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Security report for cict.co.uk

Creative Technology (MicroDesign) Ltd · Technology · United Kingdom

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The website cict.co.uk currently serves as a placeholder 404-style page indicating that the site is no longer operating. It provides minimal content directing users to legacy software information and a new company domain (ctmd.co.uk). The business behind the domain, Creative Technology (MicroDesign) Ltd, appears to be a small UK-based software provider specializing in legacy products such as Markin and TexToys. The domain is long-standing, registered since 1998, and maintained with a reputable registrar, supporting legitimacy despite the minimal current content. From a technical perspective, the site lacks modern web technologies, security headers, and privacy or cookie policies. There is no evidence of analytics, tracking, or forms, indicating a very basic web presence. The hosting provider is Tucows Inc, a known registrar and hosting provider. Performance and SEO are likely poor due to minimal content and lack of optimization. Security posture is weak due to absence of HTTPS confirmation, security headers, and privacy compliance documentation. No contact or incident response information is provided, limiting transparency and user trust. However, no malicious or suspicious indicators were found. The domain's age and registration consistency provide some trustworthiness, but the site itself is not professionally maintained. Overall, the website represents a legacy business with a deprecated web presence. Strategic recommendations include migrating fully to the new domain, implementing HTTPS and security best practices, publishing privacy and cookie policies, and improving content quality to restore trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 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

8 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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
40
Average
45

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

Creative Technology (MicroDesign) Ltd operates in the technology sector focusing on legacy software products. The company targets users requiring support or information about older software such as Markin and TexToys. The business model appears to be software development and support for niche legacy markets. The company is small in size, UK-based, and has maintained its domain since 1998, indicating stability. The current website is deprecated, with a new domain (ctmd.co.uk) serving as the active web presence. There is no evidence of partnerships or subsidiaries beyond linked legacy software information sites. The company’s market position is niche and specialized, with limited digital footprint on this domain.

Security posture

The security posture of the website is minimal and lacks maturity. There is no evidence of HTTPS enforcement or security headers, which are critical for protecting user data and preventing common web attacks. No privacy or cookie policies are published, indicating non-compliance with GDPR and related regulations. The absence of contact or incident response information further reduces transparency and readiness for security incidents. No vulnerabilities or malicious indicators were detected, but the lack of security best practices exposes the site to potential risks. The domain registration is consistent and trustworthy, but the website itself requires significant security improvements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate to secure all communications.
  2. Add standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to comply with GDPR and enhance user trust.
  4. Provide clear contact information including security incident response contacts.
  5. Migrate fully to the new domain and decommission this legacy site to avoid confusion and improve brand consistency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Creative Technology (MicroDesign) Ltd
Description
Legacy software provider with products such as Markin and TexToys; currently not operating at this domain and redirected to new web presence.
Key services
Legacy software information and support
Content quality
poor
Branding
moderate

Technology

Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
poor

Security

Observed score
30/100

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

Design
poor
User experience
poor
Content relevance
poor
Navigation
poor
Professionalism
poor
Trustworthiness
low

Key observations

  1. Website is a 404-style notice indicating the site is no longer operating.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found.
  3. No contact information or forms present.
  4. Minimal content with links to legacy software information and a new company domain.
  5. No scripts, analytics, or tracking detected.
  6. No security headers or HTTPS status available from provided data.
  7. Domain is old and registered with a reputable registrar.
  8. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is extremely minimal with no detected CMS, frameworks, or modern technologies. The hosting is provided by Tucows Inc, a reputable registrar and hosting provider. The site lacks meta tags, SEO optimization, and accessibility features. Performance is likely moderate due to minimal content but could be improved with modern web standards. There is no evidence of analytics or tracking scripts. The technical debt is high due to deprecated content and lack of updates. Modernization opportunities include adopting a CMS, improving SEO, and implementing responsive design and accessibility standards.
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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