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Security report for countrycornerscotland.co.uk

Crop Services Scotland Ltd · Retail · United Kingdom

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Country Corner Scotland is a family-owned retail business operating since 1989 with physical stores in Kelso and Fife, UK. The company specializes in animal care products, equestrian supplies, clothing, and pet accessories, targeting local customers in these regions. Their business model focuses on providing quality products with competitive pricing and excellent customer service. The website serves as an informational and promotional platform showcasing their product categories, store locations, and offers. Technically, the website is built on Drupal 7 with common web technologies such as jQuery and Slick Slider. It employs HTTPS with good SSL configuration and uses Google Analytics with IP anonymization for user tracking. However, the CMS version is outdated, which may pose security risks if not properly maintained. The site is moderately optimized for performance and mobile devices, with basic accessibility and SEO features. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS but lacks important security headers and a cookie consent mechanism, which impacts privacy compliance. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are provided, and there is no vulnerability disclosure program. The WHOIS data for the queried domain is unavailable and indicates an invalid domain name, suggesting a discrepancy between the domain used and the registered domain, which lowers trust from a domain registration standpoint. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy in content and business representation but requires improvements in security best practices, privacy compliance, and domain registration clarity to enhance its risk posture 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

6 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 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

  4. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1

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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
40
Email security
70
DNS health
50
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
48

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

Country Corner Scotland holds a niche position as a local supplier of animal care and country clothing products in the Kelso and Fife areas. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing presence since 1989, family ownership, and a broad product range including well-known clothing brands. The business operates primarily through physical stores with an online presence for marketing and customer engagement. Revenue streams likely come from in-store sales and possibly online inquiries. Their target customers are local residents and animal care enthusiasts. The company maintains active social media engagement on Facebook, which supports marketing efforts. There is no indication of extensive digital commerce capabilities or partnerships beyond the parent company Crop Services Scotland Ltd. Growth indicators include recent store expansion and addition of clothing lines. Strategic observations suggest focusing on digital modernization and enhanced online security to support future growth.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented with SSL, and Google Analytics is configured to anonymize IP addresses, indicating some privacy awareness. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options exposes the site to common web vulnerabilities. The use of Drupal 7, an outdated CMS version, increases risk unless regularly patched. No security policy or incident response information is published, and no vulnerability disclosure mechanism exists, limiting transparency and preparedness. Privacy compliance is partial, lacking cookie consent and detailed GDPR indicators. Overall, the security posture is functional but requires significant improvements to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Upgrade Drupal CMS to a supported version or apply all security patches to reduce vulnerability exposure.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner and update privacy policy to reflect GDPR compliance and user data handling practices.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting and enhance trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Crop Services Scotland Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Crop Services Scotland Ltd
Description
Country Corner Scotland operates two local stores in Kelso and Fife, established in 1989, offering animal care products, clothing, equestrian supplies, and related accessories. It is a family-owned business focused on customer service and competitive pricing.
Key services
Animal feed and accessories, Clothing and footwear, Equestrian supplies, Pet accessories, Wild bird care products, Supplements
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 7, jQuery, Slick Slider, Google Analytics
Frameworks
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Google Analytics anonymize IP enabled

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

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 WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  3. WHOIS data for the exact domain queried is invalid, indicating a possible query on a non-registered subdomain
  4. Website uses Drupal 7, which is an older CMS version and may have security risks if not updated
  5. No explicit privacy cookie consent mechanism found
  6. Contact information is clearly presented with emails, phone numbers, and physical addresses
  7. Social media presence on Facebook is linked
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found
  9. No explicit security policy or incident response information available
  10. SSL is enabled and Google Analytics anonymizes IP addresses
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 7 with jQuery and Slick Slider for UI components, indicating a traditional CMS-based architecture. It uses Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for tracking. The site is served over HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. Performance is moderate with multiple CSS and JS files loaded, and mobile optimization is good with responsive design elements. Accessibility features are basic, with skip links and semantic HTML present but no advanced ARIA roles detected. SEO is basic with meta tags and canonical links but lacks structured data such as JSON-LD. The technical stack is stable but dated, with Drupal 7 nearing end-of-life, suggesting a need for modernization to reduce technical debt and security risks.
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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