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Security report for antiqueclock.co.uk

It’s About Time · Retail · United Kingdom

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

38/100

Risk levelHigh

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

It’s About Time is a small, established retail business specializing in antique clocks, watches, barometers, and some Victorian and Georgian furniture. Operating from Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, UK, the company offers buying, selling, and repair services with over four decades of experience. The business is a member of reputable horology guilds, enhancing its credibility within the antique clock market. The website serves as an informational and sales platform, featuring product listings and contact details, targeting collectors and antique enthusiasts primarily in the UK region. Technically, the website is built with basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including Google Analytics for visitor tracking and Google Ads conversion tracking. The site lacks modern CMS or frameworks and shows basic mobile optimization and accessibility. SEO is basic but present with meta keywords and descriptions. No advanced security headers or policies are implemented, and no privacy or cookie policies are found, indicating limited compliance with modern privacy regulations. Security posture is moderate with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data, but the absence of security headers and privacy policies reduces the overall security maturity. WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable due to an invalid query including the 'www' prefix, which reduces trustworthiness from a domain registration perspective. However, the website content and contact information suggest a legitimate small business. Overall, the website is functional and provides essential business information but requires improvements in security, privacy compliance, and technical modernization to enhance trust and user experience.

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

10 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
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
38

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

The business operates in the retail sector focused on antique clocks and watches, with a niche market of collectors and enthusiasts. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing presence (over 40 years), guild memberships, and specialized repair services. Revenue streams likely include sales of antique items and repair services. The company targets local and online customers interested in horology and antiques. The partnership ecosystem includes guilds and related horology organizations. The website indicates a traditional business model with limited digital transformation, suggesting opportunities for growth through enhanced e-commerce capabilities and digital marketing. Strategically, the company benefits from trust signals such as guarantees and guild memberships but lacks modern digital trust elements like privacy policies and security disclosures. The social media presence across multiple platforms supports brand visibility and customer engagement.

Security posture

The current security maturity is basic. The website uses HTTPS (assumed but not explicitly confirmed), includes Google Analytics and Google Ads tracking scripts, but lacks critical security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS. No forms collect sensitive data except mailto links, reducing attack surface. There is no evidence of vulnerability disclosure policies or incident response contacts. Privacy compliance is weak with no visible privacy or cookie policies, which may expose the business to regulatory risks under GDPR. The absence of DNSSEC and WHOIS data reduces domain trustworthiness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small retail site but requires enhancements to meet modern standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS to enhance site security.
  3. Verify and ensure HTTPS is properly configured with strong SSL/TLS settings.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and provide security contact information to improve incident response readiness.
  5. Modernize the website for better mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO to improve user experience and reach.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
It’s About Time
Description
Antique clock specialists offering a wide range of clocks, fully restored and fully guaranteed. Buying, selling and repairing antique clocks and watches for over four decades. Members of The British Watch and Clockmakers Guild and B.H.I. Offering clocks, watches, barometers, and some Victorian & Georgian furniture.
Key services
Buying antique clocks and watches, Selling antique clocks, watches, barometers, and furniture, Repairing and restoring antique clocks and watches
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Google Analytics (ga.js)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
50/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS assumed but not confirmed from data
  • No visible forms collecting sensitive data except mailto links

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Marketing tools
Google Ads Conversion Tracking
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a small retail business specializing in antique clocks and watches with repair services.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable due to invalid domain query; domain likely 'antiqueclock.co.uk' without www should be checked.
  3. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  4. Contact information including phone, email, and physical address is clearly provided.
  5. Site uses Google Analytics and Google Ads conversion tracking.
  6. No visible security headers or advanced security measures detected.
  7. Site design is basic and not fully modern or mobile optimized.
  8. No forms collecting personal data except mailto links.
  9. No adult or questionable content detected.
  10. Social media presence includes Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with Google Analytics and Google Ads scripts for tracking. There is no evidence of a CMS or modern web frameworks. Performance is moderate with basic mobile responsiveness and accessibility features. SEO is basic with meta keywords and descriptions but lacks structured data or Open Graph tags. The site is hosted on an unknown provider with no visible CDN or advanced hosting technologies. Technical debt is present due to outdated design and lack of modern security practices. Opportunities exist to upgrade the tech stack, improve performance, and implement modern web standards to reduce risks and enhance business operations.
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.

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