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Security report for abcell.co.uk

Abcell · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Abcell is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in home improvement products such as insulated conservatory roofs, aluminium bi-fold doors, and energy-efficient glass units. Established since 1990, the company operates a modern production facility and serves trade customers primarily within the UK. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence with comprehensive product information and customer engagement features including online ordering and quote forms. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern JavaScript libraries and integrates Google Analytics for user tracking. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and reCAPTCHA protecting forms, though some security headers could be improved. WHOIS data for the domain 'www.abcell.co.uk' is unavailable due to domain naming rules, but the active website and consistent branding support legitimacy. Overall, the site is well-structured, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a trustworthy digital presence for the business.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • 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

  3. 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

  4. 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"

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  • Security score drift

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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
47
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
48

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention abcell.co.uk, from OffSeq Breach.

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Abcell holds a strong market position as a specialist manufacturer and supplier to trade customers in the UK home improvement sector. Their partnership with Guardian™ roof systems and certifications such as LABC & LABSS enhance their credibility. The business model focuses on manufacturing and direct trade supply, supported by an online ordering platform to streamline sales. The company targets trade professionals seeking high-quality conservatory and door products. Growth indicators include a modern production facility and active marketing through social media and SEO. The partnership ecosystem includes Guardianroof.co.uk and St Gobain for glass products. Strategic observations suggest continued investment in digital tools and certifications to maintain competitive advantage.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide and Google reCAPTCHA implemented on forms to mitigate spam and abuse. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options indicates room for improvement. There is no visible dedicated security policy or incident response contact, which could enhance transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is supported by comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the business type but could be strengthened to align with best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Maintain and monitor privacy compliance with evolving regulations such as GDPR and NIS2.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Abcell
Description
Abcell is a UK-based home improvements manufacturer specializing in the manufacture of The Guardian™ Warm Roof, Ultraframe conservatory roof range, AluK Aluminium Bi-fold Doors, Patio Doors, Windows, Stratus Roof Lanterns, and St Gobain Insulated Glass Units. They operate a state-of-the-art production facility and supply direct to trade customers.
Key services
Guardian™ Warm Roof manufacture and installation, Ultraframe conservatory roofs and garden rooms, Aluminium Bi-fold Doors and Patio Doors, Stratus Lantern Roofs, Insulated Glass Units from St Gobain
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Google Analytics, Video.js, Owl Carousel, Slideout.js, Contact Form 7, Google reCAPTCHA
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, MonsterInsights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
MonsterInsights
Marketing tools
MonsterInsights
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 multimedia
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  3. Uses modern web technologies and analytics
  4. Contact information and legal pages are present and accessible
  5. WHOIS data for www.abcell.co.uk is not available due to domain naming rules error
  6. Strong branding and trust indicators present
  7. No adult or questionable content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Video.js, Owl Carousel, and Slideout.js for interactive and multimedia content. Google Analytics and MonsterInsights are used for analytics and user tracking. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO optimization including meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed by optimizing assets and caching. Accessibility is basic and could be enhanced. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional website suitable for the business's needs.
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.

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