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Security report for durancecleaning.co.uk

Durance Cleaning Services · Other · United Kingdom

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

Security score

41/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Durance Cleaning Services Ltd is a small, established cleaning company founded in 2012 and operating primarily in the North East of England. The company offers a broad range of commercial cleaning and facility management services, including consumables supply, Covid-19 fogging, gardening, pest control, and waste removal. Their market position is that of a reliable and professional regional service provider with a strong emphasis on safety and client satisfaction. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and Elementor Pro, hosted by OVH, and employs modern web technologies such as jQuery and Font Awesome. The site is mobile-optimized and presents a good user experience, though it lacks advanced accessibility features and comprehensive SEO optimizations. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS with no visible security headers, and no exposed vulnerabilities were detected. However, the absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional but would benefit from enhanced privacy compliance and security hardening.

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. 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 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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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
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
41

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 targets public and private sector businesses in the North East, leveraging a service-based business model focused on commercial cleaning and ancillary facility services. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing presence since 2012, personalized client relationships, and recognized certifications such as Safe Contractor and CHAS. The company appears to have a stable client base with positive testimonials and a clear local market focus. The website reflects a consistent brand image and professional content, supporting business credibility. There is no evidence of parent or subsidiary companies, and partnerships are limited to the website design agency. Revenue streams are likely service contracts and consumables supply. Growth indicators include service diversification and regional expansion.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enabled and no visible sensitive data exposure. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, which limits transparency and preparedness. The absence of privacy and cookie policies also indicates non-compliance with GDPR and related regulations. No signs of malware, phishing, or other critical vulnerabilities were found. Overall, the security maturity is basic but functional, with room for improvement in policy transparency and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with GDPR compliance details.
  2. Add security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Create and publish an incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet WCAG standards for broader user inclusivity.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Durance Cleaning Services Ltd
Registration number
08073019
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Durance Cleaning Services
Description
Durance Cleaning Services is a cleaning company established in 2012 by Jacki Durance. It provides commercial cleaning and a wide range of facility services including consumables supply, Covid-19 fogging, gardening, handyman services, pest control, waste removal, and window cleaning across the North East of England. The company emphasizes safety, professionalism, and a personal touch in its service delivery.
Key services
Commercial Cleaning, Consumables Supply, Covid 19 Fogging, Daily Office Cleaning, Gardening Services, Handyman Services, One Off Cleans, Pest Control, Void Cleaning, Washroom Supplies
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Elementor, Elementor Pro, Font Awesome, Google Fonts (Roboto, Roboto Slab)
Frameworks
WordPress, Elementor
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
Elementor Pro
Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional small business site for a cleaning services company.
  2. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Contact information is clearly presented with phone, email, and physical address.
  4. No forms detected in the HTML content provided.
  5. Social media presence limited to Facebook.
  6. No analytics or tracking scripts detected.
  7. Website uses WordPress with Elementor and Elementor Pro plugins.
  8. No visible security headers detected; HTTPS is enabled.
  9. Certifications displayed enhance trust.
  10. No incident response or security policy information available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using Elementor and Elementor Pro, which provides a flexible and visually appealing design. The use of jQuery and Font Awesome is standard for interactive and iconographic elements. Hosting by OVH is a reputable choice, and HTTPS is properly configured. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected, though optimization opportunities exist. The site is mobile responsive and has a clear navigation structure. However, SEO and accessibility could be improved with better meta tags, alt attributes, and ARIA roles. No analytics or tracking scripts were detected, indicating minimal user tracking. The technical debt appears low, but the absence of security headers and compliance policies suggests areas for modernization and risk reduction.
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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