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Security report for handd.co.uk

HANDD Business Solutions · Technology · United Kingdom

High risk. 3 critical or high findings in Network security, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

HANDD Business Solutions is a UK-based specialist company providing managed services in data security, file transfer, integration, and AI security. With nearly two decades of experience and over 1,000 clients in 27 countries, HANDD positions itself as a trusted partner for enterprise organizations seeking secure and efficient data management solutions. The company offers consultancy, implementation, training, and professional services, supported by a strong partnership ecosystem and a comprehensive portfolio of technology vendors. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design and clear business messaging. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Elementor and integrates multiple modern tracking and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, and Apollo.io. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, with cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced, though there is room for improvement in implementing security headers and publishing explicit security policies. The WHOIS lookup for the domain failed due to querying the subdomain rather than the root domain, resulting in no registrar or registration data. Despite this, the website content and business information appear consistent and credible. The company is part of the Acora Group, which adds to its legitimacy. Overall, the site demonstrates a professional and trustworthy online presence suitable for its target enterprise audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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

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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
67
Security headers
85
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
80
Average
64
After the cap
49

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

HANDD operates in the technology sector focusing on secure data transfer and integration services for enterprises. Its competitive advantage lies in nearly 20 years of specialized experience, a broad client base, and partnerships with leading vendors. The business model centers on B2B managed and professional services, including consultancy, implementation, and training. Revenue streams likely include managed service contracts, professional services fees, and support subscriptions. The company targets large organizations requiring secure data workflows and compliance with data protection regulations. Growth indicators include a global client footprint and continuous service expansion into AI security. The partnership with Acora Group strengthens its market position and resource base.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS and cookie consent management indicating GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for enhancement. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response information, which could improve transparency and readiness. The site uses multiple third-party tracking scripts, but these are managed with consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture is solid for a business website but could benefit from formalized security disclosures and header implementations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and customer trust.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate risks from vulnerable components.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
HANDD Business Solutions
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HANDD Business Solutions
Description
HANDD Business Solutions is an independent specialist in Managed File Transfer, Data Security, Data Integration and AI Security. Serving over 1,000 clients across 27 countries since 2006. Part of the Acora Group, HANDD offers expert advice and bespoke technology solutions to simplify complex data exchanges and secure organisational data throughout its lifecycle.
Key services
Consultancy, Implementation, Training, Security Services, Managed Services, Data Services, Professional Services, Support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 7.0.2, Elementor 4.1.5, Elementor Pro 4.1.3, jQuery 3.7.1, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Apollo.io tracking, Contact Form 7, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
Frameworks
WordPress CMS, Elementor page builder
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads (AW-882148210)
Tracking pixels
Reddit Ads Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Microsoft Clarity, Apollo.io Website Tracker
Marketing tools
Apollo.io
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design
  2. Strong presence of client logos and testimonials indicating established business
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management implemented
  4. Multiple contact methods including phone, email, and contact forms present
  5. Use of modern web technologies and tracking tools with consent
  6. No security.txt or explicit security policy page found
  7. WHOIS data unavailable due to query on subdomain rather than root domain
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using Elementor and Elementor Pro for page building, supported by jQuery and various JavaScript libraries. It integrates Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Apollo.io tracking, and Contact Form 7 for forms. The site is well-structured with SEO meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data for rich search results. Performance is moderate with some optimization potential. Mobile responsiveness is good, and navigation is clear and user-friendly. The technical stack is mature and widely supported, though some technical debt may exist in the form of missing security headers and potential plugin updates.
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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