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Security report for computerbusinessforms.co.uk

Computer Business Forms Ltd · Retail · United Kingdom

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

Security score

37/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Computer Business Forms Ltd is a UK-based small business specializing in supplying printing services, labelling supplies, office supplies, and betting supplies primarily targeting professional and business customers. Established in 2000, the company positions itself as a total office solution provider with a focus on cost-effective and comprehensive product offerings. The website reflects a consistent brand image and provides clear contact information, supporting its credibility in the regional market. Technically, the website is built on the ASP.NET WebForms framework using the DNN CMS platform, incorporating common web technologies such as jQuery and FontAwesome. While the site is functional and moderately optimized for performance and mobile use, there is room for improvement in accessibility and SEO. The presence of Google Analytics and DoubleClick scripts indicates moderate user tracking without a visible cookie consent mechanism. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS but lacks visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or HSTS, which are recommended to enhance protection. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, and GDPR compliance indicators are minimal. The WHOIS data shows a long-established domain with consistent registration details, supporting the legitimacy of the business. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy but would benefit from enhanced security practices, privacy compliance improvements, and better mobile and accessibility optimization to strengthen its digital maturity and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

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.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: RDP

      Port 3389 (RDP) is publicly accessible - RDP - Remote Desktop, prime ransomware target

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to RDP using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • 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
    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: RPC

      Port 135 (RPC) is publicly accessible - RPC - Windows RPC endpoint

      What to do: Consider restricting access to RPC 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
37

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 · found on this site
  • 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 sector focusing on business-to-business supply of printing and office consumables. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing market presence since 2000 and its ability to offer a wide range of products including specialized betting supplies. The business model is centered on direct supply and customer account management, targeting professional clients in the Northwest UK region. The website content and structure suggest a stable but small-scale operation with no evident partnerships or subsidiaries. Growth indicators are not explicit, but the comprehensive service offering and established domain age imply steady operations. The absence of social media and limited digital marketing tools may indicate a traditional business approach with potential for digital expansion.

Security posture

The current security posture is moderate. The use of HTTPS is a positive baseline, but the absence of key security headers reduces the overall security effectiveness. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. However, the lack of a cookie consent mechanism and minimal privacy compliance details present compliance risks under GDPR. Incident response readiness is not demonstrated publicly, and no security certifications or policies are disclosed. The presence of third-party tracking scripts without explicit user consent could expose the company to privacy-related regulatory scrutiny. Enhancing security headers, implementing privacy controls, and publishing security policies would significantly improve the security maturity.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS to improve site security.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and update privacy policy to explicitly address GDPR compliance and user data rights.
  3. Enhance mobile responsiveness and accessibility to improve user experience and SEO performance.
  4. Publish clear security and incident response policies to build trust and demonstrate security maturity.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Computer Business Forms Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Computer Business Forms Ltd
Description
Supplier of printing services, labelling supplies, office supplies, and betting supplies with a focus on total office solutions and cost-effective products.
Key services
Print Specialists, Labelling Supplies, Office Supplies, Betting Supplies
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
ASP.NET WebForms, jQuery, FontAwesome, Google Fonts, Google Maps API
Frameworks
Microsoft ASP.NET WebForms
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by URL https://)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via _gaq and dc.js)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses ASP.NET WebForms and DNN CMS platform.
  2. Content is business-oriented with clear service offerings.
  3. No explicit cookie consent mechanism found despite use of tracking scripts.
  4. Contact information is prominently displayed and consistent.
  5. No visible security headers detected in provided HTML.
  6. No social media links found in the HTML content.
  7. Website is accessible without WAF or blocking mechanisms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a legacy ASP.NET WebForms framework with DNN CMS, which may limit modernization and scalability. The tech stack includes common libraries such as jQuery and FontAwesome, and integrates Google Analytics and Google Maps APIs. Performance is moderate with some optimization potential, especially for mobile devices. The site lacks advanced SEO and accessibility features, and no modern frontend frameworks or progressive web app technologies are detected. Hosting is provided by Wavenet Limited, a UK-based provider. Technical debt may exist due to the older framework, suggesting opportunities for modernization to improve security, performance, and maintainability.
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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