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Security report for allenmellon.com

Allen & Mellon · Other · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Allen & Mellon is a small ecological consultancy firm specializing in environmental and ecological services across the UK and Ireland. With over three decades of experience, they provide a comprehensive range of services including field surveys, impact assessments, management plans, biodiversity audits, training, and advice. Their client base includes government agencies, conservation organizations, and private sector entities, positioning them as a trusted provider in their niche market. The website is professionally designed on the Squarespace platform, offering clear navigation and relevant content tailored to their target audience. Technically, the website leverages Squarespace's hosting and content management capabilities, incorporating Typekit fonts and standard web technologies such as JavaScript and CSS. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though there is room for improvement in accessibility and SEO optimization. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS but lacks additional security headers and policies, which could enhance its security posture. No forms or analytics scripts were detected, indicating minimal data collection and tracking. The WHOIS data for the domain is missing or unavailable, which raises some concerns about domain registration legitimacy. However, the active and professional website presence suggests a legitimate business. The absence of privacy, cookie, and terms of service policies indicates potential compliance gaps, especially regarding GDPR. Overall, the site presents a trustworthy and professional image but would benefit from enhanced security and compliance measures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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. 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. 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 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
54
Security headers
35
Email security
55
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
59

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

Allen & Mellon operates in the ecological consultancy sector, serving clients primarily in the UK and Ireland. Their competitive advantage lies in extensive experience and a broad service offering tailored to environmental and ecological needs. The business model is service-based, focusing on consultancy and advisory roles. Revenue streams likely derive from contracts with government bodies, conservation groups, and private clients. The company maintains an active Instagram presence, enhancing brand visibility. Growth indicators include a diverse client list and ongoing project updates. The partnership ecosystem includes notable organizations such as NIEA, RSPB NI, and The National Trust. Strategic observations suggest a stable niche market position with opportunities to expand digital presence and compliance frameworks.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security maturity level with HTTPS enabled, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the absence of critical security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options limits protection against common web vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The lack of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps, particularly with GDPR requirements. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not present, suggesting limited preparedness for security incidents. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small consultancy website but requires enhancements to meet best practices and regulatory standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to ensure GDPR compliance and inform users about data handling.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen web security.
  3. Publish terms of service and incident response procedures to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  4. Improve website accessibility features to broaden user inclusivity and meet accessibility standards.
  5. Investigate and resolve WHOIS data inconsistencies to improve domain registration transparency and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Allen & Mellon
Description
Allen & Mellon Environmental Ecological Consultants committed to providing high quality ecological services in the UK and Ireland.
Key services
Field surveys, Impact assessments, Management plans, Biodiversity audits, Training, Advice
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace, Typekit Fonts, JavaScript, CSS
Platforms
Squarespace
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
Squarespace marketing automations
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed using Squarespace platform
  2. Content is focused on ecological consultancy services in UK and Ireland
  3. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found
  4. Contact information is clearly provided in footer
  5. Social media presence on Instagram is active
  6. No security headers detected beyond HTTPS
  7. WHOIS data is missing or domain not found in registry
  8. No forms detected on the homepage or main content
  9. No analytics or tracking scripts explicitly detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Squarespace platform, utilizing modern web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, and Typekit fonts for typography. The site is mobile-optimized with a responsive design and moderate performance. SEO optimization is basic, with proper meta tags and Open Graph data present but lacking advanced SEO features. Accessibility is basic, with potential improvements in ARIA roles and keyboard navigation. No advanced frameworks or custom backend technologies were detected. Hosting is managed by Squarespace, providing reliable uptime and security features inherent to the platform. The technical infrastructure supports the business needs but could benefit from enhancements in security and compliance tooling.
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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