Skip to main content

Security report for jacarandacatering.com

Jacaranda Catering Ltd · Hospitality · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Jacaranda Catering Ltd is a well-established small business specializing in sustainable wedding and event catering services primarily in West Sussex and surrounding counties. With over 20 years of experience, the company offers a range of catering services including weddings, private parties, corporate events, marquee catering, and street food. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear contact information and customer testimonials, positioning the company as a trusted local provider in the hospitality sector. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using common plugins such as Contact Form 7 and All in One SEO, with integration of Google Analytics and Google reCAPTCHA for analytics and spam protection. The site is mobile optimized and performs moderately well, though there is room for improvement in accessibility and security headers. Hosting is provided by CloudHosting UK, and the domain is stable with a long registration history consistent with the business age. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has domain status protections to prevent unauthorized changes. However, it lacks DNSSEC, explicit security headers, and published security or incident response policies. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism detected, which may pose GDPR compliance risks. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be enhanced with additional controls and transparency. The overall risk assessment indicates a trustworthy and professional business with minor technical and compliance gaps. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, implementing security headers, adding cookie consent, and publishing security policies to improve trust and compliance.

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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…

  2. 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

Need hands-on remediation? Email guard@offseq.com

Keep watching jacarandacatering.com

This scan found 26 issues across 6 checks. Monitoring re-runs those checks daily, emails you when something material changes and records each fix, so you can show progress.

Daily monitoring

Recommended

€25per month

  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

Email alerts on material changes and an exportable JSON history of every change.

Billed monthly to your card. Cancel anytime. See sample alerts.

Full report

€39.90one-time

  • The complete analysis as a PDF you can cite
  • Email delivery with an unlock code
  • Lifetime access to this report

Prices incl. 21% VAT. Secure checkout by Mollie; sold by SEQ SIA, Latvia.

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
47
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
60

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

Jacaranda Catering operates in the hospitality sector with a focus on event catering services. The company targets wedding planners, private clients, and corporate customers in the UK, particularly West Sussex and neighboring counties. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing reputation, sustainability focus, and diverse catering offerings including marquee and street food options. The business model is service-oriented, generating revenue through event contracts and catering packages. The website supports growth by showcasing testimonials, galleries, and clear contact channels. Partnerships include the website developer Surrey Creative. The company maintains a consistent brand and leverages digital marketing tools for customer engagement.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. The website enforces HTTPS and uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam. Domain registration includes protective statuses to prevent unauthorized transfers or deletions. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No incident response or security policy is published, limiting transparency and preparedness. GDPR compliance is partial due to missing cookie consent mechanisms. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The security culture appears basic but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve trust and preparedness.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and scripts to minimize vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Jacaranda Catering Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Jacaranda Catering Ltd
Description
Creative Catering For Weddings & Events. Providing stylish, elegant events with mouth-watering menus and outstanding service in Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire.
Key services
Wedding Catering, Private Events Catering, Marquee Catering, Corporate Event Catering, Street Food (Coco Dining)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Contact Form 7 plugin, All in One SEO plugin
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • ClientDeleteProhibited domain status
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • ClientUpdateProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, 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 professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Contact information is clearly presented and consistent across pages.
  3. No cookie consent mechanism detected, which may impact GDPR compliance.
  4. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages found.
  5. Use of standard WordPress plugins and Google services for analytics and spam protection.
  6. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  7. Domain registration is stable and trustworthy with long history.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery and Google services for analytics and spam protection. The site uses standard SEO plugins and is hosted by CloudHosting UK. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization but basic accessibility features. The HTML and CSS are valid and well-structured. There is some technical debt in the form of missing DNSSEC and security headers. The site could benefit from modernization efforts focused on security hardening and enhanced privacy compliance.
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

Reviews of this site

Share your experience with jacarandacatering.com. Every review is verified by email and published after moderation.

Overall rating
Select a rating
4000 characters remaining

We’ll email you to confirm your review and keep your details private.

Community rating

No published reviews yet. Be the first to review jacarandacatering.com.

Feedback on this report

Rate this report, add an optional comment, and tell us if you want a security specialist to follow up.

Overall report quality
Select a rating
2000 characters remaining

We only use your feedback to improve Guard reports. Contact details are never shared.