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Security report for brontecarpets.co.uk

Bronte Carpets · Retail · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

51/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bronte Carpets is a well-established bespoke carpet manufacturer and retailer based in West Yorkshire, UK, with a history dating back to 1982. The company specializes in custom made luxury carpets and rugs, emphasizing quality, natural wool materials, and personalized services such as premium dye matching and made-to-shape carpets. Their market position is that of a niche, quality-focused manufacturer serving homeowners and interior designers seeking bespoke flooring solutions. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with WooCommerce, leveraging modern plugins like Yoast SEO and Cookie Law Info for SEO and privacy compliance. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and a moderate performance profile. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some HTTP security headers are not explicitly detected. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by adding explicit security policies and incident response information. Privacy compliance is strong with clear privacy and cookie policies. The website content is professional, relevant, and safe for general audiences. The domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness. Strategic recommendations include implementing additional HTTP security headers, publishing a security policy or incident response plan, and considering a security.txt file for vulnerability disclosures to further enhance trust and security maturity.

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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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. 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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
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

Bronte Carpets operates in the retail and manufacturing sectors, focusing on bespoke wool carpets. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing history, commitment to quality, and customization capabilities. The business model combines manufacturing with direct retail and possibly wholesale through 'Where to Buy' channels. Target customers include homeowners, interior designers, and retailers valuing luxury and bespoke products. The company maintains an active social media presence, supporting brand awareness and customer engagement. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website with e-commerce capabilities and clear contact channels. No direct partnerships or subsidiaries were identified from the data.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were found in the HTML content. The use of updated WordPress plugins and themes reduces vulnerability risks. However, the absence of explicit security headers (e.g., Content Security Policy, HSTS) and lack of published security or incident response policies represent areas for improvement. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were detected, which could enhance transparency and trust. Overall, the site is secure for typical business operations but could benefit from formalized security documentation and enhanced HTTP headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS), X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to harden security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve trust with security researchers.
  4. Regularly audit and update all WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic performance optimizations to improve user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bronte Carpets
Description
Manufacturers and suppliers of high quality of custom made carpets since 1982. We create carpets that are as individual as your home.
Key services
Custom made carpets, Luxury bespoke rugs, Premium dye service, Made to shape carpets
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, jQuery, Themify Shoppe theme, Yoast SEO plugin, Cookie Law Info plugin, WP Google Maps plugin, MinMax Quantity for WooCommerce plugin
Frameworks
WooCommerce
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with settings
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of updated plugins and themes (versions visible)

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, Cookie Law Info
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed WordPress WooCommerce site for a bespoke carpet manufacturer.
  2. Clear contact information and social media presence enhance trust.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and GDPR compliant.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  5. No terms of service page detected.
  6. No evidence of advertising or tracking beyond basic marketing tools.
  7. Content is relevant, well-structured, and safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with WooCommerce for e-commerce functionality. It uses the Themify Shoppe theme and several plugins including Yoast SEO for search engine optimization, Cookie Law Info for GDPR cookie compliance, WP Google Maps, and MinMax Quantity for WooCommerce. The site loads jQuery and other JavaScript libraries asynchronously to improve performance. Fonts are loaded from Google Fonts with multiple font families for design consistency. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design elements and uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in caching and HTTP header optimizations. No hosting provider details were explicitly detected from the HTML content.
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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