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Island Waste Ltd · Other · Guernsey

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Island Waste Ltd is a Guernsey-based waste management company providing a range of services including battery disposal, bin hire, skip hire, and hazardous waste management. The company positions itself as a sustainable waste solutions provider with a commitment to diverting waste from landfill. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting local businesses and residents seeking reliable waste disposal and recycling services. The parent company is GRG, indicating a stable corporate backing. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme, incorporating modern web technologies such as jQuery, Google Fonts, and Google Analytics. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices and moderate performance. While the hosting provider is not explicitly identified, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and some security best practices, though additional security headers could be implemented. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks explicit security policies and incident response contact information, which are recommended for enhanced trust and compliance. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms, supporting GDPR compliance. No vulnerabilities or suspicious domains were detected, and the WHOIS data aligns well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid business credibility and technical foundation with room for improvement in security policy transparency and advanced security headers. The risk profile is low, with no critical issues identified.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

5 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. 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. 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 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';…

  4. 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

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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
64
Security headers
35
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
55

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

Island Waste operates in the waste management sector in Guernsey, serving both commercial and residential customers. Their business model focuses on providing comprehensive waste disposal and recycling services, including specialized handling of hazardous waste and batteries. The company benefits from a decade-plus market presence and is part of the GRG group, which may provide operational and financial support. The website indicates a focus on sustainability, which aligns with current environmental trends and regulatory pressures. Partnerships with web development and design firms suggest a commitment to maintaining a professional digital presence. Revenue streams likely include service fees for bin hire, skip hire, and waste collection. The target market is geographically localized, which supports focused marketing and operational efficiency.

Security posture

The website's security posture is moderate to good. HTTPS is enforced, ensuring encrypted communications. The presence of nonce tokens for AJAX calls indicates some protection against CSRF attacks. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a missed opportunity to harden the site against common web attacks. No incident response or security contact information is provided, which could delay response to security incidents. The site does not expose sensitive data in the HTML and uses reputable third-party libraries and plugins. Privacy compliance is addressed with policies and cookie consent, but more detailed data retention and protection disclosures would improve compliance posture. Overall, the site is secure for typical business use but could benefit from enhanced security controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and configure security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve defense against web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and provide clear incident response contact information to enhance trust and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance privacy disclosures with detailed data retention policies and user rights information to strengthen GDPR compliance.
  5. Consider performance optimization and accessibility improvements to further enhance user experience and SEO.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Island Waste Ltd
Description
Island Waste provides waste management and recycling services in Guernsey, including battery disposal, bin hire, skip hire, hazardous waste management, and sustainability initiatives.
Key services
Battery Disposal, Bin Hire, Skip Hire, Bags Collection, Hazardous Waste Management, Eurobins, Caddies & Sacks, Hooklift Boxes & Bodies, Tip in Yard
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, jQuery, Google Fonts, Google Tag Manager (gtag.js), Gravity Forms Power Automate, TablePress, WP Google Maps, LiteSpeed Cache
Frameworks
WordPress, Divi
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
  • Use of nonce for AJAX calls

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (gtag.js)
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. Clear and accessible contact information
  3. Comprehensive service offerings related to waste management
  4. Use of modern web technologies and CMS
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanism
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using the Divi theme and several plugins including Gravity Forms Power Automate, TablePress, and WP Google Maps. It leverages Google Fonts and Google Analytics for typography and analytics respectively. The site uses modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and includes performance optimizations like LiteSpeed Cache. The HTML structure is valid and SEO meta tags are properly implemented. Mobile responsiveness is good, and navigation is clear and user-friendly. Hosting details are not explicit but the SSL configuration is good, indicating a secure hosting environment. There is moderate technical debt with some missing security headers and basic accessibility features. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid with opportunities for modernization and enhanced security hardening.
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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