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Security report for belviderelifts.co.uk

Belvidere Lifts Ltd · Transportation · United Kingdom

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

Security score

51/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Belvidere Lifts Ltd is a UK-based small business specializing in commercial and residential lift and escalator services, including installation, maintenance, repairs, and consultancy. Established in 2004, the company serves clients primarily in Shropshire, the Midlands, and Wales, positioning itself as a leading regional provider with a strong emphasis on quality and tailored customer service. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear service offerings and multiple trust indicators such as industry certifications and social media presence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages modern web technologies including jQuery, Bootstrap, and popular carousel plugins. It employs Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking and marketing purposes. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices but lacks some accessibility features and security headers that could enhance its technical maturity. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a strong SSL configuration and secure contact forms protected by reCAPTCHA. However, it lacks visible security headers and does not provide a privacy policy or cookie consent mechanism, which are important for GDPR compliance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, indicating a generally sound security posture but with room for improvement in compliance and security best practices. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional, with a good balance of business credibility and technical implementation. The main risks relate to privacy compliance gaps and missing security headers. Strategic improvements in these areas would enhance the site's security posture and regulatory adherence, supporting continued business growth and customer trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  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"

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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
52
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
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

Belvidere Lifts operates in the transportation sector, focusing on lift and escalator services for commercial and residential markets. Their business model centers on service contracts, installations, repairs, and consultancy, targeting regional clients in the UK. The company demonstrates competitive advantages through its certifications, tailored service approach, and long-standing market presence since 2004. Revenue streams likely derive from maintenance contracts, installation projects, and supplementary testing services. The company maintains a partnership ecosystem evidenced by industry accreditations and local business chambers. Growth indicators include a recent facility move to support expansion. The website supports business operations with clear service descriptions and contact channels, though it lacks some compliance documentation. Overall, Belvidere Lifts shows a stable and credible market position with potential for digital maturity enhancements.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to strong security posture with mandatory HTTPS enabled and secure form handling via reCAPTCHA. The absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security represents a missed opportunity to harden defenses against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified, indicating good maintenance practices. However, the lack of a published privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism poses compliance risks under GDPR and related regulations. Incident response readiness is unclear due to missing security contact information and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for a small business but would benefit from implementing security headers, formal privacy documentation, and incident response transparency to reduce risk and improve customer trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy to ensure GDPR compliance and enhance user trust.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve web security.
  3. Add a dedicated security contact or incident response page and consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users and comply with accessibility standards.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and optimize performance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Belvidere Lifts Ltd
Description
Belvidere Lifts Shrewsbury’s leading Commercial and Residential Lift company, Specialising in the Lift Installation, Repairs and Servicing. They provide lift and escalator services across Shropshire, The Midlands and Wales using up-to-date technology and tailored service approaches.
Key services
Lift Installation, Lift Maintenance, Lift Breakdowns & Repairs, Lift Modernisations & Refurbishments, Lift Condition & Consultancy Reports, Lift Supplementary Tests, LOLER Reports
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Owl Carousel, Slick Carousel, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, WordPress
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Secure contact forms with reCAPTCHA
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Clear and multiple contact methods provided.
  3. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  4. Multiple industry certifications displayed, enhancing trust.
  5. Uses modern web technologies and WordPress CMS.
  6. No security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  7. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  8. Active social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (Twitter).
  9. No WAF or blocking detected; full content accessible.
  10. No vulnerability disclosure or security contact information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, and carousel plugins for UI enhancement. Google Tag Manager and Analytics are used for marketing and tracking. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine understanding. Performance is moderate, with some CSS and JS assets preloaded to improve load times. However, the site lacks some security headers and comprehensive privacy mechanisms. Hosting is via a UK registrar (123-Reg Limited), but the hosting provider is not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid for a small business but could be improved by adding security best practices and privacy compliance features.
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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