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Security report for edmonds-accountancy.co.uk

Edmonds Accountancy Ltd. · Finance · United Kingdom

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Edmonds Accountancy Ltd. is a professional accountancy firm based in Reading, Berkshire, UK, offering a wide range of accounting and business advisory services tailored to both businesses and individuals. The company emphasizes client support, transparency with no hidden fees, and expertise in areas such as VAT returns, payroll, self-assessments, and cloud accounting. Their market position is that of a local, approachable, and trusted accounting partner with a strong focus on client relationships and business growth support. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages modern web technologies including jQuery, Gravity Forms for data collection, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel for tracking, and Google reCAPTCHA v3 for form security. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, with a professional design and clear navigation. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and uses reCAPTCHA to protect forms, but lacks explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could enhance protection. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies, including consent mechanisms. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with strong business credibility and good technical implementation. The main concern is the failure to retrieve WHOIS data due to domain naming rules issues, which limits verification of domain legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include improving security headers, verifying domain registration status, and publishing a security policy to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

  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. 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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
48

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

Edmonds Accountancy operates in the finance sector, targeting small to medium-sized businesses and individuals in the Reading and Berkshire area. Their competitive advantage lies in personalized client support, transparent pricing, and expertise in cloud accounting and Making Tax Digital initiatives. The business model is service-oriented, generating revenue through accounting, tax, payroll, and advisory services. The company maintains a professional online presence with client testimonials and CIMA certification as trust signals. Growth indicators include active content marketing via blogs and newsletters. The partnership ecosystem includes recognized industry certifications but no explicit partner domains were identified. The company appears focused on local market penetration with potential for expansion through digital channels.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture. HTTPS is enforced, and Google reCAPTCHA v3 is implemented to protect forms from automated abuse. Tracking and analytics scripts are used responsibly with privacy policies in place. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security hardening. No signs of exposed credentials, malware, or phishing were found. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, indicating a gap in transparency. The WHOIS lookup failure raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, which should be addressed to avoid trust issues. Overall, the site is secure for typical business use but could benefit from enhanced security controls and documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Verify and resolve domain registration issues to ensure WHOIS data is accessible and consistent with business information, enhancing domain legitimacy and trust.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Maintain regular updates of all CMS components, plugins, and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure compatibility with security standards.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and providing clear user controls over tracking and data collection.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Edmonds Accountancy Ltd.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Edmonds Accountancy Ltd.
Description
Edmonds Accountancy provides expert accountancy services in Reading, Berkshire, offering support and advice for businesses and individuals with no hidden fees. They specialize in accounting, tax, payroll, VAT returns, business advice, and cloud accounting.
Key services
Accounts, Self Assessments, VAT Returns, Payroll / CIS, Business Advice, Valuations, Business Start-ups, Forecasting, Planning
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Gravity Forms, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, Google reCAPTCHA v3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Professional and consistent branding with clear business focus.
  3. Comprehensive contact information including phone, email, physical addresses, and contact form.
  4. Use of modern tracking and analytics tools with privacy compliance measures.
  5. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for security improvements.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, indicating potential domain registration issues.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern front-end leveraging jQuery and optimized CSS. It uses Gravity Forms for data collection, integrated with Google reCAPTCHA v3 for spam protection. Analytics and marketing tools include Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, and Facebook Pixel, indicating a mature digital marketing setup. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with good SEO practices including meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in caching and resource optimization. No hosting provider information was detected. The technical stack is appropriate for a small professional services firm, with opportunities to enhance security and performance further.
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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