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ESP Global Services Ltd · Transportation · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ESP Global Services Ltd is a UK-based, award-winning provider of bespoke IT support solutions with a global footprint, specializing in sectors such as aviation, retail, and non-profit organizations. The company offers a comprehensive range of IT services including help desk support, ServiceNow consulting, field services, and lifecycle management, positioning itself as a trusted partner for international organizations requiring consistent and scalable IT support. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and strong branding consistency. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using the Divi theme and integrates advanced tools such as HubSpot analytics and GDPR compliance plugins, indicating a good level of digital maturity. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, cookie consent mechanisms, and multiple ISO certifications displayed, although there is room for improvement in publishing explicit security policies and incident response information. Overall, the site demonstrates high trustworthiness and professionalism, supporting the company’s market position as a reliable global IT services provider.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
75/ 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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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

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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
0
Security headers
95
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
75
Average
58

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

ESP Global Services operates in the IT support and managed services market, targeting large international organizations across multiple industries, notably aviation and retail. The company leverages its decades of experience and multiple ISO certifications to differentiate itself in a competitive market. Its business model focuses on delivering tailored IT solutions that adapt to client needs globally, supported by a strong partnership ecosystem as evidenced by the partner login domain. The company actively promotes its awards and accreditations, enhancing its credibility. Marketing and analytics tools are well integrated, supporting data-driven decision-making and customer engagement. The presence of multilingual support via WPML suggests a strategy to serve diverse geographic markets. Overall, ESP Global Services exhibits a robust business intelligence profile with clear growth and partnership strategies.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and employs cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR, reflecting a strong commitment to privacy and security. Multiple ISO certifications, including ISO 27001:2022, indicate adherence to recognized security standards. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy, incident response contact, and vulnerability disclosure page limits transparency in security governance. No security headers were explicitly detected in the HTML content, suggesting potential areas for enhancement. The site does not expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries visibly. Security best practices such as secure forms and privacy compliance are observed. The overall security posture is good but could be improved by publishing explicit security documentation and implementing additional HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security governance and controls.
  2. Add an incident response contact or page to facilitate reporting and handling of security incidents.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  5. Improve accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and enhance user experience for all users.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ESP Global Services Ltd
Description
ESP Global Services provides bespoke IT support solutions to meet your organisation's requirements anywhere in the world.
Key services
IT Help Desk, ServiceNow Consulting, IT Field Services and IMACDs, Onsite IT Support, Airport Operations IT Support, Lifecycle Services, Warehouse and Staging, IT Professional Services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, Revolution Slider, jQuery, HubSpot Analytics, Complianz GDPR Plugin, WPML Multilingual CMS, Burst Statistics
Frameworks
Yoast SEO, GDPR Compliance via Complianz
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in
  • Use of GDPR compliance plugin
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics, Burst Statistics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics, Burst Statistics
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Burst Statistics
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 with clear navigation and comprehensive content.
  2. Strong emphasis on compliance with GDPR and cookie consent.
  3. Multiple ISO certifications and awards indicate a mature and reputable business.
  4. Use of modern WordPress plugins and technologies for SEO, analytics, and user experience.
  5. No signs of security blocking or WAF interference.
  6. Contact information is clearly presented with verified company emails and phone numbers.
  7. Social media presence on LinkedIn and Twitter is actively linked.
  8. No visible security policy or incident response page; opportunity for improvement.
  9. No visible vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Divi theme, which provides a flexible and responsive design framework. It integrates advanced plugins such as Revolution Slider for dynamic content, WPML for multilingual support, and Complianz for GDPR cookie compliance. Analytics are handled via HubSpot, Google Analytics, and Burst Statistics, enabling comprehensive user behavior tracking. The site demonstrates good SEO practices with Yoast SEO integration and proper meta tags. Performance is moderate, with deferred CSS loading and lazy loading of images. The technical stack is mature and well-maintained, though there is an opportunity to optimize performance further and enhance security headers. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, though some accessibility improvements could be made.
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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