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Security report for gtwholesale.co.uk

Group Tyre Wholesale Limited · Transportation · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Group Tyre Wholesale Limited is a UK-based tyre wholesaler established in 2010, specializing in supplying a wide range of tyres for cars, vans, and 4x4 vehicles. The company targets automotive trade professionals and garages, offering trade online ordering, account management, and employee training resources. Their market position is supported by over 14 years of operation, a large stock inventory, and a dedicated delivery fleet. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme, leveraging common web technologies such as jQuery and PHP. The site demonstrates moderate performance and good mobile optimization but could improve accessibility and SEO. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and DNSSEC enabled, though additional HTTP security headers and published security policies would enhance trust. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear cookie and privacy policies and a consent mechanism. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy, with clear business information and contact channels, though no direct company emails were found. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response information, and improving SEO and accessibility.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

5 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

  2. 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

  3. 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
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  4. 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

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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
47
Security headers
50
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
85
Average
60

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 transportation sector as a tyre wholesaler, serving a medium-sized business market with over 3500 customers and two warehouses. Their business model focuses on wholesale distribution with value-added services such as online ordering and employee training. The company leverages partnerships with manufacturers and e-learning providers to support their operations. Their competitive advantage lies in extensive stock availability, timely deliveries, and experienced sales support. The website content and linked domains reflect a mature business ecosystem with clear growth orientation and customer service focus.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security baseline with HTTPS and DNSSEC enabled, reducing risks of interception and DNS spoofing. However, the absence of advanced HTTP security headers like Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security limits protection against certain attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The cookie consent mechanism aligns with GDPR requirements, but no explicit security policy or incident response contacts are published, which could hinder transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business size but could be improved to meet higher standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability scans to identify and remediate potential risks.
  4. Enhance SEO and accessibility features to improve website reach and compliance.
  5. Consider adding verified company contact emails on the website to facilitate communication.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Group Tyre Wholesale Limited
Description
Group Tyre Wholesale Limited is a tyre wholesaler established in 2010, offering a vast range of car, van, and 4x4 tyres from major manufacturers and value brands. They provide trade online ordering, account forms, and employee training resources. The company emphasizes timely deliveries and expert sales support to help garages and retailers grow their business.
Key services
Tyre wholesale distribution, Online trade ordering, Account management, Employee training
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, jQuery, PHP
Frameworks
Divi
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • DNSSEC enabled
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
WP Statistics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses WordPress with Divi theme, a common and reputable CMS and theme.
  2. Cookie consent banner is implemented with detailed categories.
  3. Contact information is available but no explicit email addresses found in the HTML content.
  4. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  6. Website content is focused on tyre wholesale business with clear calls to action for trade ordering and account forms.
  7. External links mostly relate to business services and training portals.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a widely used CMS (WordPress) with the Divi theme, ensuring flexibility and ease of content management. The technology stack includes jQuery and PHP, common for such sites. Hosting is provided by 123-Reg Limited, a reputable UK registrar and hosting provider. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed and mobile responsiveness. SEO is basic with meta keywords and descriptions present but could be improved with structured data and better accessibility features. The site uses a cookie consent plugin compliant with GDPR, indicating attention to privacy regulations. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security practices.
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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