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Security report for alchemy3dc.co.uk

Alchemy 3dc · Media · United Kingdom

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Alchemy 3dc is a specialized model and prop making company based just outside London, with over 25 years of experience serving diverse industries including film, TV, advertising, exhibitions, and industrial sectors. Their portfolio includes notable projects for major film franchises and broadcasters, positioning them as a trusted provider in the media production space. The website is built on WordPress using modern plugins and frameworks, providing a professional and user-friendly experience with good SEO and mobile optimization. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though improvements in security headers and explicit policies are recommended. The WHOIS data query failed due to an invalid domain format, but the website content and branding strongly indicate a legitimate and established business. Overall, the site demonstrates a solid digital presence with room for enhanced security and compliance documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

7 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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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
55
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
80
Average
44

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

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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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The company operates as a service provider in the media sector, targeting businesses requiring custom 3D models and props. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive experience and diverse service offerings, including traditional and modern fabrication techniques. The business model is project-based service delivery with a focus on bespoke solutions. The partnership with Gozebra for website development suggests a professional approach to digital presence. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website with recent content updates and integration of analytics for performance monitoring. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the site suggests a preference for controlled communication via contact forms.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and a cookie consent mechanism, reflecting compliance with basic privacy regulations. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options indicates potential areas for hardening. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of explicit security policies or incident response contacts reduces transparency in security governance. The use of third-party analytics is disclosed with user consent, aligning with GDPR requirements. Overall, the security maturity is moderate with recommendations to enhance header configurations and publish security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Publish explicit security and incident response policies on the website to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve security posture.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet compliance standards and improve user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Alchemy 3dc
Description
Alchemy 3DC Modelmakers and prop makers have been creating 3d models and props for over 25 years from our studio just outside London. They offer a full model/prop making service for various industries including film, TV, advertising, exhibitions, industrial models, prototypes, and bespoke furniture models.
Key services
3D model making, Prop making, Fibreglass moulding, 3D printing, Silicon moulding, Resin casting, Sculpting, Metal fabrication, Pattern making, Spray finishing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WPBakery Page Builder, Yoast SEO, Google Analytics, jQuery, UIkit
Frameworks
WPBakery, Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found

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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear business focus.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are implemented with consent mechanisms.
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in HTML; contact form is primary contact method.
  5. No security.txt or explicit security/incident response policies found.
  6. WHOIS data query was performed on invalid domain format causing failure.
  7. Website uses standard WordPress technologies and common plugins.
  8. Google Analytics is used for visitor tracking with user consent.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with WPBakery Page Builder and Yoast SEO, indicating a mature CMS environment optimized for content management and search engine visibility. The use of UIkit and jQuery libraries supports interactive UI components such as sliders and modals. Performance is moderate with optimized images and asynchronous script loading. Mobile optimization is good, ensuring usability across devices. The site lacks advanced hosting provider information and could benefit from performance monitoring tools. Technical debt appears low, but security enhancements and accessibility improvements are recommended to future-proof the platform.
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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