focuses on medium to low volume manufacturing with a strong emphasis on customer collaboration and problem-solving. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear contact information and trust indicators such as UKAS certification and company registration details. Technically, the website employs a legacy jQuery version alongside modern tools like Google Analytics and CookieConsent for GDPR compliance. The site is mobile optimized with good SEO practices and a moderate performance profile. However, the absence of security headers and use of outdated libraries present moderate technical risks. The site uses HTTPS, ensuring secure communications. From a security perspective, the website demonstrates basic best practices including cookie consent and encrypted connections but lacks advanced security headers and incident response disclosures. The missing WHOIS registration data is a significant concern, potentially indicating domain registration issues that could affect trustworthiness. No forms or social media links are present, limiting attack surface but also reducing engagement channels. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy from a business perspective but requires improvements in security posture and domain registration transparency. Strategic recommendations include implementing security headers, updating JavaScript libraries, publishing security policies, and verifying domain registration status to enhance credibility and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

5 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. 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. 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';…

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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
52
Security headers
35
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
95
Average
54
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

2D Engineering operates in a specialized manufacturing niche with a focus on precision CNC machining. Their competitive advantage lies in technical expertise, customer collaboration, and continuous reinvestment in technology. The company targets engineering firms across multiple sectors requiring medium to low volume production runs. Revenue streams likely derive from bespoke machining contracts and tooling services. The partnership with Go Vicinity Creative for website design indicates a professional approach to digital presence. Growth indicators include steady expansion and technology upgrades. The absence of social media presence suggests a traditional B2B marketing approach. The company maintains a loyal customer base and emphasizes quality and problem-solving as core values.

Security posture

The website's security maturity is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent mechanisms are in place, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. The use of an outdated jQuery version (2.2.4) may expose the site to known vulnerabilities. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published, limiting transparency and preparedness. The missing WHOIS data raises concerns about domain legitimacy and ownership verification. Overall, while basic security hygiene is observed, enhancements are needed to meet higher security standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Update all JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to the latest secure versions to reduce exposure to known exploits.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Verify and update domain WHOIS registration information to ensure legitimacy and build trust with visitors and partners.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
2D Engineering Ltd
Registration number
2678155
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
2D Engineering Ltd
Description
2D Engineering is an independent privately owned company formed in 1992 specializing in high quality CNC machining using manufacturing methods and equipment to service all areas of engineering. They focus on medium to low volume requirements and continuously reinvest in the latest manufacturing technologies. The company is located near Ashford, Kent, UK.
Key services
Precision CNC turning, Grinding, Milling, Inspection services, Industrial tooling
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 2.2.4, Modernizr, FontAwesome, Google Analytics, CookieConsent v3.0.3, FlexSlider
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. No WAF or security blocking detected.
  3. WHOIS data is missing or domain not registered, which is unusual for an active business website.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  5. Multiple direct contact phone numbers and email addresses are provided.
  6. No social media links detected.
  7. No forms detected on the homepage or main content.
  8. Use of legacy jQuery version (2.2.4) which may have security implications.
  9. No visible security headers in HTML source.
  10. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for tracking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of legacy and modern web technologies including jQuery 2.2.4, Modernizr, FontAwesome, and FlexSlider for UI components. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are integrated for analytics and marketing. The site is responsive with multiple CSS stylesheets targeting different screen sizes, indicating good mobile optimization. Performance is moderate with some room for improvement. No CMS is detected, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The absence of security headers and use of outdated libraries represent technical debt and potential security risks. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but requires modernization and security hardening.
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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