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Security report for danielpiper.co.uk

Daniel Piper Motor Services · Transportation · United Kingdom

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

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Daniel Piper Motor Services is a small, locally established automotive service provider based in Sudbury, Suffolk, UK. Founded in 2004, the company offers a range of vehicle-related services including MOT testing, vehicle servicing, air conditioning maintenance, diesel service, and support for electric and hybrid vehicles. The business positions itself as a trustworthy and customer-focused garage with strong local reputation, supported by customer testimonials and certifications such as AA Approved Garage and Trading Standards Approved. The website reflects this positioning with clear branding, consistent messaging, and relevant service information targeting vehicle owners in the local area. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages common plugins and tools such as Yoast SEO, Revolution Slider, Contact Form 7, and Google Analytics for SEO and analytics purposes. The site is served over HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring secure communications. Mobile optimization and navigation clarity are good, although accessibility features are basic. The site lacks some advanced security headers and a cookie consent mechanism, which are recommended for improved compliance and security posture. From a security perspective, the site shows a moderate security posture with HTTPS enabled and no visible sensitive data exposure. The presence of a WordPress security hardening plugin is a positive indicator. However, the absence of security headers and cookie consent mechanisms are areas for improvement. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable due to a domain naming rules error, which limits the ability to fully verify domain registration legitimacy. Despite this, the website content and business information appear consistent and trustworthy. Overall, Daniel Piper Motor Services presents a professional and credible online presence for a local automotive service business. Strategic recommendations include enhancing privacy compliance with cookie consen…

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

9 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. 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

  3. 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

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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
47
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
44

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 the transportation sector as a local garage and MOT test center serving Sudbury and surrounding Suffolk areas. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing local presence since 2004, customer trust, and certifications from recognized bodies like AA and Trading Standards. The business model focuses on direct service delivery to vehicle owners, with revenue streams from MOT testing, servicing, repairs, and specialized diesel and hybrid vehicle services. The target customer segment is local vehicle owners seeking reliable and trustworthy automotive services. The website indicates a stable partnership ecosystem with local certification bodies and a web design agency. Growth indicators include a diverse service offering and active social media presence. The company maintains a professional digital footprint but could benefit from enhanced privacy and security compliance to support future growth.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and use of a WordPress security hardening plugin. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection reduces the overall security posture. The lack of a cookie consent mechanism is a compliance gap under GDPR. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not evident, indicating limited readiness for security incidents. Data protection practices appear basic, with no visible data protection officer contact or detailed security policies. The security culture is implied but not explicitly documented. Enhancing these areas would reduce risk and improve compliance with data protection regulations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and mechanism to ensure GDPR compliance and improve user privacy transparency.
  3. Maintain regular updates of WordPress core, themes, and plugins to prevent vulnerabilities from outdated software.
  4. Create and publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve incident response readiness.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Daniel Piper Motor Services
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Daniel Piper Motor Services
Description
MOT Test Station and Garage in Sudbury, Suffolk, Bodywork repair and Diesel centre. All makes of Car Servicing also in the surrounding areas Pentlow, Foxearth, Cavendish and Clare.
Key services
MOT Testing, Vehicle Servicing, Air Conditioning Maintenance, Car Collection and Return, Diesel Service Centre, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Analytics, Yoast SEO, Revolution Slider, Contact Form 7, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugin (wp-security-hardening)

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
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 no blocking detected
  2. Uses HTTPS with valid SSL
  3. No visible security headers detected in HTML source
  4. No cookie consent banner found despite GDPR policy presence
  5. WHOIS data unavailable due to domain naming rules violation error
  6. Clear contact information and social media presence
  7. Good use of SEO and structured data
  8. No forms detected on homepage; contact form likely on separate contact page
  9. Multiple trust indicators including customer testimonials and certifications
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Yoast SEO plugin. The use of Revolution Slider and Contact Form 7 indicates reliance on popular plugins for UI and form handling. Performance is moderate with some optimization opportunities. Mobile responsiveness is good, supporting a positive user experience on various devices. The site lacks advanced accessibility features but has a clear navigation structure and SEO optimization. Technical risks include potential plugin vulnerabilities if not regularly updated and missing security headers. Hosting provider details are not evident from the HTML content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security controls.
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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