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Security report for eco-futures.co.uk

Eco Futures · Energy · United Kingdom

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

42/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Eco Futures is a well-established sustainable construction consultancy founded in 2006, specializing in Passivhaus air pressure testing and energy consultancy services across Wales and the West and South West of England. The company serves a diverse client base including major developers, social landlords, architects, and individual developers. Their key services include air pressure testing, energy assessments, SAP, sound testing, and various sustainability-related calculations. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear service descriptions and contact information. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and Yoast SEO, hosted by GoDaddy. It employs modern web technologies and is optimized for mobile devices with good SEO practices. Performance is moderate, and accessibility is basic but functional. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enabled and no visible vulnerabilities, though security headers are missing and no explicit security policies are published. From a security and compliance perspective, the site lacks privacy and cookie policies, which is a notable compliance gap under GDPR. There is no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure information. Contact details for key personnel are clearly provided, enhancing business credibility. WHOIS data confirms domain legitimacy and consistency with the business history. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional but would benefit from enhanced privacy compliance and security transparency to improve user trust and regulatory adherence.

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

11 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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
    • 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

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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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
42

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

Eco Futures occupies a niche market in sustainable construction consultancy with a focus on energy efficiency and air tightness testing. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing presence since 2006, a broad client portfolio, and a network of expert partners across Wales. The business model centers on consultancy and testing services, targeting developers, social landlords, and architects. Revenue streams likely derive from service contracts and assessments. The company demonstrates growth through expanded service offerings and regional coverage. Strategic partnerships and a professional team with LinkedIn presence support their market position. The website content and structure indicate a focus on quality service delivery and client satisfaction.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are visible, which could hinder timely handling of security issues. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies. The site uses up-to-date technologies with no detected vulnerable libraries. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved by implementing security headers, publishing security policies, and enhancing GDPR compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen security posture.
  3. Establish and publish an incident response policy and provide dedicated security contact channels (e.g., security@ or abuse@ emails).
  4. Regularly audit and update all plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain platform security.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security and privacy training to foster a strong security culture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Eco Futures
Description
Eco-futures is a Sustainable Construction Consultancy, specialising in Passivhaus Air Testing; operating throughout Wales & West and Southwest of England.
Key services
Air Pressure Testing, Energy Consultancy & Assessments, Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), Sound Testing, Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) Assessments, U-value calculations, Water Calculations, SBEM Design Stage and As Built Calculations including EPCs, Acoustic consultancy and testing, Thermal Imaging surveying and advice
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, jQuery
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data found
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

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 professionally designed with clear navigation and good content structure
  2. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap
  3. Contact information is clearly provided with emails and phone numbers for key personnel
  4. No security policy or incident response information is present
  5. No visible forms collecting personal data on the homepage
  6. Social media presence limited to LinkedIn profiles of team members
  7. No advertising or tracking scripts detected beyond Yoast SEO
  8. Website uses HTTPS with no visible security warnings
  9. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using Elementor for page building and Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. It leverages jQuery and standard CSS/JS libraries. Hosting is provided by GoDaddy, a reputable provider. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in load speed achievable through optimization of images and scripts. The absence of advanced analytics or tracking scripts suggests minimal data collection, aligning with privacy best practices. Technical risks are low but could be further reduced by implementing security headers and improving privacy compliance.
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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