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Business IT Systems · Technology · Ireland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Business IT Systems (BITS) is a medium-sized Irish IT services provider specializing in managed IT services, cloud computing, security solutions, and compliance services. The company operates multiple offices in Kilkenny, Dublin, and Carlow, serving businesses seeking reliable IT support and digital transformation. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand with clear navigation and comprehensive service descriptions. BITS maintains a strong market position supported by client testimonials, certifications, and positive Google reviews. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme, integrating modern technologies such as HubSpot forms, Cookiebot for consent management, and LeadConnector for chat support. The site is mobile-optimized and employs SEO best practices, though accessibility features are basic. Performance is moderate, with no critical technical issues detected. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes security headers. Cookie consent is managed effectively, supporting GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. However, the site lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response contact information, which could enhance trust and preparedness. Overall, BITS presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with good privacy compliance and business credibility. Strategic improvements in security transparency and accessibility could further strengthen their posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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

5 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

      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 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';…

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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
15
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
58

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

BITS targets the Irish SME and enterprise market with a broad portfolio of IT services including managed services, cloud migrations, security management, and compliance training. Their business model focuses on long-term client relationships supported by proactive IT management and support. The company leverages partnerships with industry leaders such as Microsoft, HP, SonicWall, and HubSpot to enhance service offerings. Growth indicators include active recruitment, regular blog updates, and client testimonials. The partnership ecosystem is robust, involving marketing, analytics, and consent management providers. BITS demonstrates a mature operational approach with a focus on customer satisfaction and compliance.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive cookie consent, and use of security plugins like Wordfence. Security headers are present, and no sensitive data leakage was detected. The use of third-party marketing and analytics tools is balanced with user privacy controls. However, the absence of a published security policy and incident response contacts represents a compliance gap. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. Overall, the security culture appears client-focused but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized incident response mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet WCAG standards for broader compliance.
  5. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate supply chain risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Business IT Systems
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Business IT Systems
Description
Transform your workplace with industry-leading expertise in the delivery of Cloud, Managed IT Services and Intelligent Security solutions.
Key services
Managed IT Services, Cloud Services, Security Services, Network Services, Compliance Services, Training and Audit Services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, jQuery, Google Analytics, Cookiebot, LeadConnector Chat Widget, HubSpot Forms, Trustindex Reviews Widget
Frameworks
WordPress CMS, Divi Builder
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (Wordfence indicated)
  • Secure forms embedded via HubSpot

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Ads Conversion Tracking
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense, Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
HubSpot, Cookiebot, LeadConnector, Trustindex
Marketing tools
HubSpot, LeadConnector, Trustindex
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and comprehensive service offerings.
  2. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent regulations using Cookiebot.
  3. Multiple contact methods including phone, email, physical addresses, and embedded contact forms.
  4. Use of reputable third-party services for analytics, marketing, and chat support.
  5. Good presence of trust indicators such as client testimonials, certifications, and Google reviews.
  6. No critical security issues or WAF blocking detected.
  7. Technical stack is modern and well integrated with WordPress and Divi theme.
Technical notes

Notes

BITS website is built on a stable WordPress platform using the Divi theme, integrating multiple third-party services for marketing, analytics, and user engagement. The technical infrastructure supports responsive design and SEO optimization. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement through optimization of scripts and assets. The use of modern consent management and chat widgets indicates digital maturity. Technical risks are minimal but include dependency on multiple external services which require ongoing monitoring. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and security transparency to align with best practices.
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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