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Security report for crowngreenbowler.co.uk

DGS (Grinding Wheels and Machines) Ltd. · Retail · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Crown Green Bowler operates as a specialized retail e-commerce business focused on crown green bowls, lawn bowls, indoor bowls, and related accessories. The company, part of DGS (Grinding Wheels and Machines) Ltd., has over 25 years of experience serving bowling enthusiasts primarily in the UK. Their offerings include a wide range of products such as bowls, bags, clothing, jacks, and engraving services, supported by a showroom and trade-in options. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation and a mobile-optimized interface, supporting a positive user experience. Technically, the website is built on ASP.NET Web Forms with modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery and Tiny Slider. It integrates Google Analytics and Google Maps API for analytics and location services, respectively. Payment integration with Barclays and Stripe is indicated, although Stripe's public key is empty. The site uses HTTPS, but lacks explicit security headers, which could be improved. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant, with a cookie consent mechanism implemented. Security posture is moderate; the site uses secure forms and does not expose sensitive data in the HTML. However, the absence of security headers and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for enhancement. WHOIS data for the domain queried is unavailable due to an invalid domain name error, likely caused by querying the 'www' subdomain as a domain. Despite this, the website content and business information are consistent and trustworthy. Overall, Crown Green Bowler presents a credible and professional online presence with a solid business foundation. Strategic improvements in security headers, WHOIS transparency, and accessibility could further strengthen their digital maturity and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

3 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. 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 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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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  • Security score drift

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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
69
Security headers
55
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
69

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 business is positioned as a niche specialist in the bowls retail market, leveraging over two decades of experience to serve a dedicated customer base. Their competitive advantage lies in offering a comprehensive product range, personalized manufacturing, and trade-in services, which enhance customer loyalty. Revenue streams are primarily from e-commerce sales, supported by showroom visits and ancillary services like engraving and refurbishment. The target customers include individual bowlers, clubs, and enthusiasts in the UK. The company maintains an active social media presence and transparent policies, indicating a mature operational model. Growth opportunities may include expanding digital marketing and enhancing security compliance to meet evolving regulatory standards.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and secure handling of user inputs in login and password reset forms. The presence of cookie consent aligns with privacy regulations. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security reduces defense-in-depth. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is provided, which limits transparency and preparedness. There are no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data, but updating third-party libraries and implementing security headers would mitigate potential risks. Compliance with GDPR is evident, but further enhancements in accessibility and security culture communication are recommended.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Establish and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards and improve user inclusivity.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and dependencies to mitigate security risks.
  5. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS information is accurate and publicly accessible to improve trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
DGS (Grinding Wheels and Machines) Ltd.
Registration number
896862
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DGS (Grinding Wheels and Machines) Ltd.
Description
Specialist supplier of quality crown green and lawn bowls for over 20 years, offering a large range of indoor bowls, crown green bowls, jacks, bags, accessories, and engraving services. Provides trade-in for used bowls and personalized manufacturing.
Key services
Sales of crown green bowls and lawn bowls, Bowls accessories and clothing, Engraving and refurbishment services, Trade-in for used bowls, Showroom testing and personalized manufacturing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.1.1, Tiny Slider, Google Analytics, Google Maps API, Stripe (public key empty), Barclays payment integration
Frameworks
ASP.NET
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • Secure login and password reset forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

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 e-commerce functionality
  2. No WAF or security blocking detected
  3. WHOIS data query was performed on 'www.crowngreenbowler.co.uk' which is invalid; base domain likely registered correctly
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant
  5. Contact information is clearly provided including phone numbers and physical address
  6. Social media presence on Facebook and Twitter
  7. Use of HTTPS and modern JavaScript libraries
  8. No explicit security headers detected in HTML source
  9. No evidence of vulnerability disclosure or security policy pages
  10. Business is a niche retail e-commerce site specializing in bowls and related equipment
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature ASP.NET Web Forms platform, utilizing jQuery and Tiny Slider for interactive elements. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for tracking, with Google Maps API integrated for location services. Payment processing includes Barclays and Stripe, though Stripe integration appears incomplete. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO practices including meta tags and canonical URLs. Performance is moderate, with lazy loading images and asynchronous script loading. However, the absence of modern security headers and limited accessibility features indicate technical debt and opportunities for modernization. Hosting provider details are not evident from the HTML content.
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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