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Security report for idealcomputerservices.ie

Ideal Computer Services · Technology · Ireland

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

32/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Ideal Computer Services is a small Irish IT service provider specializing in IT support, computer repairs, website design, and online marketing, primarily serving Portlaoise and the Midlands region. The company emphasizes Windows upgrades, online marketing with Google ranking guarantees, and affordable hardware sales. Their market position is that of a local trusted provider with over 20 years of experience. Technically, the website uses common tracking and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, and social media integrations but lacks modern security best practices like HTTPS enforcement and security headers. The site content is basic but relevant, with clear contact information and social media presence. Security posture is weak due to missing HTTPS enforcement and absence of privacy and cookie policies despite active tracking scripts. Overall, the website is functional but requires significant improvements in security and privacy compliance to enhance trust and protect user data.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
0/ 100 · Critical
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

11 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

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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. 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"

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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
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
0
Average
32

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

The business operates in the technology sector, focusing on IT services and digital marketing for local customers. Their business model is service-oriented with additional hardware sales. The company leverages social media and online marketing to reach customers but lacks formalized privacy and security policies. The absence of detailed WHOIS data due to privacy protection is typical for small businesses but reduces transparency. The company maintains a portfolio and testimonials to build credibility. Growth potential exists through improved digital maturity and compliance. Partnerships with major platforms like Google and social media enhance their marketing reach.

Security posture

The website's security maturity is low to moderate. Key vulnerabilities include lack of HTTPS enforcement, no security headers, and absence of privacy and cookie policies despite using tracking technologies. Forms collecting personal data do not have visible CAPTCHA or privacy notices, increasing risk of abuse. No incident response or security policy information is provided. The site does not demonstrate compliance with GDPR or other data protection regulations. These gaps expose the business and its customers to potential data breaches and regulatory penalties. Immediate remediation is recommended to improve security posture and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with HSTS and ensure all site content is served securely.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies aligned with GDPR requirements.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Enable CAPTCHA or other bot mitigation on all forms collecting personal data.
  5. Establish and publish an incident response plan and security policy to build trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ideal Computer Services
Description
We specialise in IT services, computer repairs, online marketing, website design, data backup and recovery internet security and computer networking. We also offer computer, printer and scanner recycling services. The number one choice for computer repairs in Portlaoise and the Midlands of Ireland.
Key services
Windows upgrade, Online marketing, Web design and development, Computer repair and maintenance, Sale of desktops, laptops, and tablets
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, jQuery (commented out), ResponsiveSlides (commented out), Google reCAPTCHA (commented out), LinkedIn platform script, Twitter widgets
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
40/100
Good practices seen
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Forms use POST method

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar
Marketing tools
Hotjar
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. No privacy or cookie policy found despite tracking scripts present
  2. Multiple forms present but commented out, indicating possible inactive data collection
  3. Contact information clearly displayed with company domain email and phone number
  4. Social media presence includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
  5. No visible security best practices such as HTTPS enforcement or security headers
  6. Website content is basic but relevant and targeted to local Irish market
  7. No structured data (JSON-LD or Open Graph) found in HTML
  8. No terms of service or security policy pages detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses standard web technologies including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and social media widgets. The HTML is valid but lacks modern frameworks or CMS indications. Performance is moderate with some commented-out scripts suggesting incomplete features. Mobile optimization is basic with a mobile navigation menu present. SEO is basic with meta keywords and description but no structured data or Open Graph tags. Accessibility features are minimal. Hosting provider and CMS are not identifiable from the content. Overall, the technical implementation is functional but dated and could benefit from modernization and enhanced security controls.
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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