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Security report for cdsconstructionservices.co.uk

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and GDPR outside view.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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

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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
59
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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 retail and manufacturing sectors, focusing on shop fitting, joinery, and refurbishment services. Their business model is service-oriented with a focus on turnkey project delivery. The presence of certifications like CHAS, NAS, SafeContractor, and PAS 82 indicates compliance with industry standards and enhances credibility. The company targets commercial and retail clients, including high street brands and blue-chip organizations, indicating a stable and potentially lucrative customer base. The website's content and structure support lead generation through contact forms and social media engagement. The use of marketing and tracking tools suggests active digital marketing efforts. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, indicating an independent medium-sized business.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses CAPTCHA mechanisms on its contact form, reducing spam and enhancing security. Multiple third-party analytics and marketing scripts are present, including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Snowplow, which require careful management to maintain privacy compliance. The absence of security headers like Content-Security-Policy and lack of a published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy are areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by implementing recommended headers and formalizing incident response communications.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish an incident response policy or security contact page to improve transparency and readiness for security events.
  3. Create and publish a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance privacy policy details to explicitly address GDPR compliance and data retention practices.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and analytics tools to minimize security risks and ensure compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CDS Construction Services Ltd
Description
CDS Construction Services Ltd is a construction company established in 1976 in Colnbrook, Berkshire, specializing in commercial, retail, and leisure fit-out projects. They offer a complete turnkey solution from design to planned maintenance and facility management.
Key services
Design services, Shop fitting, Joinery, Refurbishments, Office refurbishment
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.0, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Facebook Pixel, Flexslider, Skrollr, Mapbox, reCAPTCHA, Friendly Captcha, Snowplow Analytics
Platforms
Multiscreensite CMS platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA and Friendly Captcha on contact form
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Snowplow Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
ipromote.com
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Snowplow Analytics
Marketing tools
Marchex number changer
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multiple pages
  2. No WAF or blocking detected
  3. Uses multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools
  4. Contact form uses CAPTCHA for spam protection
  5. Multiple trust certifications displayed
  6. WHOIS data unavailable due to invalid domain query
  7. Cookie consent banner present and functional
  8. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Yell
  9. No explicit privacy or security policy pages beyond basic policies
  10. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure
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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