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Security report for alser.co.uk

Alser UK Ltd. · Retail · United Kingdom

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Alser UK Ltd. is a specialist joinery manufacturer and shopfitting service provider focused on the UK and European retail sectors. Their core offerings include bespoke joinery, display shelving, gondola shelving, storage racking, pallet racking, and cantilever shelving solutions. The company positions itself as a trusted partner for retailers requiring high-quality shop shelving and storage installations. The website reflects a professional business with clear service descriptions and a consistent brand presence supported by social media channels on Facebook and LinkedIn. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using popular plugins such as Slider Revolution, WPBakery Page Builder, and Contact Form 7. It employs Google Analytics for visitor tracking and demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices. However, there is room for improvement in accessibility and security headers implementation. The site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration, ensuring secure communications. From a security perspective, the site lacks visible security headers and formal privacy or cookie policies, which are critical for GDPR compliance and user trust. The absence of a security.txt file or incident response contacts limits transparency in vulnerability handling. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable due to a Nominet UK registration error, raising concerns about domain legitimacy despite the professional website content. Overall, the website is functional and credible from a business and technical standpoint but requires enhancements in privacy compliance and security best practices. The domain registration anomaly should be investigated to ensure full legitimacy and trustworthiness.

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

9 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.

    • 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. 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

    • 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

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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
25
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
43

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

Alser UK Ltd. operates in the retail and manufacturing sectors, specializing in joinery and shopfitting solutions. Their market positioning as a niche provider for UK and European retailers gives them a competitive advantage in bespoke shelving and storage installations. The business model revolves around manufacturing and installation services, targeting retail clients who require customized shop shelving and storage solutions. The presence of testimonials and BMF membership indicates efforts to build trust and credibility. The company appears to be small-sized with a focused geographic market. Their partnership with a design agency (montpellier-creative.com) suggests investment in professional branding and digital presence. Growth indicators include active social media engagement and a regularly updated website. However, the lack of detailed company registration data and privacy policies may impact trust with more security-conscious clients.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data in the HTML. Use of reputable WordPress plugins and secure contact forms is positive. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options is a notable gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. The lack of published privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps with GDPR and other data protection regulations. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are visible, limiting transparency and preparedness for security incidents. The WHOIS domain registration error is a significant concern that could affect domain trustworthiness. Overall, while no critical vulnerabilities are evident, the site would benefit from enhanced security controls and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with user consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a security.txt file and provide clear incident response contact information to enhance transparency and vulnerability management.
  4. Investigate and resolve the domain registration issue with Nominet UK to confirm domain legitimacy and avoid trust concerns.
  5. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate risks from vulnerable components.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Alser UK Ltd.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Alser UK Ltd.
Description
Specialists in the installation of Joinery, display shelving, Gondola shelving, storage racking, cantilever and shop shelving for UK and European retailers.
Key services
Joinery manufacturing, Shopfitting installation, Display shelving, Gondola shelving, Storage racking, Cantilever shelving
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Google Analytics, Slider Revolution, WPBakery Page Builder, Contact Form 7, MonsterInsights
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure contact forms via Contact Form 7

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to joinery and shopfitting industry.
  3. No privacy or cookie policies found, indicating compliance gaps.
  4. WHOIS data is missing or invalid, which is a significant concern for domain legitimacy.
  5. Use of modern WordPress plugins and Google Analytics for tracking.
  6. Contact information is present but no direct company emails found in HTML.
  7. Social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn supports business credibility.
  8. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for security improvements.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using well-known plugins such as Slider Revolution, WPBakery Page Builder, Contact Form 7, and MonsterInsights for analytics. It uses jQuery and Google Fonts for frontend functionality and styling. The site is served over HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communication. Performance is moderate with some heavy slider assets but generally responsive design and mobile optimization are good. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Accessibility features are basic and could be improved. No advanced frameworks or hosting provider details are evident from the HTML. The technical stack is typical for small to medium business websites, balancing ease of use with functionality.
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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