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Security report for ilumitex.co.uk

Pittaway Special Coatings Limited · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

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

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Pittaway Special Coatings Limited operates the Ilumitex® brand, providing innovative decorative dry flake spray paint systems for interior walls, targeting both residential and commercial markets. The company emphasizes durability, environmental friendliness, and bespoke color customization, positioning itself as a niche manufacturer with a strong UK presence. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear business contact information and case studies demonstrating product longevity. Technically, the website employs modern frontend technologies including Bootstrap 5.3.7, Animate.css, and Google Tag Manager for analytics. The site is mobile-optimized with good navigation and SEO practices, though some accessibility features could be improved. Performance is moderate with no detected WAF or blocking mechanisms. From a security perspective, the site lacks visible security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, which are recommended for GDPR compliance and enhanced security posture. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain naming query issues, but the website content and contact details support legitimacy. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional digital presence with room for improvement in security headers, privacy compliance, and WHOIS transparency. Strategic enhancements in these areas would strengthen the company's security posture and regulatory adherence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • 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

  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.

    • 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

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

    • 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

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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
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
43

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Ilumitex® holds a competitive position in the decorative coatings manufacturing sector, leveraging bespoke and standard product ranges to serve architects, builders, and commercial clients. The business model focuses on manufacturing and supplying durable, environmentally friendly wall paint systems with customization options. Revenue streams likely derive from product sales and bespoke service offerings. The company maintains partnerships and certifications that enhance credibility. Growth indicators include long-term case studies and active social media engagement. The company operates primarily in the UK market with a small-sized business footprint.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. The absence of key security headers and cookie consent mechanisms indicates gaps in best practices and GDPR compliance. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, which may impact readiness. The use of Google Tag Manager introduces moderate user tracking, necessitating clear privacy disclosures. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found, but improvements in security headers and privacy controls are advised to mitigate risks and enhance trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Deploy a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve security culture and readiness.
  4. Ensure WHOIS data is accurate and accessible by verifying domain registration details and correcting any naming issues.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize vulnerabilities and maintain privacy compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Pittaway Special Coatings Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Pittaway Special Coatings Limited
Description
Ilumitex® offers a decorative dry flake spray paint system for interior walls suitable for residential and commercial projects, providing durable, environmentally friendly, and customizable wall coverings.
Key services
Decorative wall paint systems, Bespoke colour matching, Durable interior wall coverings
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap 5.3.7, Animate.css, Tiny-slider, LineIcons, Google Tag Manager
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia
  2. No WAF or security challenge detected
  3. WHOIS data unavailable due to domain naming error in query
  4. Contact information is clearly presented and consistent
  5. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite GDPR relevance
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response info found
  7. Use of modern frontend technologies and Google Tag Manager for analytics
  8. No visible security headers detected in provided data
  9. Website content is safe and suitable for general audiences
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern frontend stack with Bootstrap 5.3.7, Animate.css, and Tiny-slider for UI components and animations. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and marketing tracking. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO meta tags and structured navigation. However, no CMS or hosting provider details are evident. Performance is moderate with no major technical debt visible. Accessibility is basic and could be enhanced with ARIA roles and better semantic markup. Security headers are missing, representing a technical risk. Overall, the infrastructure supports a professional user experience but requires security and privacy improvements.
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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