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Security report for britanniaalarms.co.uk

Britannia Fire & Security · Other · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Email security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Britannia Fire & Security is a well-established UK-based company specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire and security systems for commercial, industrial, and public sector clients. Founded in 1997, the company holds multiple industry certifications and accreditations, positioning itself as a trusted provider with nationwide coverage. Their website reflects a professional business model focused on delivering comprehensive fire safety and security solutions tailored to various sectors including healthcare, education, retail, and industrial. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and GSAP, and includes SEO optimizations via Yoast. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA integration, though it lacks some advanced security headers and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a cookie consent mechanism but lacks a visible privacy policy or terms of service. Overall, the site is credible, user-friendly, and trustworthy, with clear contact channels and strong business legitimacy.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • High

      No DMARC record found

      DMARC provides email authentication and reporting

      What to do: Add DMARC record: "v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com"

  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
    • 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

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  4. 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

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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
27
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
60

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 targets UK businesses and public sector organizations requiring fire and security solutions, leveraging a service-based business model that includes installation, maintenance, and monitoring. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive accreditations, experienced engineering team, and sector-specific expertise. The presence of multiple client testimonials and logos indicates a strong partnership ecosystem and positive market reputation. The company’s digital presence is mature but could benefit from enhanced privacy and security disclosures to align with evolving compliance standards.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA for form protection, and a cookie consent mechanism indicating GDPR awareness. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security or incident response policies represent gaps in their security maturity. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. Incident response readiness and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not evident, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement and configure security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to harden the website against common attacks.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Provide explicit incident response contact information to demonstrate preparedness and transparency.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Britannia Fire & Security
Description
Experts in Fire Alarms, CCTV & Security Systems, our wide range of quality products makes Britannia the first choice when choosing your security solution.
Key services
Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Extinguishers, CCTV Systems, Access Control Systems, Intruder Alarms, Nurse and Warden Call Systems, Disabled Refuge, Automated Gate and Barrier Systems
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform), Slick Carousel, Google reCAPTCHA, Yoast SEO plugin
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (gtag.js)
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 with clear navigation and comprehensive service offerings.
  2. Strong emphasis on certifications and accreditations to build trust.
  3. Multiple customer testimonials and client logos enhance credibility.
  4. Cookie consent and GDPR compliance mechanisms are implemented.
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content.
  6. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and WordPress CMS indicates a standard technical stack.
  7. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for security hardening.
  8. Contact information is clearly presented including phone, email, and contact forms.
  9. No evidence of adult or questionable content; content is business and compliance focused.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses WordPress CMS with a modern front-end stack including jQuery and GSAP for animations, and Slick Carousel for sliders. SEO is managed via Yoast plugin, ensuring good meta tag and structured data usage. Performance is moderate with asynchronous script loading and CDN usage for some libraries. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design elements. However, the site lacks advanced security headers and could improve accessibility compliance. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but the domain is well-established and SSL configuration is excellent. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional user experience with room for security and compliance enhancements.
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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