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ATA · Manufacturing · Ireland

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

51/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ATA is a well-established global precision engineering company specializing in the manufacturing, supply, and distribution of cutting tools and industrial tooling solutions. With nearly 60 years of experience and 11 global facilities, ATA holds a strong market position in the manufacturing sector, serving diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, power generation, and metal fabrication. The company emphasizes quality, innovation, and customer-centric values, supported by a consistent and professional online presence. Technically, the website is built on the Wix platform utilizing modern technologies including React 18, Wix Pro Gallery, and integrations with HubSpot and Microsoft Clarity for marketing and analytics. The site demonstrates good performance, accessibility, and SEO practices, although mobile optimization is basic and could be enhanced. From a security perspective, the site employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements security best practices such as hardened fetch/XHR and secure cookie handling. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies, including consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. Overall, ATA's digital infrastructure reflects a mature and secure environment suitable for its business scale and global operations. Strategic recommendations include enhancing mobile optimization, publishing explicit security and incident response policies, and continuous monitoring of third-party integrations to maintain security and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
23/ 100 · Critical
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. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  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 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';…

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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
0
Security headers
35
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
23
Average
51

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

ATA operates as a large manufacturing entity with a global footprint, targeting industrial companies requiring precision cutting and finishing tools. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive product range, long-standing industry experience, and multiple international subsidiaries. The business model focuses on manufacturing and distributing high-quality tooling solutions, supported by a strong brand and consistent messaging. The presence of multiple subsidiaries and partner brands indicates a diversified portfolio and strategic market coverage. The company leverages digital marketing tools such as HubSpot and maintains active social media channels to engage with its audience. Growth indicators include a broad product catalog, global facilities, and a commitment to innovation and quality.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with mandatory HTTPS enforcement and excellent SSL configuration. Security headers are likely managed by the Wix platform, providing protection against common web vulnerabilities. The site uses advanced scripts to harden network requests and prevent unauthorized cookie manipulation. No exposed credentials or vulnerable libraries were found. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response page is a gap in transparency and preparedness. The use of third-party marketing and analytics tools is balanced with privacy compliance measures. Overall, the security maturity is high for a commercial website, with room for improvement in explicit security documentation and incident handling disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  2. Improve mobile optimization to enhance user experience and security on mobile devices.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and integrations to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Implement explicit security headers if not already configured by the hosting platform.
  5. Enhance data protection officer contact information and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
ATA
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ATA
Description
ATA are a global precision engineering company manufacturing, supplying and distributing cutting tools to leading industrial companies from our 11 facilities around the world. With a legacy based on commitment to quality, we have been serving our customers from our headquarters in Cavan, Ireland for almost 60 years.
Key services
Manufacturing of cutting tools, Supplying and distributing precision engineering products, Providing tooling solutions globally
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Wix.com Website Builder, JavaScript, React 18, Wix Pro Gallery, HubSpot integration, Microsoft Clarity, Wix Chat, Wix Blog, Wix Site Search, Wix FAQ
Frameworks
React, Wix Thunderbolt
Platforms
Wix
Performance
fast
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure handling of cookies with access tokens
  • Use of security override scripts to harden fetch and XHR
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Wix Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Wix Pro Gallery, Wix Chat
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is built on Wix platform with modern technologies
  2. Comprehensive business information and global presence
  3. Good privacy and cookie policy implementation
  4. No critical security issues detected
  5. Multiple contact methods and social media presence
  6. Use of HubSpot for marketing and chat support
  7. Consistent branding and professional design
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Wix platform, leveraging React 18 and various Wix-specific components and apps such as Wix Pro Gallery, Wix Chat, and Wix Blog. It integrates marketing and analytics tools like HubSpot and Microsoft Clarity. The site uses modern JavaScript bundling and lazy loading techniques to optimize performance. Accessibility features and SEO meta tags are well implemented, contributing to good search engine visibility. The hosting and content delivery are managed by Wix, ensuring reliable uptime and fast content delivery. Technical risks are minimal, primarily related to reliance on third-party services and basic mobile optimization. The site is well-maintained with up-to-date technologies and good performance metrics.
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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