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Security report for crosoft.co.uk

CRO Software Consultancy Ltd · Technology · United Kingdom

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

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

CRO Software Consultancy Ltd is a small UK-based technology company specializing in software consultancy, small website design, and hosting services since 1993. The website presents a basic but clear overview of the company's offerings targeted at small businesses and individuals seeking web design and hosting solutions. The digital infrastructure is simple, relying on basic HTML and CSS without advanced frameworks or CMS platforms. Hosting is provided by Ionos SE, a reputable registrar and hosting provider. The website lacks modern security features such as HTTPS and security headers, and no privacy or cookie policies are published, indicating a low level of privacy compliance. Social media presence is limited to a Twitter link, and no direct contact emails or phone numbers are provided on the homepage, which may hinder user engagement and trust. Overall, the website is functional but basic, with moderate navigation clarity and content relevance.

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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Twitter

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
65
DNS health
70
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
35
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

The company operates in a niche market providing consultancy and web hosting services primarily for small clients. Its long domain registration history supports business legitimacy. The business model is service-oriented with a focus on bespoke software consultancy and small-scale web hosting. The lack of detailed contact information and absence of privacy and security policies may limit growth and customer trust. The company maintains a modest online presence with limited marketing or analytics tools, suggesting a conservative digital strategy. No partnerships or subsidiaries are indicated, and the company appears to operate independently.

Security posture

The website currently exhibits a low security maturity level. The absence of HTTPS and security headers exposes users to potential risks such as data interception and clickjacking. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, and no security certifications are mentioned. The lack of privacy and cookie policies indicates non-compliance with GDPR and related regulations. No forms or data collection mechanisms are present, reducing immediate data protection concerns but also limiting user interaction. Overall, the security posture is weak and requires significant improvements to meet modern standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate to secure user connections.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  3. Add explicit contact information including emails and phone numbers for customer and security incident communication.
  4. Incorporate security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  5. Improve mobile responsiveness and accessibility to enhance user experience and SEO.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CRO Software Consultancy Ltd
Description
CRO Software Consultancy Ltd provides consultancy and software services specializing in software consultancy, small website design, and hosting since December 1993.
Key services
software consultancy, small website design, web hosting
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
30/100

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found.
  2. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided on the homepage.
  3. Social media presence limited to Twitter link.
  4. No forms detected on the homepage or main content.
  5. Website is simple, with basic HTML and CSS, no advanced scripts or frameworks.
  6. No analytics or tracking scripts detected.
  7. No security headers or HTTPS status available from provided data.
  8. Website content is minimal but relevant to business.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  10. Domain registration is stable and consistent with business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses basic HTML and CSS without any detected JavaScript frameworks or CMS platforms. Hosting is managed by Ionos SE, a known registrar and hosting provider. The site lacks modern web technologies such as responsive design meta tags beyond a fixed viewport width, and no analytics or tracking scripts are present. Performance is likely moderate given the simple structure but could be improved with modern optimization techniques. The absence of HTTPS is a critical technical deficiency. There is no evidence of technical debt but also no indication of modernization efforts or advanced infrastructure.
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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