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Security report for icrscotland.co.uk

ICR Scotland · Retail · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ICR Scotland is a specialist provider of EPoS solutions focused on the retail and hospitality sectors in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of software and hardware products, including ICRTouch EPoS systems, remote management tools, loyalty software, and wireless ordering solutions. Their market position is strengthened by authorized partnerships and a clear focus on sector-specific needs. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with good content quality and user experience. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Elementor page builder and the GeneratePress theme, hosted by GoDaddy.com, LLC. It employs modern web technologies such as jQuery and Google reCAPTCHA v3 for form security. The site is mobile optimized and performs moderately well, though some accessibility features could be improved. SEO practices are adequately implemented with proper meta tags and structured navigation. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses reCAPTCHA to protect forms, but lacks important security headers which could enhance protection against common web attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of explicit privacy and cookie policies, which is a notable gap given GDPR requirements. Contact information is available primarily through forms, with no direct emails or phone numbers published. Overall, the website presents a low risk profile with a legitimate domain registration consistent with the business history. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security headers would strengthen the security posture and regulatory adherence, enhancing trust and user confidence.

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

  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 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"

    • 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

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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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
59

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

ICR Scotland operates in a niche market providing EPoS solutions tailored for retail and hospitality businesses such as pubs, restaurants, hotels, and educational institutions. Their business model is B2B, focusing on software sales, support, and integration services. The company leverages partnerships with established EPoS software providers like ICRTouch to deliver comprehensive solutions. Revenue streams likely include software licensing, hardware sales, and ongoing support contracts. The target customer segment includes small to medium-sized enterprises in Scotland and potentially the wider UK. The presence of testimonials and partner logos indicates a positive reputation and customer satisfaction. Growth opportunities exist in expanding sector coverage and enhancing digital marketing efforts.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented, ensuring encrypted communications. The use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms mitigates automated abuse. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No signs of malware, phishing, or exposed credentials were found. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are missing, representing compliance gaps under GDPR. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not provided, which could hinder timely security issue reporting. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business scale but could be improved with standard best practices and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance web security.
  3. Provide clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure contacts to improve security transparency and readiness.
  4. Publish direct contact information such as company emails and phone numbers to improve trust and accessibility.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ICR Scotland
Description
Specialists in EPoS solutions for retail and hospitality, providing ICRTouch EPoS systems and software to streamline business operations, stock management, loyalty programs, and remote management.
Key services
EPoS Software, EPoS Solutions, Remote Management, Loyalty Software, Wireless Ordering
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, PHP, jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA v3
Frameworks
GeneratePress theme, Elementor page builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
Marketing tools
Calendly
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 and well-structured.
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Contact information is primarily via forms; no direct emails or phone numbers found.
  4. Uses modern WordPress technologies and Elementor builder.
  5. No security headers detected; HTTPS is enforced.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  7. Testimonials and partner logos enhance trustworthiness.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the GeneratePress theme and Elementor page builder, which allows for flexible and responsive design. It uses jQuery and Google reCAPTCHA v3 for enhanced user interaction and form security. Hosting is provided by GoDaddy.com, LLC, a reputable provider. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in accessibility and SEO enhancements. The site lacks some security headers which are recommended for modern web applications. The technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but could benefit from modernization in security and compliance features.
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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