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Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is a well-established UK-based not-for-profit professional association representing the architectural ironmongery sector. The organization provides education, technical guidance, membership services, and industry advocacy, positioning itself as a leading trade body in its niche. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content targeting professionals, manufacturers, and specifiers within the architectural ironmongery industry. The business model focuses on member support, education, and industry standards promotion. Technically, the website is built on a legacy ASP.NET WebForms platform enhanced with Telerik UI components and modern analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Application Insights. The site is mobile-optimized with good navigation and content structure, though some modernization opportunities exist. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and telemetry implemented, but could be improved by adding explicit security headers and a public security policy. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of professionalism and trustworthiness with clear privacy and cookie policies, active social media presence, and no signs of blocking or malicious activity. The domain age and WHOIS data support the legitimacy of the organization. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, updating legacy components, and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

2 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

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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
52
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
77

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

GAI holds a strong market position as the authoritative trade association for architectural ironmongery in the UK. Its competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive education programs, technical resources, and active community hubs. The business model is membership-driven, offering benefits such as qualifications, technical helplines, and networking events. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, educational course fees, and event sponsorships. The target customers are industry professionals, manufacturers, and specifiers. The organization shows growth potential through digital engagement and industry awards. Partnerships with industry publications like AIJ Magazine enhance its ecosystem. Operationally, the site supports member engagement and knowledge dissemination effectively.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and telemetry via Application Insights is implemented for monitoring. Cookie consent mechanisms are in place, supporting GDPR compliance. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not detected, representing an area for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries are evident in the HTML content. The legacy ASP.NET WebForms framework and Telerik controls require regular patching to mitigate known vulnerabilities. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which could impact transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is adequate but can be enhanced with additional controls and disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Regularly update and patch ASP.NET and Telerik components to address legacy vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a public security policy and vulnerability disclosure page to improve transparency.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet compliance standards and improve user experience.
  5. Optimize website performance and loading times for better user engagement.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI)
Description
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is the voice of the architectural ironmongery sector, working as a not-for-profit professional association to support, assure and represent its members and the wider AI sector.
Key services
Education and qualifications in architectural ironmongery, Technical guidance and standards, Membership services and benefits, Events and awards, Knowledge base and publications
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Microsoft ASP.NET WebForms, jQuery, Telerik UI controls, Google Analytics, Microsoft Application Insights, Bootstrap (implied by modal classes), Chatbase chatbot
Frameworks
ASP.NET WebForms, AjaxControlToolkit, Telerik.Web.UI
Platforms
Windows Server (likely), Azure Application Insights for telemetry
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Application Insights for telemetry
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Application Insights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Application Insights
Marketing tools
Chatbase chatbot
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional trade association site for architectural ironmongery
  2. Content is rich with educational, membership, and industry resources
  3. Use of modern analytics and telemetry tools
  4. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  5. Good cookie consent and privacy policy implementation
  6. No direct phone numbers found in HTML content
  7. Social media presence on LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr
  8. Use of ASP.NET WebForms and Telerik controls indicates legacy technology stack
  9. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Microsoft ASP.NET WebForms with Telerik UI controls, indicating a legacy but stable technology stack. It integrates modern analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Application Insights for telemetry and user behavior tracking. The site uses jQuery and Bootstrap components for UI and responsiveness. Hosting details are not explicit but telemetry endpoints suggest Azure services usage. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical debt is present due to older frameworks, but the site remains functional and professional. Opportunities exist to modernize the stack and improve security and accessibility.
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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