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Security report for farrerandfenwick.co.uk

Farrer and Fenwick · Transportation · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Farrer and Fenwick is a well-established removals company based in Surrey, UK, operating since 2002. They offer a comprehensive range of services including domestic, business, and international removals, as well as secure storage solutions. Their market position is that of a trusted local and international service provider with strong customer support and recognized certifications such as BAR membership and Which Trusted Trader status. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear contact details and service descriptions. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Genesis Framework, leveraging common technologies such as jQuery and Contact Form 7 for forms. It integrates Microsoft Clarity for analytics and user behavior tracking. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices and structured data enhancing search visibility. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in accessibility and security headers. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks visible security headers and does not provide explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure information. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy and cookie policy present but no active cookie consent mechanism. The overall security posture is good but could be enhanced by implementing recommended headers and formal security policies. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professional, and serves its business purpose effectively. Strategic improvements in security and privacy compliance would further strengthen its risk profile and customer trust.

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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  2. 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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  • Security score drift

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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
42
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

Farrer and Fenwick operates in the transportation sector, specializing in removals and storage services. Their business model focuses on personalized service with a strong emphasis on customer care and reliability. The company targets residential and business customers in Surrey and internationally, leveraging a fleet and storage facilities. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing presence since 2002, BAR membership, and Which Trusted Trader accreditation, which enhance credibility. Revenue streams likely include removals, packing services, storage rentals, and international shipping. The partnership ecosystem includes industry associations and trusted trader platforms. Growth indicators include a comprehensive service offering and digital presence with online quotes and contact forms. The company maintains a professional online presence but could benefit from expanded digital marketing and security transparency.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate to good. The website uses HTTPS exclusively, which is mandatory for secure communications. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. There is no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy, which limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. GDPR compliance is partially addressed through a privacy policy, but the lack of a cookie consent mechanism is a compliance gap. The use of reputable plugins and analytics tools is positive, but monitoring for plugin vulnerabilities is recommended. Overall, the security culture appears basic with room for improvement in formal policies and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to ensure full GDPR compliance and inform users about tracking.
  3. Develop and publish an incident response policy or security statement to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Consider creating a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and scripts to mitigate risks from vulnerable components.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Farrer and Fenwick Removals Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Farrer and Fenwick
Description
A Surrey, UK and international removals company, who take looking after your possessions seriously, including a purpose built storage centre.
Key services
Domestic Removals, Business Moves, International Removals, Secure Storage
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Contact Form 7, Google Fonts, Microsoft Clarity
Frameworks
Genesis Framework (WordPress theme)
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable plugins

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Microsoft Clarity
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 challenges.
  2. Clear and consistent branding and business information.
  3. Use of structured data (JSON-LD) for business and location enhances SEO and trust.
  4. Contact information is prominently displayed and consistent across multiple locations.
  5. No explicit privacy or security policy pages beyond basic privacy/cookie policy.
  6. No terms of service or incident response information found.
  7. Use of Microsoft Clarity for analytics and user behavior tracking.
  8. No visible security headers detected in HTML content; likely managed at server level but not confirmed.
  9. Website uses WordPress CMS with Genesis Framework and common plugins.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using the Genesis Framework, which is a reputable and widely used theme framework. It employs jQuery and Contact Form 7 for interactive elements and form handling. Google Fonts are used for typography, and Microsoft Clarity is integrated for user analytics. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO metadata and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine understanding. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected but potential for optimization. Accessibility features are basic, with skip links present but no advanced ARIA roles or accessibility enhancements noted. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from improved security headers and enhanced privacy controls. Hosting provider details are limited to registrar information, with no explicit hosting or CDN details found.
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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