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Security report for griffinmill.co.uk

Griffin Mill · Transportation · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Griffin Mill is a reputable automotive dealership based in South Wales, specializing in new and used cars from brands such as Peugeot, Kia, Fiat, Nissan, and Vauxhall. The company targets local customers in the Pontypridd and Cardiff areas, offering a range of vehicles and financing options. Their market position is that of a premier dealership in the region, supported by a professional website with structured data and active social media presence. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager, and Preact for frontend enhancements. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices with appropriate meta tags and structured data. However, no explicit CMS or hosting provider information was detected. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and integrates several tracking and analytics tools, but lacks visible security headers and explicit privacy or cookie policies in the provided content. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable due to a naming rules violation by Nominet UK, which raises concerns about domain legitimacy or registration status, although the website content itself appears professional and trustworthy. Overall, the website presents a solid business front with good technical implementation but would benefit from enhanced privacy compliance and clearer domain registration transparency to improve trust and security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. 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

  4. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
69
Security headers
70
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
73
Average
59

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

Griffin Mill operates in the automotive retail sector, focusing on new and used car sales in South Wales. Their competitive advantage lies in their multi-brand offering and local market presence. The business model revolves around direct vehicle sales and financing services. The company maintains an active digital presence with social media channels and structured data to enhance visibility. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website and integration of modern analytics tools. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified. The partnership ecosystem includes social media platforms and third-party analytics providers.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and use of reputable analytics services. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Compliance gaps exist due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which are critical for GDPR adherence. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not evident. The domain's WHOIS data issues introduce additional risk factors regarding legitimacy and ownership transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with explicit user consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Establish a security.txt file or dedicated vulnerability disclosure page to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and analytics tools to mitigate risks from vulnerable libraries.
  5. Clarify domain registration details and resolve WHOIS inconsistencies to improve trustworthiness and reduce suspicion.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Registration number
02624763
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Griffin Mill
Description
Griffin Mill is a local dealership offering new and used cars from brands including Peugeot, Kia, Fiat, Abarth, Leapmotor, Nissan, and Vauxhall near Pontypridd, Cardiff, South Wales.
Key services
New car sales, Used car sales, Vehicle financing options
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager, Preact, Impel Analytics, Swiper.js, Google Fonts
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and analytics scripts with cookie consent

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Impel Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Infinity Tracking
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 rich content and structured data
  2. No privacy or cookie policy pages detected in the provided HTML
  3. No contact forms detected in the truncated HTML content
  4. Multiple social media profiles linked and verified via JSON-LD
  5. Use of modern web fonts and responsive design
  6. Extensive use of third-party analytics and tracking scripts
  7. No explicit security headers detected in provided data
  8. WHOIS data unavailable due to domain naming rules violation
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack with Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager, and Preact for frontend interactivity. It loads Google Fonts and employs Swiper.js for UI components. The site is responsive and optimized for mobile devices. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected. The CMS is not explicitly identified but appears to be a custom or proprietary automotive platform. Hosting details are not disclosed. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced with ARIA roles and landmarks.
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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