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Security report for harris.ie

Harris Security Installations · Other · Ireland

Partial score · DNS & email only

42/100

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

Harris Security Installations is a small Irish company specializing in the installation and servicing of security systems for both residential and commercial clients across Ireland. The company is PSA approved, indicating compliance with industry standards, and offers a range of services including intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, and 24-hour monitoring. Their market position is that of a trusted local expert with nearly two decades of experience in Leinster. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting homeowners and businesses seeking reliable security solutions. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme and WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities. It integrates Google Analytics for user tracking and employs plugins for cookie consent and social media feeds, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, includes a contact form with captcha, and displays cookie consent mechanisms, but lacks explicit security headers and a vulnerability disclosure policy. Overall, the site is well-maintained with no signs of blocking or WAF interference, and WHOIS data supports the legitimacy of the domain registration.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
60/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • 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

  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.

    • 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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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
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
60
Average
42

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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 security services sector, focusing on installation and maintenance of security systems. Their business model combines service provision with product sales via an online shop. The target market includes residential customers concerned with home safety and commercial clients requiring comprehensive security solutions. The company leverages certifications such as PSA approval and NSAI advisories to build trust. Their digital presence includes active social media channels and a user-friendly website with clear navigation and contact options. Partnerships with recognized bodies and a professional marketing agency enhance their credibility. Growth indicators include a diverse service offering and integration of modern monitoring technologies. The company appears to maintain a localized focus within Ireland, particularly Leinster, with no evidence of subsidiaries or parent companies.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with enforced HTTPS and a contact form protected by a captcha challenge to mitigate spam. Cookie consent is actively managed, reflecting GDPR awareness. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options suggests room for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a security.txt file or dedicated incident response contact channels indicates limited formal vulnerability disclosure and incident management readiness. Overall, the security measures are adequate for a small business website but could be enhanced to align with best practices and compliance requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to strengthen browser security.
  2. Establish a security.txt file and a clear vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting and incident response.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Review and document cookie consent and data retention policies to ensure full GDPR compliance and transparency.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Harris Security Installations
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Harris Security Installations
Description
Welcome to Harris Security Installations, PSA approved installers of security systems to both the residential and commercial market throughout Ireland.
Key services
Commercial security systems, Residential security systems, 24 hour monitoring service, Support and servicing, Security product shop
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, WooCommerce, Google Analytics, MonsterInsights, Instagram Feed plugin, Cookie Law Info plugin, Monarch social sharing plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Contact form with captcha
  • Cookie consent banner with settings
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics via MonsterInsights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
MonsterInsights, Monarch
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 using WordPress and Divi theme.
  2. Clear navigation with dedicated pages for services, contact, and shop.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and visible.
  4. Contact form includes captcha to reduce spam.
  5. Social media presence is active on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest.
  6. No signs of WAF or blocking mechanisms.
  7. SSL is enabled and enforced.
  8. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities in HTML.
  9. Business is PSA approved and linked to NSAI advisory, enhancing trust.
  10. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistency.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a widely used CMS platform, WordPress, utilizing the Divi theme and WooCommerce plugin for e-commerce functionality. It employs modern web fonts from Google Fonts and integrates social media feeds and analytics via reputable plugins. The site loads a variety of CSS and JavaScript assets, including lazy loading for images, which aids performance. While the site is mobile responsive and SEO optimized with Yoast SEO plugin, there is moderate technical debt indicated by the absence of some security headers and limited accessibility features. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed, but the site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in asset optimization and caching strategies. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security configurations.
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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