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Security report for gainsboroughhardware.com.au

Gainsborough Hardware · Retail · Australia

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

Gainsborough Hardware is a well-established Australian brand specializing in door hardware products including handles, locks, deadbolts, and security hardware. With over 50 years of innovation, the company targets homeowners, builders, and hardware retailers, positioning itself as a reliable and stylish provider in the retail sector. The website reflects a mature digital presence with clear navigation, comprehensive product listings, and active social media engagement. Technically, the site is built on Adobe Experience Manager CMS, leveraging modern web technologies such as Bootstrap, jQuery, and Adobe Launch for analytics and marketing. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and Google reCAPTCHA integration, though some security headers could be enhanced. Privacy compliance is strong with visible policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates a solid security posture and professional business credibility, with no critical vulnerabilities detected.

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

1 finding 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

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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
82
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
83

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

The company operates in the retail sector, focusing on manufacturing and distributing door hardware products. It benefits from a parent company relationship with Allegion Australia, enhancing its market credibility. The business model is product-centric with a focus on quality and style, targeting both end consumers and trade professionals. The website supports this with detailed product categories, collections, and style guides. The presence of privacy and cookie policies, along with active social media channels, indicates a customer-focused approach and compliance with regulatory standards. The company appears to maintain a medium-sized operation with consistent branding and a good reputation in the Australian market.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and integrates Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms, indicating a baseline security maturity. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not evident in the provided data, representing an area for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The cookie consent mechanism aligns with GDPR compliance, enhancing privacy protection. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not publicly available, which is common but could be improved to enhance trust. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from additional hardening and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards for broader compliance and usability.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider publishing data protection officer contact details to strengthen GDPR compliance and user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Gainsborough Hardware
Description
Gainsborough door handles, deadbolts and door locks are made for everyday living. Backed by 50 years of innovation, we fuse style and security into reliable, beautiful, and versatile hardware.
Key services
Door handles, Deadbolts, Door locks, Security hardware, Pull handles, Accessories
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, FontAwesome, Adobe Launch, Google reCAPTCHA, PriceSpider widget
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Adobe Launch
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Adobe Launch, Google Analytics (implied by gtag.js event), PriceSpider
Marketing tools
Adobe Launch
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses Adobe Experience Manager CMS.
  2. Site is well structured with clear navigation menus and product categories.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  4. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in the HTML content.
  5. Social media presence is active with official accounts linked.
  6. WHOIS data is privacy protected or unavailable, typical for commercial domains.
  7. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site content fully accessible.
  8. Use of modern web technologies and tracking tools is evident.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager, a robust enterprise CMS, indicating a mature technical infrastructure. It uses Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery for client-side scripting. Adobe Launch and Google Analytics are used for analytics and marketing, with PriceSpider providing product pricing widgets. The site loads asynchronously critical scripts like reCAPTCHA and tracking pixels, optimizing performance. Mobile optimization is good, and SEO meta tags are well implemented. However, some accessibility features appear basic and could be improved. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but the domain uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration. Overall, the technical stack is modern and well implemented with room for incremental improvements.
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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