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Security report for hwlwindows.co.uk

HWL Trade Frames · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

HWL Windows Group is a Leeds-based manufacturer specializing in bespoke flush uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, primarily serving trade fitters across the UK. The company has a well-established online presence with a professional website showcasing its Residence Collection and Sheerline product lines, supported by customer testimonials and design tools. The domain is long-standing since 2003, reinforcing business legitimacy. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with common industry plugins and integrates Google Analytics for user tracking. Cookie consent is implemented, but explicit privacy and terms of service policies are not clearly found in the provided content. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and no obvious vulnerabilities, though security headers and incident response information could be improved. Overall, the site is professional, user-friendly, and trustworthy, targeting trade professionals in the manufacturing sector.

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

8 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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 23 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

  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. 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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  • 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
59
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
52

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

HWL Windows operates in the manufacturing sector, focusing on high-quality window and door fabrication for the UK trade market. Their competitive advantage lies in specialized product ranges like the Residence Collection and Sheerline aluminium systems, supported by strong customer service and positive reviews. The business model is B2B, supplying fitters and builders with bespoke products and design support. The company leverages digital tools such as online quotes and product designers to enhance customer engagement. Social media channels extend their market reach and brand presence. The domain age and hosting provider align with a stable and credible business operation.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent mechanisms, indicating baseline security awareness. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure reduces transparency. Security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not explicitly detected, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found in the analyzed content. The site would benefit from publishing a security policy and implementing additional HTTP security headers to strengthen its security posture and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the website footer or main navigation.
  2. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Create and publish a security policy including incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct regular security audits to maintain compliance and security hygiene.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HWL Trade Frames
Description
HWL Windows is a Leeds based manufacturer of flush uPVC and aluminium windows and doors. Supplying fitters across the UK.
Key services
Manufacture of flush uPVC windows, Manufacture of aluminium windows and doors, Supply to fitters across the UK, Online quotes and order forms, Product design tools (window and door designers)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WPBakery Page Builder, Google Analytics (gtag.js), MonsterInsights plugin, hu-manity.co cookie consent and privacy scripts, jQuery
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, MonsterInsights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
MonsterInsights
Marketing tools
MonsterInsights
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional manufacturer and supplier of bespoke windows and doors based in Leeds, UK.
  2. Content is rich with product information, customer reviews, and design tools.
  3. Uses WordPress CMS with common plugins and Google Analytics for tracking.
  4. Cookie consent is implemented via hu-manity.co scripts.
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content.
  6. Social media presence is active with links to Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
  8. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the provided HTML snippet; contact likely via contact page form.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site content fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using WPBakery Page Builder, with integration of Google Analytics and MonsterInsights for tracking. It uses jQuery and external scripts from hu-manity.co for cookie consent and Tawk.to for live chat support. Hosting is provided by ANS Group Ltd (UKFAST), a reputable UK hosting provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices evident from meta tags and structured data. The site uses modern fonts and responsive design elements. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and implement advanced security headers. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional online presence.
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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