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Security report for dereklane.co.uk

Flowtech · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Flowtech is a well-established UK-based engineering solutions provider specializing in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. The Exeter location offers comprehensive services including an Engineering Solutions Centre, design capabilities, and a trade counter, supporting a wide range of industrial sectors. The company has a strong market position supported by decades of experience and multiple acquisitions, reflecting a medium-sized enterprise with a professional digital presence. Technically, the website leverages modern frameworks such as React and Next.js, integrates consent management, and employs various analytics and monitoring tools, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is robust with HTTPS, security headers, and secure forms, though incident response policies and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms could be enhanced. Overall, the website demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with privacy regulations, making it a reliable digital asset for the business.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

6 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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 23 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

  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 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
    • 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';…

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
64

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

Flowtech operates primarily in the manufacturing and energy sectors, targeting industrial clients requiring fluid power and engineering solutions. Its business model focuses on B2B turnkey solutions, combining product sales, custom engineering, and after-sales support. The company benefits from a strong brand legacy dating back to 1979, with strategic acquisitions expanding its footprint and capabilities. The presence of certifications and a comprehensive service offering enhances competitive advantage. The website reflects a well-integrated partnership ecosystem and a focus on customer engagement through multiple contact channels and marketing tools.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and secure data collection forms. Consent management is implemented via Usercentrics, supporting GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a public incident response policy and vulnerability disclosure program represents an area for improvement. The integration of multiple third-party analytics and tracking services necessitates ongoing monitoring to mitigate potential privacy risks. Overall, the security maturity is strong but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized incident response mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a clear incident response policy and provide dedicated security contact channels.
  2. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosures.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to minimize security risks.
  4. Enhance transparency on data retention and privacy practices for users.
  5. Consider appointing and publicly listing a Data Protection Officer contact.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Registration number
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Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Flowtech
Description
Flowtech provides engineering solutions including hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical expertise with a focus on turnkey solutions. The Exeter site offers an Engineering Solutions Centre, support office with design capabilities, trade counter, and distribution centre.
Key services
Hydraulic Cylinder servicing and manufacturing, Hydraulic Power Pack Assembly, PLC bespoke builds, Hydraulic Hose assembly, Air Compressor supply and servicing, Fault finding and repair
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Usercentrics (Consent Management), Hotjar, Google Tag Manager, OpenReplay, Ahrefs Analytics, Pingdom
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • Consent management implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found
  • Secure forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Hotjar, Ahrefs Analytics, Pingdom, OpenReplay, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Ahrefs Analytics, Pingdom, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management, Hotjar
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Comprehensive information about the Exeter location and services.
  3. Multiple trust signals including certifications and company history.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and consent management.
  5. Contact information is clear and includes multiple channels.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  7. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js stack, supported by Payload CMS for content management. It employs advanced client-side and server-side rendering techniques for performance and SEO optimization. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Integration with multiple analytics and marketing tools indicates a sophisticated digital marketing strategy. Hosting details are not explicit but likely involve cloud infrastructure with CDN support. Performance is fast with minimal technical debt observed. Opportunities exist to further enhance security and compliance documentation.
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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