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Security report for fermeng.ie

Ferm Engineering Ltd · Energy · Ireland

High risk. 12 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

27/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Ferm Engineering Ltd is a well-established Irish company specializing in renewable energy solutions, mechanical, and electrical engineering services primarily serving domestic and commercial sectors in Donegal and wider Ireland. Founded in 2006, the company positions itself as a leader in solar PV panel installation and smart battery solutions, supported by client testimonials and NSAI certifications. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear service offerings and a focus on quality and sustainability. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including WooCommerce, LayerSlider, and Google Analytics, providing a moderate performance and good mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms, though lacking explicit security policies or incident response information. Overall, the site demonstrates high business credibility and good privacy compliance, with room for improvement in security transparency and accessibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 100 · Critical
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

12 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

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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.

    • 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

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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
0
Average
27

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

Ferm Engineering operates in the energy sector with a focus on renewable technologies and engineering services. Their business model centers on project-based installations and maintenance for public, commercial, and domestic clients. The company leverages certifications and client endorsements to strengthen market position. Their digital presence supports lead generation and client engagement through contact forms and detailed project portfolios. Partnerships are indicated via LinkedIn presence, and the company maintains a clear local focus with expansion across Ireland. The website content and structure support a professional image aligned with their service offerings and target audience.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with good SSL configuration and standard security headers, indicating a baseline secure environment. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. However, there is no dedicated security policy or incident response page, nor a security.txt file, which limits transparency on security governance and vulnerability handling. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The site uses common WordPress plugins, which require regular updates to mitigate risks. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business scale but could be enhanced with formalized policies and incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and trust.
  2. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures and improve security posture.
  3. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with best practices and improve user experience.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding terms of service to clarify user and client agreements.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Ferm Engineering Ltd
VAT number
IE 8296030J
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ferm Engineering Ltd
Description
Trusted experts in renewables, mechanical and electrical solutions for the domestic and commercial sector. Specialising in Solar PV panels and smart battery solutions. Based in Donegal, Ireland.
Key services
Solar PV panel installation, Energy efficient heating, Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Smart battery solutions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, LayerSlider, Slider Revolution, Google Analytics, jQuery, MonsterInsights, Contact Form 7, Cookie Law Info plugin, WPBakery Page Builder
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (implied by WordPress ecosystem)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Jetpack Stats
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Jetpack Stats
Marketing tools
MonsterInsights
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 and well maintained
  2. Clear focus on renewable energy and engineering services
  3. Good use of client testimonials and certifications to build trust
  4. Cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms implemented
  5. No visible security or privacy red flags
  6. Contact information is comprehensive and easy to find
  7. No terms of service or explicit security policy pages found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature WordPress platform using popular plugins such as WooCommerce, LayerSlider, and WPBakery Page Builder. The tech stack supports responsive design and moderate performance, with integration of Google Analytics and Jetpack for analytics and tracking. The site uses modern fonts and CSS techniques, but some inline styles and legacy scripts are present. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but the site uses standard WordPress hosting infrastructure. Technical debt appears low, though some optimization opportunities exist in performance and accessibility. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business needs effectively with room for modernization.
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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