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Security report for ajmarshall.com

AJ Marshall · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

High risk. 4 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

AJ Marshall is a well-established UK-based steel stockholder specializing in high-performance steel plates including abrasion resistant, high strength, Corten weathering, and manganese steel. With over 40 years of industry experience and a large warehouse stock, the company serves manufacturing, construction, and engineering sectors nationwide. Their business model focuses on providing quality steel products with flexible ordering options and nationwide delivery, positioning them as a leading independent steel supplier in the UK. The website reflects a professional digital presence built on WordPress with modern technologies and integrated analytics and consent management tools. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and anti-spam measures, though some advanced security headers and DNSSEC are missing. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear cookie and privacy policies. Overall, the site is trustworthy, user-friendly, and aligned with business goals.

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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

4 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 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
59
Security headers
75
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
95
Average
60
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

AJ Marshall holds a strong market position as a medium-sized manufacturer and supplier of specialized steel products. Their competitive advantage lies in extensive stock availability, product variety, and decades of expertise. The company targets industrial clients requiring high-quality steel plates and profiles. Revenue streams likely include direct steel sales, custom cutting services, and value-added products like corrugated Corten steel. The partnership with Kariba for digital services indicates a professional approach to marketing and web presence. Growth indicators include product diversification and strong online engagement. No subsidiaries or parent companies were identified, suggesting independent operation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and anti-spam and bot detection plugins are active. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and there is no visible security.txt or incident response information, which limits transparency for vulnerability reporting. Security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not explicitly detected, representing an area for improvement. The site collects user data via contact forms secured by anti-spam measures. GDPR compliance is evident through cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policies. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business scale but could benefit from enhancements to DNS security and header policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance domain name system security and prevent DNS spoofing.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve incident response readiness.
  3. Implement or verify advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of WordPress plugins and themes to identify and patch vulnerabilities.
  5. Improve accessibility compliance to ensure inclusivity and meet legal standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
AJ Marshall (Special Steels) Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AJ Marshall
Description
The UK's premier steel stockholders specialising in high-performance plate. With 40+ years' expertise and nationwide delivery, we're trusted by industry leaders for exceptional quality and service.
Key services
Steel plate supply, Wear plate/abrasion resistant steel, High strength steel, Corten weathering steel, Manganese steel, Corrugated Corten steel
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Bootstrap, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, CleanTalk Anti-Spam, Contact Form 7, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Anti-spam plugin (CleanTalk)
  • Bot detection scripts
  • Consent management for cookies

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Lead Forensics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Lead Forensics
Marketing tools
CleanTalk Anti-Spam, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Clear and multiple contact methods including phone, email, and forms.
  3. Strong focus on GDPR compliance with cookie consent and privacy policy.
  4. Use of reputable third-party services for analytics and anti-spam.
  5. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
  6. No visible advanced security headers; DNSSEC not enabled.
  7. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using Bootstrap framework and jQuery library, ensuring responsive design and compatibility across devices. It integrates Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking, along with CleanTalk for anti-spam protection and Complianz for GDPR cookie consent management. Hosting is managed via 123-Reg Limited with DNS servers from domaincontrol.com (GoDaddy). Performance is moderate with good SEO optimization and mobile responsiveness. Some technical debt is noted in missing DNSSEC and incomplete security headers. The site uses multiple modal contact forms collecting user name, email, phone, and message data, secured with anti-spam tokens. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could be modernized with enhanced security configurations and accessibility improvements.
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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