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Security report for hripley.co.uk

H.Ripley & Co · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

H.Ripley & Co is a UK-based scrap metal merchant specializing in the supply and export of high-quality processed ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The company offers a range of services including metal recycling, waste handling, lead acid battery recycling, WEEE processing, aluminium shredding, ELV vehicle depollution, skip hire, and bulk collection. Their market position is that of a leading supplier and exporter in the South East UK region, targeting industrial and commercial customers both domestically and internationally. The website content is professional and informative, though the technical implementation is basic with limited modern features. Technically, the website uses standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with Google Analytics for tracking. There is no evidence of a CMS or advanced frameworks. Performance and mobile optimization are basic, and accessibility features are minimal. Security posture is moderate with no visible HTTPS status or security headers in the provided data. Privacy and cookie policies are absent, indicating compliance gaps. Contact information is clearly presented, enhancing business credibility. Security evaluation reveals no critical vulnerabilities but highlights the absence of HTTPS confirmation, security headers, and formal privacy documentation. The WHOIS lookup failed due to an invalid domain name format, which reduces trust in domain registration legitimacy. However, the website content and contact details support the business's authenticity. Overall, the site is functional but would benefit from improved security and privacy practices. The overall risk is moderate with recommendations to implement HTTPS, add security headers, publish privacy and cookie policies, and clarify domain registration details to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

7 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  2. 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

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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
39
Security headers
65
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
65

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

H.Ripley & Co operates in the scrap metal recycling and waste management sector, serving industrial and commercial clients in the UK and internationally. Their competitive advantage lies in their comprehensive service offerings, including authorised ELV treatment and bespoke waste management solutions. The business model focuses on supply and export of processed metals and related services. Revenue streams likely include metal sales, waste management contracts, skip hire, and consultancy. The company maintains a social media presence and uses Google Analytics for market insights. Growth indicators are not explicit but the company positions itself as a leading regional supplier. Partnerships include the website developer WOW UK. Strategic observations suggest a stable small business with opportunities to modernize digital presence and enhance compliance.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is basic to moderate. The website lacks visible HTTPS confirmation and security headers, which are critical for protecting user data and preventing common web attacks. No forms were detected, reducing immediate input-related risks, but absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps with GDPR and other regulations. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not present, limiting readiness for security events. Use of Google Analytics introduces moderate user tracking without clear privacy disclosures. Overall, the security culture appears minimal, with room for significant improvement in technical controls and policy transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS across the entire website to secure data in transit and improve user trust.
  2. Add essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to comply with GDPR and inform users about data practices.
  4. Establish an incident response plan and provide clear contact channels for security issues, including vulnerability disclosure information.
  5. Enhance website technical infrastructure with modern frameworks and improve mobile optimization and accessibility for better user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
H.Ripley & Co
VAT number
GB 212 9696 02
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
H.Ripley & Co
Description
H.Ripley & Co is a successful supplier and exporter of high quality processed ferrous and non-ferrous metals to steelworks and refineries worldwide. They provide bespoke metal recycling and waste handling services tailored to UK and international customers. Their activities include lead acid battery recycling, WEEE, aluminium shredding, ELV vehicle depollution, skip hire, bulk collection, and are an authorised ELV Certificate of Destruction Treatment Facility.
Key services
Ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling, Waste handling, Lead acid battery recycling, WEEE recycling, Aluminium shredding, ELV vehicle depollution, Skip hire, Bulk collection
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML 4/5, CSS, JavaScript, Google Analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
50/100
Good practices seen
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms.
  2. WHOIS lookup failed due to invalid domain name format.
  3. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on site.
  4. Contact information is clearly presented with phone and email.
  5. No forms detected in the provided HTML content.
  6. Social media presence on Twitter and Facebook linked.
  7. Google Analytics is used for tracking.
  8. No security headers or HTTPS status visible from provided data.
  9. Website content is focused on scrap metal recycling and waste handling.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without a detectable CMS or modern web frameworks. Google Analytics is integrated for visitor tracking. The site design is functional but dated, with limited mobile responsiveness and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with no explicit hosting provider identified. The absence of HTTPS and security headers suggests technical debt and potential risks. There are no visible forms or complex interactive elements, reducing attack surface but also limiting user engagement capabilities. Modernization opportunities include adopting responsive design, implementing HTTPS, and integrating security best practices to reduce technical risks and improve business continuity.
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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