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Security report for centro.co.uk

Centro Systems Ltd · Technology · United Kingdom

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Centro Systems Ltd is a small UK-based IT service provider specializing in delivering comprehensive IT support, cloud services, Microsoft 365 solutions, VoIP telephony, cybersecurity, and hardware sales primarily targeting businesses in Cannock and surrounding areas. The company positions itself as a reliable and adaptable partner with certifications such as ESET Silver Partner and DrayTek Certified Network Administrator, enhancing its credibility in the local market. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear navigation and relevant content tailored to business clients. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern plugins and frameworks like WPBakery Page Builder and Rank Math SEO. It employs Google Analytics and reCAPTCHA for analytics and security, respectively. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices, although some accessibility features could be improved. Performance is moderate, with caching and optimization plugins in use. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses reCAPTCHA to protect forms, alongside a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. However, it lacks explicit security headers and dedicated security or incident response policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The absence of WHOIS data due to domain registration issues limits full trust verification, but the website content and business presence appear legitimate. Overall, Centro Systems Ltd presents a trustworthy and professional digital presence suitable for its business scope. Strategic improvements in security headers, explicit privacy and security policies, and WHOIS transparency would enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

9 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • 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
47
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
44

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

Centro Systems Ltd operates as a local IT solutions provider with a focus on small to medium-sized businesses in the UK, particularly in Cannock. Their competitive advantage lies in certified partnerships and a broad service portfolio including cloud, VoIP, cybersecurity, and hardware sales. The business model is service-oriented with revenue streams from support contracts, software licensing, hardware sales, and cloud services. The company maintains active social media engagement and uses email marketing for customer outreach. Growth indicators include updated content and recent certifications. The partnership ecosystem includes ESET and DrayTek, supporting product and service credibility. Strategic observations suggest a stable local market presence with opportunities to expand digital security and compliance transparency.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and Google reCAPTCHA protecting user inputs. Cookie consent mechanisms indicate awareness of GDPR compliance. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which may impact incident handling readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the HTML content. Compliance gaps exist in privacy policy availability and vulnerability disclosure. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small IT service provider but could be strengthened with additional controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and security policy page to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  3. Add an incident response page with clear contact channels for security issues and vulnerability disclosures.
  4. Improve accessibility features to meet WCAG standards for broader user inclusivity.
  5. Address WHOIS data transparency by ensuring domain registration details are accurate and publicly available.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Centro Systems Ltd
Description
Centro Systems Ltd provides reliable IT support and solutions including Microsoft 365, cloud services, VoIP, cybersecurity, hardware sales, and network cabling tailored for businesses.
Key services
IT Support, Microsoft 365, Cloud Services, Hosted VOIP, Cybersecurity Solutions, Hardware Sales, Network Cabling
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Font Awesome, MonsterInsights
Frameworks
WPBakery Page Builder, Rank Math SEO
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent banner with GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, MonsterInsights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
MonsterInsights
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 rich content and navigation
  2. No WHOIS data available due to domain naming rules error
  3. Strong presence of IT service offerings and certifications
  4. Good use of modern web technologies and SEO practices
  5. Cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented but no explicit privacy policy page found
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information
  7. Contact information is clearly provided with company emails and phone numbers
  8. Social media presence active on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using WPBakery Page Builder and Rank Math SEO plugin, indicating a modern and flexible technical infrastructure. It integrates Google Analytics and MonsterInsights for tracking and reporting, and Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection. The site uses Font Awesome for icons and lazy loading for images to optimize performance. CSS and JS are optimized via Autoptimize plugin. Mobile responsiveness is good, and SEO meta tags are well implemented. Hosting provider details are not explicit. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in caching and resource loading. Technical risks include lack of advanced security headers and incomplete privacy/security documentation.
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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