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Security report for durhamcitytransport.com

Durham City Transport Ltd · Transportation · United Kingdom

High risk. 4 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Durham City Transport Ltd is a family-run haulage and distribution company based in County Durham, UK, specializing in domestic transport, storage, and logistics services. The company positions itself as a regional service provider with a focus on prompt and reliable logistics solutions, supported by a fleet of 44-tonne curtain-sided trailers and a 30,000 square foot storage facility. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting UK businesses requiring haulage and storage services. Technically, the website employs a range of established JavaScript libraries and plugins such as jQuery, Owl Carousel, bxSlider, and FontAwesome, alongside Google Analytics and ShareThis for tracking and social sharing. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design elements and basic accessibility features. SEO practices are adequately implemented with proper meta tags and structured data. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS but lacks visible HTTP security headers and explicit security or incident response policies. Cookie consent and privacy policy are present, indicating GDPR compliance awareness. However, the absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, which impacts overall trustworthiness. Overall, the website presents a solid business front with good content quality and technical implementation but requires improvements in security posture and domain registration transparency to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

4 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.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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. 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 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
52
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
54
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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, focusing on domestic haulage and logistics within the UK. Its business model revolves around providing transport and storage services to regional clients, leveraging a family-run approach that may appeal to local businesses seeking personalized service. The presence of Road Haulage Association accreditations adds credibility and compliance with industry standards. The website's content and structure suggest a stable but small-sized enterprise with no evident parent or subsidiary companies. The lack of social media presence and limited marketing tools indicates a traditional business approach with moderate digital engagement. The company appears to maintain a straightforward service offering without complex partnerships or affiliate programs.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent implemented. However, it lacks critical HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options, which are essential for mitigating common web vulnerabilities. No security policy or incident response information is publicly available, which may hinder transparency and preparedness in case of security incidents. The use of multiple third-party scripts introduces potential risks if not regularly audited. No forms on the homepage reduce immediate attack surface, but contact forms on other pages should be reviewed for input validation and security. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a significant concern, potentially indicating domain registration issues or privacy protection that is not justified for this business type. Overall, the security posture is adequate but requires enhancements to meet best practices and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen web security.
  2. Verify and update domain registration details to ensure WHOIS data is accurate and publicly available to enhance trust.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and libraries to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and perform periodic security testing of all forms and input points across the website.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Durham City Transport Ltd
Registration number
02652527
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Durham City Transport Ltd
Description
Durham City Transport Ltd is a family run haulage and distribution company based in County Durham offering Transport, Storage & Logistics for UK Domestic Haulage.
Key services
Transport Services, Storage Services, Logistics
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, jQuery UI, Owl Carousel, bxSlider, FontAwesome 5, Google Analytics, ShareThis, Modernizr
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
ShareThis
Marketing tools
ShareThis
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 no blocking or WAF detected
  2. No WHOIS data available for domain, indicating possible domain registration issues
  3. Professional and consistent business presentation with clear contact details
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy implemented indicating GDPR awareness
  5. No security policy or incident response information publicly available
  6. Use of multiple third-party scripts including analytics and social sharing
  7. No forms detected on homepage; contact form likely on separate page
  8. No social media links explicitly found in HTML content
  9. Road Haulage Association accreditation displayed as trust indicator
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a combination of popular JavaScript libraries and plugins such as jQuery, jQuery UI, Owl Carousel, bxSlider, and FontAwesome, indicating a reliance on mature and widely supported technologies. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for visitor tracking, while ShareThis provides social sharing capabilities. The site is responsive and mobile-friendly, with a clean layout and clear navigation. However, no CMS or hosting provider information is discernible from the HTML content. Performance is moderate, with some reliance on external CDNs for libraries which aids loading speed. The absence of modern frameworks or headless CMS suggests a traditional web architecture. Opportunities exist to modernize the tech stack and improve performance and security through updated libraries and enhanced server configurations.
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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