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Security report for gctech.ie

GC Technology · Technology · Ireland

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

31/100

Risk levelHigh

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

GC Technology is a small Irish IT managed services provider specializing in business IT support, cloud services, network security, and Microsoft 365 solutions. The company holds multiple industry certifications including ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials, positioning itself as a trusted IT partner for businesses seeking reliable and secure IT infrastructure management. Their service offerings include remote and on-site support, proactive network monitoring, disaster recovery, and hardware/software procurement. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear service descriptions and client testimonials, targeting business customers in Ireland. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern plugins such as WPBakery Page Builder and Slider Revolution. It employs HTTPS with Google reCAPTCHA v3 for form security and a cookie consent mechanism, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. Performance and mobile optimization are good, though accessibility features are basic. SEO practices are adequately implemented with proper meta tags and structured data. Security posture is strong with enforced HTTPS and recognized certifications displayed, but could be enhanced by adding explicit security headers and publishing formal security and privacy policies. No critical vulnerabilities or WAF blocking were detected. The domain WHOIS data aligns well with the business claims, showing consistent registration details and appropriate domain age. Overall, GC Technology presents a trustworthy and competent IT services provider with a solid online presence. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security policy transparency would further strengthen their security posture and customer trust.

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

11 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

  4. 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

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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
85
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
0
Average
31

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

GC Technology operates in the competitive IT managed services market in Ireland, leveraging certifications and partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, and security vendors to differentiate itself. Their business model focuses on providing comprehensive IT support including remote and on-site services, cloud migration, and security management. The company targets SMEs requiring reliable IT infrastructure management and business continuity solutions. The presence of client testimonials and a customer portal indicates a customer-centric approach and ongoing client engagement. Their partnerships with remote support and portal providers suggest a mature service ecosystem. The company appears stable with a domain age consistent with their stated experience, supporting credibility and market presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and integration of Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect forms from abuse. Display of ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certifications indicates adherence to recognized security frameworks. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could be exploited. No incident response contact or vulnerability disclosure policy is published, which limits transparency and readiness perception. Cookie consent is implemented, supporting GDPR compliance, but no privacy policy was found, representing a compliance gap. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be improved with formal policies and enhanced HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and readiness.
  3. Add HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen web security.
  4. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with accessibility standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GC Technology
Description
Information Technology Services providing managed IT support, cloud services, network security, project management, and Microsoft 365 solutions.
Key services
Managed Services, Business Continuity Planning, Installation & Configuration, Network Design & Security, Project Management, Cloud Services, Remote IT Support, On-Site Support, Computer Management, Network Monitoring and Management
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WPBakery Page Builder, Slider Revolution, jQuery, Contact Form 7, Google reCAPTCHA v3
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms
  • Use of security certifications
  • Cookie consent mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
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 content-rich.
  2. Strong emphasis on managed IT services and security certifications.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented.
  5. Contact phone number clearly displayed in footer.
  6. Use of modern WordPress plugins and technologies.
  7. No signs of blocking or WAF interference.
  8. Security posture is good but could be improved with additional headers and policies.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using popular plugins like WPBakery Page Builder and Slider Revolution, which provide rich content management and interactive features. The use of Google Fonts and jQuery is standard, and Google reCAPTCHA v3 integration adds form security. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine understanding. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. However, the site lacks advanced accessibility features and some security best practices such as security headers. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from incremental modernization and security hardening.
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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