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Security report for atlanticdiesel.com

Atlantic Diesel Services Ltd. · Transportation · 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

Atlantic Diesel Services Ltd. is a UK-based specialist distributor and service provider focused on commercial marine and industrial diesel engine components, including fuel injection equipment, filtration, and starting & charging systems. They serve a global customer base in sectors such as shipping, rail, power generation, military, and extractive industries. The company offers comprehensive overhaul services from their Southampton workshop. The website content is professional and relevant to their niche market, but lacks modern technical features and security best practices. The technical infrastructure is basic, relying on legacy HTML and JavaScript with Google Analytics for tracking. Mobile optimization and accessibility are minimal, and no CMS or advanced frameworks are detected. Security posture is weak due to absence of HTTPS, security headers, and privacy policies. The WHOIS data is missing or inconsistent, raising concerns about domain legitimacy. Overall, the website provides useful business information but requires significant improvements in security, privacy compliance, and technical modernization.

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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
70
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

The company occupies a niche market specializing in diesel engine components for marine and industrial applications, leveraging extensive experience with UK and European engine brands. Their business model combines product distribution with workshop overhaul services, targeting industrial clients worldwide. The website indicates a small-sized enterprise with consistent branding and clear contact information. The partnership with adsauto.co.uk suggests a collaborative ecosystem. However, the lack of WHOIS registration data and absence of privacy and security policies may impact trust and growth potential. The company could benefit from enhancing digital presence, compliance, and security to strengthen market position and customer confidence.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is low. The website lacks HTTPS, security headers, and published security or incident response policies. No vulnerability disclosure or data protection officer information is available. Google Analytics is used without visible privacy compliance mechanisms. The missing WHOIS data further undermines trust. These gaps expose the business to risks including data interception, privacy violations, and reputational damage. The absence of secure forms and input validation increases vulnerability to attacks. Overall, the security posture requires urgent attention to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate to secure all website traffic.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to comply with GDPR and inform users.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Verify and correct domain WHOIS registration to ensure legitimacy and trust.
  5. Improve mobile responsiveness and accessibility to enhance user experience and compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Atlantic Diesel Services Ltd.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Atlantic Diesel Services Ltd.
Description
Atlantic Diesel Services are a specialist distributor of components for commercial marine and industrial diesel engines. They provide a high quality overhaul service in Hampshire, UK. They focus on fuel injection equipment, filtration, and starting & charging systems. They serve worldwide customers in shipping, rail, power generation, military, and extractive industries.
Key services
Fuel Injection Equipment distribution and servicing, Filtration products, Starting & Charging Systems, Comprehensive overhaul workshop services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Google Analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
poor
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
40/100

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible with full content and no blocking detected.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided with phone, email, and physical address.
  4. No forms detected on the homepage or main content for data collection.
  5. Website uses legacy JavaScript menu system and basic HTML structure.
  6. Google Analytics is used for tracking user behavior.
  7. No HTTPS or SSL information available from provided data; security headers not detected.
  8. WHOIS data missing or domain unregistered, which is inconsistent with active website presence.
  9. No social media links found on the site.
  10. No security or incident response policies published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a legacy menu system and Google Analytics for tracking. No modern CMS or frameworks are detected, indicating potential technical debt. Performance is moderate but mobile optimization is poor. SEO is basic with meta keywords and description but no structured data or Open Graph tags. The absence of HTTPS and security headers is a critical technical risk. The hosting provider and infrastructure details are not discernible from the data. Overall, the technical implementation is functional but outdated and lacking in security and modern web standards.
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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