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Security report for jaderecruitment.net

Jade Recruitment · Other · United Kingdom

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Jade Recruitment Ltd is a well-established recruitment agency operating primarily in Surrey and Hampshire, UK, since 1987. The company specializes in matching candidates with temporary and permanent job opportunities across commercial, catering, care, and industrial sectors. They also provide HR consultancy services to employers lacking in-house HR teams. The website reflects a professional business with clear service offerings, a focus on local recruitment, and a strong emphasis on personalized candidate-employer matching. Their market position is that of a trusted local agency with longstanding client relationships. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern plugins such as Yoast SEO, WP Job Manager, and Slider Revolution. It employs Google Analytics for visitor tracking and is optimized for mobile devices with good SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in accessibility and security headers. The site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring secure communications. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates basic good practices such as HTTPS enforcement and no visible sensitive data exposure. However, it lacks advanced security headers and a published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with privacy and cookie policies present, though no explicit cookie consent mechanism is implemented. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, which should be further investigated. Overall, Jade Recruitment presents a credible and professional online presence with a solid business foundation. Strategic improvements in security posture, privacy compliance, and domain registration transparency would enhance trust and reduce risk exposure.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 100 · Low
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. 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

  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. 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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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
55
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
85
Average
48

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

Jade Recruitment operates in a competitive recruitment market focused on local employment in Surrey and Hampshire. Their competitive advantage lies in their long history since 1987 and personalized approach to candidate and employer relationships. The business model centers on staffing services and HR consultancy, generating revenue from job placements and consultancy fees. Target customers include job seekers in various sectors and employers needing recruitment support. The company maintains an active social media presence and uses digital marketing tools to extend reach. Growth indicators include a broad service offering and established client base. Partnerships with local IT solutions providers suggest a supportive ecosystem. Operationally, the company emphasizes quality candidate matching and comprehensive recruitment support.

Security posture

The website's security maturity is moderate. HTTPS is properly implemented, ensuring encrypted data transmission. The site uses Google Analytics with an opt-out mechanism, indicating some privacy awareness. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No security.txt or incident response contact is published, limiting transparency for vulnerability reporting. Cookie policy exists but lacks an active consent mechanism, which may be a GDPR compliance gap. No vulnerable libraries or exposed credentials were detected in the HTML. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small business website but could be improved to meet higher compliance and security standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and improve user privacy transparency.
  3. Publish a security.txt file and incident response policy to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve trust.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate risks from outdated or vulnerable components.
  5. Verify and update domain WHOIS information to ensure transparency and legitimacy of domain registration.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Jade Recruitment Ltd
Registration number
06501392
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Jade Recruitment
Description
Jade Recruitment is a recruitment agency operating in Surrey and Hampshire since 1987, specializing in temporary and permanent jobs across commercial, catering, care, and industrial sectors. They provide recruitment services to employers and job seekers, including HR consultancy.
Key services
Temporary and permanent job placements, HR consultancy services, Candidate screening and shortlisting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Google Analytics, Slider Revolution, Yoast SEO, WP Job Manager
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Analytics with opt-out mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
MonsterInsights Google Analytics plugin
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 no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Content is relevant to recruitment and HR consultancy services
  3. No security.txt or explicit security policies found
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present but cookie consent mechanism is missing
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable, raising concerns about domain registration status
  6. Website uses modern WordPress plugins and SEO tools
  7. Contact information is clearly presented with phone numbers and physical address
  8. Social media links are present but no direct company emails found in visible content
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 7.0 with a modern theme (BeTheme) and uses popular plugins such as Yoast SEO for search engine optimization, WP Job Manager for job listings, and Slider Revolution for visual sliders. It loads jQuery and jQuery Migrate libraries and integrates Google Analytics via MonsterInsights plugin. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) describing the organization and webpage. Performance is moderate, with some inline CSS and JavaScript. Accessibility features are basic, with some ARIA labels present. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. The site uses HTTPS with valid SSL certificates. Overall, the technical infrastructure is standard for a professional small business website but could benefit from performance optimization and enhanced accessibility.
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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