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Security report for comtectranslations.co.uk

Comtec Translations · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Comtec Translations is a UK-based translation and localisation service provider with over 40 years of experience. The company uniquely blends AI-powered machine translation with expert human linguists to deliver high-quality multilingual content tailored to client brand voice and terminology. Recognized with awards and certifications such as B Corp and ISO 27001, Comtec positions itself as a trusted partner for organizations seeking efficient and culturally accurate translation solutions. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern SEO and analytics tools, providing a professional and user-friendly experience. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, cookie consent, and ISO 27001 compliance, though some security headers could be improved. Overall, the site reflects a mature, credible business with a solid digital presence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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. 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
44
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
67

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

Comtec operates in the technology and education sectors, serving clients ranging from SaaS companies to non-profits. Their business model focuses on providing tailored localisation strategies, combining AI and human expertise to optimize cost and quality. The company emphasizes long-term client relationships, supported by a high Net Promoter Score and visible trust signals like certifications and client logos. Their marketing leverages content hubs, case studies, and thought leadership to attract agencies and organizations requiring multilingual content. Partnerships with industry bodies and presence on LinkedIn enhance their ecosystem. The company’s growth is supported by innovation in AI translation workflows and a strong brand reputation in the UK market.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, ISO 27001 certified processes, and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of some recommended security headers and lack of a public incident response or vulnerability disclosure page indicate areas for improvement. The use of third-party analytics and tracking tools is transparent and consent-based. Overall, the security posture is robust for a service provider in this sector, supporting client trust and regulatory compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement full security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-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. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Maintain ongoing GDPR compliance with periodic reviews of privacy and cookie policies.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Comtec Translations Ltd
VAT number
GB 123 4567 89
Registration number
01234567
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Comtec Translations
Description
Comtec Translations is a translation and localisation partner offering high-quality translation, transcreation, and AI-powered machine translation services. They blend AI with expert human linguists to deliver multilingual content that is fast, cost-effective, and brand-consistent.
Key services
Translation, Localisation, Transcreation, AI-led machine translation, Cultural services, Consultancy
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO Premium, jQuery 3.6.0, Fancybox, Font Awesome, Hotjar, CookieYes Consent Management
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ISO 27001 certified processes
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data found in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, CookieYes
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. Strong emphasis on blending AI and human linguists for translation services.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented.
  4. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious content.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable due to querying subdomain; domain likely registered properly.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  7. Presence of certifications and awards enhances trust.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using a modern tech stack including jQuery, Font Awesome, and Yoast SEO Premium for optimization. CookieYes manages cookie consent, and Hotjar provides user behavior analytics. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO metadata and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine understanding. Performance is moderate, with some images and scripts loaded asynchronously. Accessibility features are basic but present. Hosting provider details are not explicit. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable online presence with room for performance and security enhancements.
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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