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Security report for iss-shipping.com

Inchcape Shipping Services · Transportation · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Inchcape Shipping Services is a globally recognized provider of port agency, marine services, and digital solutions, operating in over 60 countries with a network of 260 offices and coverage of more than 2200 ports worldwide. The company positions itself as a strategic partner to maritime clients, offering end-to-end solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, comprehensive content, and clear navigation tailored to industry professionals and stakeholders. Technically, the site is built on WordPress, leveraging modern analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, HubSpot, Cookiebot, and Microsoft Clarity, ensuring robust data collection and user engagement tracking with GDPR-compliant consent mechanisms. Security-wise, Inchcape demonstrates strong practices including HTTPS enforcement, ISO27001 certification, and integration with Cloudflare services, although explicit security headers could be more visible. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking mechanisms were detected, indicating a secure and accessible platform. Overall, the website and business exhibit high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance, supporting Inchcape's market leadership in the maritime services sector.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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"

    • 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';…

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  • 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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
57

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

Inchcape Shipping Services operates as an essential entity in the transportation sector, focusing on maritime logistics and port agency services. Their business model revolves around leveraging a global network and digital platforms like OneCape to deliver tailored solutions to shipping companies, port operators, and related stakeholders. The company benefits from strong industry certifications and memberships, enhancing its competitive advantage and trustworthiness. Their partnership ecosystem includes specialized platforms and service providers, expanding their service portfolio. The website content and structure indicate a focus on B2B clients seeking reliable, data-driven maritime services. Growth indicators include active content updates, webinars, and a broad service offering. Strategic observations highlight a commitment to digital transformation and cybersecurity, positioning Inchcape well for future market demands.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide, integration of Cloudflare for DDoS protection and potential WAF capabilities, and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms. The presence of ISO27001 certification and a dedicated cyber security section on the site further indicate organizational commitment to security best practices. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, ensuring GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not clearly visible and should be verified. Incident response contact information and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly available, representing an area for improvement. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from enhanced transparency and header implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and explicitly publish security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish an incident response policy or dedicated security contact email (e.g., security@inchcape.com) to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and marketing tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance visibility of data protection officer contact details and privacy compliance information to build user trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Inchcape Shipping Services
Description
Inchcape offers a full range of port agency, marine and survey services, delivered safely and with a consistent commitment to exceptional service, and transparency in over 60 countries across in the world.
Key services
Port Agency, Marine Services, Survey & Inspection, Project Logistics, Digital Solutions, OneCape platform
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, Google Analytics, HubSpot, Cookiebot, Cloudflare, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare for DDoS and WAF
  • Cookie consent with Cookiebot
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA
  • SecurityScorecard badge embedded

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Ahrefs Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
HubSpot Ads Pixel
Tracking pixels
HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Cookiebot, Microsoft Clarity, Ahrefs Analytics
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Pardot, Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent regulations
  3. Extensive use of third-party marketing and analytics tools with proper consent
  4. Clear evidence of security certifications and memberships
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges
  6. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including JavaScript libraries and integrations with HubSpot, Pardot, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Cookiebot for marketing, analytics, and compliance. Hosting and security are enhanced by Cloudflare services. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with some reliance on multiple third-party scripts which may impact load times. The technical infrastructure supports a scalable and secure platform suitable for an enterprise-level maritime services provider. Opportunities exist to optimize performance further and ensure all security headers are properly configured.
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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