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Security report for brickweb.co.uk

Brick technology Ltd. · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 3 other checks.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Brick technology Ltd. is a well-established UK-based web development company founded in 1995, specializing in custom e-commerce solutions, web design, and digital marketing services. The company positions itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking scalable and automated web solutions, with a strong portfolio and client testimonials supporting its market presence. Their service offerings include development, marketing, design studio services, and specialized business solutions such as event management and healthcare systems. Technically, the website employs a modern tech stack including JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, TikTok Pixel, and Mailchimp, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, with a professional design and clear navigation enhancing user experience. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and CAPTCHA for forms, and displays Cyber Essentials certification, but lacks visible security headers and a published security policy. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to a domain naming rules error, which is unusual and reduces trustworthiness, though the website content and company information appear legitimate. Overall, the site demonstrates a strong business and technical foundation with room for improvement in security transparency and WHOIS data clarity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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. 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 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. 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

  3. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

  4. 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

  5. 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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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
82
Security headers
75
Email security
72
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
65

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Brick technology Ltd. operates in the technology and e-commerce sectors, targeting businesses requiring custom web development and digital marketing services. Their competitive advantage lies in decades of experience, a comprehensive service portfolio, and a strong UK presence. Revenue streams likely include web development projects, e-commerce platform builds, marketing services, and ongoing support. The company maintains a broad partnership ecosystem, including 'The Brick Factory' for print-on-demand solutions. Growth indicators include active social media engagement, frequent blog updates, and certifications like Cyber Essentials. Strategic observations suggest a focus on quality, client trust, and expanding digital service offerings.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security posture with HTTPS enforced and CAPTCHA implemented on forms to mitigate spam. The presence of Cyber Essentials certification indicates adherence to recognized UK security standards. However, the absence of explicit security headers and a published security or incident response policy represents gaps in security maturity. No vulnerability disclosures or security.txt files were found, limiting transparency. The lack of WHOIS data due to domain naming rules error is a concern for domain legitimacy verification. Overall, the security posture is adequate for business operations but could be enhanced by improving security policy visibility and technical header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Add and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to improve transparency and encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Investigate and resolve the WHOIS domain naming rules error to ensure domain registration data is complete and publicly verifiable.
  5. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance and user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Brick technology Ltd.
VAT number
GB 834 3737 19
Registration number
04599343
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Brick technology Ltd.
Description
Web Development Company with head offices in Chorley UK. Custom e-Commerce solutions and web design projects. Established 1995
Key services
Web Development, Marketing, Design Studio, Custom e-commerce websites, Complex web systems, Event Booking and Exhibition Management Systems, Hospice and Healthcare Management System, Recruitment Management Systems
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, TikTok Pixel, Mailchimp, Zoho SalesIQ, Google Optimize
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of CAPTCHA for form spam protection
  • Cyber Essentials certification badge displayed

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager, TikTok Analytics, Zoho SalesIQ
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, TikTok Pixel, Mailchimp
Marketing tools
Google Adwords & Shopping, Social Media Management, Mailchimp
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong presence of marketing and analytics tools indicating mature digital strategy.
  3. Multiple social media channels linked, enhancing trust and outreach.
  4. Contact information is comprehensive and clearly presented.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain naming rules error, which is unusual and warrants further investigation.
  6. Cyber Essentials certification badge indicates commitment to security best practices.
  7. No security.txt or explicit security policy found.
  8. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and visible.
  9. Forms include CAPTCHA for spam protection.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom CMS platform (BrickCMS) and leverages modern JavaScript libraries and third-party services for analytics, marketing, and user engagement. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and deferred animations enhancing user experience. Mobile optimization is excellent, and SEO best practices are followed with proper meta tags and structured data. The site integrates multiple external services including Zoho SalesIQ for live chat and Mailchimp for email marketing. Technical risks include potential dependency on third-party scripts and the absence of some security headers. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust and supports the business goals effectively.
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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