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Security report for bendalls.co.uk

Bendalls Engineering · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bendalls Engineering is a well-established UK-based engineering company specializing in design and fabrication services for safety-critical and hazardous environments, including sectors such as Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, and Renewable Energy. With a history spanning nearly 130 years, the company holds a strong market position supported by ISO certifications and a commitment to quality and sustainability. Their website reflects a professional B2B service model targeting industrial clients requiring bespoke engineering solutions. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Flatsome theme and Yoast SEO plugin, incorporating modern web technologies such as jQuery and Google reCAPTCHA for security. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, SEO practices, and performance, although some accessibility enhancements could be made. Cookie consent is managed comprehensively with user controls, reflecting GDPR compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced, spam protection via reCAPTCHA, and cookie consent mechanisms. However, security headers like CSP and X-Frame-Options are not explicitly detected and should be implemented to enhance protection. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the analysis. Overall, Bendalls Engineering's digital presence is professional, secure, and compliant, supporting their business credibility. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy, and improving accessibility features to further strengthen their security and compliance posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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"

    • 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';…

  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. 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
98
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
95
Average
59

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

Bendalls Engineering operates in niche industrial sectors with a focus on engineering excellence and bespoke fabrication solutions. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing history, ISO certifications, and diversified service offerings including design, fabrication, machining, inspection, and site work. The company targets industrial clients in hazardous and safety-critical markets, leveraging a B2B business model. Active content updates and social media engagement indicate growth and market presence. The company emphasizes sustainability and quality, as evidenced by their Carbon Reduction Plan and EHS Policy Statement. Partnerships or subsidiaries are not explicitly identified, suggesting a focused operational structure.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and Google reCAPTCHA integrated to mitigate spam and bot attacks. Cookie consent is managed with granular user controls, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents an area for improvement. No signs of vulnerabilities, malware, or exposed sensitive data were detected. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security measures align well with industry best practices for a corporate website.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security policy and vulnerability disclosure program (e.g., security.txt) to enhance transparency and facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize exposure to known vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with WCAG standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Continue monitoring third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure privacy compliance and minimize security risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bendalls Engineering
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bendalls Engineering
Description
Experts in Design and Fabrication. Engineering bespoke products for hazardous environments across sectors including Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, and other challenging markets.
Key services
Design, Fabrication & Welding, Machining, Inspection & Quality, Site Work
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, Flatsome Theme, jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA, CookieYes Consent Management
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection
  • Cookie consent management with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
CookieYes
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses WordPress with a modern theme and SEO plugin
  2. Cookie consent is implemented with detailed categories and user control
  3. Multiple recent blog posts indicate active site maintenance
  4. Social media presence on major platforms
  5. Contact information is clearly presented in footer
  6. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious content
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using the Flatsome theme and Yoast SEO plugin, indicating a modern and SEO-optimized infrastructure. It leverages jQuery and Google reCAPTCHA for interactive and security functionalities. Cookie consent is managed via CookieYes, providing detailed user control over cookie categories. The site loads external resources from trusted domains such as Google, Vimeo, and social media platforms. Performance is moderate with prefetching of key JavaScript assets. Mobile optimization is good, though accessibility could be improved. Hosting appears stable with domain registration through Ionos SE. Overall, the technical setup supports a professional and secure online presence.
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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