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Security report for cbscouriers.co.uk

CBS Couriers Ltd · Transportation · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

CBS Couriers Ltd is a UK-based courier service provider established in 1997, offering a range of delivery and haulage services including same day delivery, light haulage, and bulk haulage across mainland UK. The company positions itself as a reliable and cost-effective courier with a large fleet and 24-hour service availability. Their website reflects a professional business presence with clear service descriptions and contact options. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme, leveraging common web technologies such as jQuery and Google Fonts. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and Google reCAPTCHA on contact forms, though additional security headers could enhance protection. Privacy compliance is well addressed with visible cookie consent mechanisms and linked privacy and cookie policies. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable or malformed, which raises some concerns about domain registration transparency, but the active and professional website presence mitigates this risk to some extent. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid digital maturity and business credibility with room for security improvements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

4 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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. 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

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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
49
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
72

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 operates in the transportation sector, targeting businesses and private clients needing courier and haulage services in the UK. Their business model includes emergency deliveries, contract services, and a variety of haulage options, indicating diversified revenue streams. The market position is strong locally between Nottingham and Derby with nationwide reach. The website content and social media presence support brand trust and customer engagement. Partnerships with service providers like osamweb.com for hosting and policy pages indicate a supportive ecosystem. Growth potential exists through contract services and emergency delivery offerings. The lack of detailed WHOIS data is a notable anomaly but does not currently impact operational credibility.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect contact forms, which are positive security practices. However, the absence of several recommended security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options suggests room for improvement in hardening the site against common web attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The cookie consent mechanism aligns with GDPR requirements, supporting privacy compliance. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be strengthened with additional headers and documented policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against web attacks.
  2. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Enhance accessibility features and conduct audits to improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Investigate and resolve the WHOIS data issue to improve domain registration transparency and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CBS Couriers Ltd
Description
CBS Couriers Ltd is a courier company established in 1997, providing a range of courier services including same day delivery, light haulage, and bulk haulage across mainland UK. They have a large fleet and offer 24-hour service with goods-in-transit insurance.
Key services
Same day delivery, Light haulage, Bulk haulage, Emergency delivery, Contract courier services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, jQuery, Google Fonts, Google reCAPTCHA
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on contact form
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
burst-statistics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
burst-statistics
Marketing tools
burst-statistics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable or malformed, limiting domain trust verification.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  4. Contact information is clear with phone and contact form.
  5. Website uses WordPress with Divi theme and standard web technologies.
  6. Security headers are minimal; HTTPS is enforced.
  7. No explicit or adult content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
  8. Social media presence on Facebook and Twitter (X).
  9. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with detailed categories.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern and widely used CMS platform, WordPress, with the Divi theme providing a flexible and responsive design. It uses standard web technologies including jQuery and Google Fonts, and integrates Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection on forms. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected, and mobile optimization is good. SEO practices are evident with proper meta tags and structured navigation. Hosting details are not explicitly identified, but external domains for fonts and scripts are reputable. The site uses a cookie consent banner compliant with GDPR, indicating attention to privacy regulations. Technical debt appears low, but security header implementation and WHOIS data transparency are areas for improvement.
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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