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Security report for advanex.co.uk

Advanex Europe Ltd · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Advanex Europe Ltd is a UK-based precision engineering company specializing in manufacturing metal and plastic components for critical industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors. The company operates globally with dedicated brands like Advanex Medical and KATO® Advanex, indicating a diversified and mature business model focused on innovation and quality. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image targeting B2B customers in manufacturing sectors. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and frameworks, optimized for SEO and mobile use, though performance is moderate. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, reCAPTCHA, and cookie consent mechanisms, but lacks explicit security policies and incident response information. Overall, the domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness.

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

5 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 Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  3. 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

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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
85
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
63

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

Advanex Europe holds a solid market position as a global manufacturer of precision components, leveraging specialized subsidiaries and regional partners to serve diverse geographic markets. Their business model is B2B focused, providing end-to-end manufacturing solutions from design to product launch. The company benefits from industry memberships and implied certifications, enhancing credibility. Their digital presence includes multiple related domains and active social media channels, supporting brand visibility and customer engagement. Growth indicators include recent content updates and active marketing tools. Strategic partnerships and a clear product focus position Advanex well within the manufacturing sector.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, integration of Google reCAPTCHA on forms, and a cookie consent banner indicating privacy awareness. However, the absence of visible security headers and a dedicated security policy page limits transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Incident response contact details are not publicly available, which could hinder timely communication in case of security events. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the website's scope but could be enhanced with formal policies and improved header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update all third-party plugins and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider adding direct company contact emails and phone numbers on the website to improve customer trust and communication.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Advanex Europe Ltd
Description
Advanex Europe provides precision engineered metal and plastic component manufacturing solutions for aerospace, automotive, medical, and other industries globally.
Key services
Precision metal components manufacturing, Plastic component manufacturing, Design and development, Automated manufacturing, Medical industry component solutions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Yoast SEO, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Tag Manager, Contact Form 7, SiteOrigin Panels, Theme My Login, Modal Survey plugin, ShiftNav Responsive Mobile Menu, WP Smush (image optimization)
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Lead Forensics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Lead Forensics
Marketing tools
Google Analytics (gtag.js)
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 no blocking or WAF challenges
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear business focus
  3. Multiple related domains and brands indicate a mature business structure
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented
  6. No direct company emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via form only
  7. Social media presence on major platforms
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using a variety of plugins including Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, and Google reCAPTCHA, indicating a modern and extensible infrastructure. The use of Bootstrap and jQuery supports responsive design and interactive features. Performance is moderate, with some optimization opportunities in loading speed and accessibility. The site employs Google Tag Manager and Lead Forensics for analytics and tracking, reflecting a data-driven marketing approach. Hosting details are limited but domain registration is through a reputable UK registrar. Overall, the technical setup is solid but could benefit from enhanced security headers and performance tuning.
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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