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Security report for armanley.co.uk

A R Manley and Son Ltd · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

A R Manley and Son Ltd is a small, family-run bespoke joinery manufacturer and installer based in Shrewsbury, UK, with a rich history dating back to 1945. The company offers a wide range of custom joinery services including windows, doors, cabinetwork, gates, conservatories, staircases, commercial joinery, and restoration. Their market position is that of a trusted, longstanding local business blending traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Technically, the website is built on the Squarespace platform, featuring a professional design, good mobile optimization, and moderate performance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and use of Google reCAPTCHA, but lacks advanced security headers and visible privacy compliance mechanisms. The WHOIS data for the exact domain queried is unavailable, which raises some concerns but may be due to querying a subdomain. Overall, the website is safe, professional, and trustworthy, though improvements in privacy compliance and security best practices are recommended.

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

6 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 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

    • 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
54
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
62

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

The company operates in the manufacturing sector, focusing on bespoke joinery products for both commercial and residential clients. Its business model centers on custom craftsmanship with a strong emphasis on quality and customer service. The firm is in its fourth generation of family management, indicating stability and continuity. The website's content and social media presence support a local and niche market focus. There is no evidence of extensive digital marketing or analytics beyond basic tracking. The absence of privacy and cookie policies suggests a need for enhanced compliance as the business grows. No partnerships or subsidiaries were identified from the website content.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and employs Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms, which are positive security measures. However, it lacks important HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options, which could improve protection against common web attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The absence of a security policy or incident response information indicates limited transparency in security governance. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which could expose the business to regulatory risks. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be significantly improved with additional controls and documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and display a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent banner to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Add essential HTTP security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance web security.
  3. Publish terms of service and a security policy page to increase transparency and trust.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct an accessibility audit to improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
A R Manley and Son Ltd
Description
A family-run business dedicated to crafting high-quality, custom commercial and residential joinery since 1945.
Key services
Windows, Doors, Cabinetwork, Gates, Conservatories, Staircases, Commercial joinery, Restoration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace CMS, JavaScript, Typekit fonts, Google reCAPTCHA
Platforms
Squarespace
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is built on Squarespace platform with professional design.
  2. Content is focused on bespoke joinery manufacturing and installation.
  3. No privacy or cookie policies found, indicating compliance gaps.
  4. Contact information is clearly provided including phone and email.
  5. No visible security headers beyond HTTPS and reCAPTCHA.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable for queried domain, possibly due to subdomain query.
  7. No advertising or tracking beyond reCAPTCHA detected.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is hosted on Squarespace, leveraging its CDN and built-in platform features. It uses Typekit fonts and Google reCAPTCHA for form security. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, typical for a Squarespace site with rich media content. There is no evidence of custom backend technologies or advanced frameworks beyond standard JavaScript and CSS. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical debt appears low, but the lack of security headers and privacy mechanisms indicates areas for modernization and compliance improvement.
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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