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Security report for leelonglands.co.uk

Lee Longlands · Retail · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Lee Longlands is a well-established UK-based furniture retailer with over 120 years of history, specializing in sofas, dining, bedroom furniture, and garden furnishings. The company operates both online and through multiple physical showrooms across the UK, offering services such as interest free credit, white glove delivery, and interior design consultation. Their market position is supported by strong trust indicators including thousands of positive Trustpilot reviews and a consistent brand presence. Technically, the website employs a modern tech stack including jQuery, Owl Carousel, Google Fonts, and integrates marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and Trustpilot widgets. The site is mobile optimized with good SEO practices and a moderate performance profile. However, some security best practices like security headers are missing, though HTTPS is properly enforced and CSRF tokens are implemented. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates a reasonable posture with encrypted communications and privacy compliance evidenced by clear privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. There is no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which could be improved. The WHOIS data query failed due to an invalid domain format, but this appears to be a technical querying error rather than a legitimacy concern. Overall, Lee Longlands presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with solid business credibility and privacy compliance. Strategic improvements in security headers and incident response transparency would enhance their security posture further.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

3 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.

    • 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 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • 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
77
Security headers
90
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
Average
67

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

Lee Longlands operates in the retail sector focusing on home furniture and related accessories. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing history, multiple physical locations, and a broad product range including premium brands. The business model combines online sales with showroom experiences and financing options, targeting consumers seeking quality furniture with flexible payment. The presence of clearance sales and quick delivery options indicates a dynamic inventory and customer-centric approach. Partnerships with brands like ercol, Stressless, and Vispring enhance their market appeal. The company leverages digital marketing and analytics tools to optimize customer engagement and sales conversion.

Security posture

The website's security maturity is moderate. HTTPS is enforced site-wide, and CSRF tokens are present, indicating awareness of common web security practices. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security robustness. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. Privacy compliance is strong with clear policies and cookie consent mechanisms. The lack of published security policies or incident response contacts suggests room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. No critical vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide clear incident response contact information to improve transparency and customer trust.
  3. Consider establishing a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced via dependencies.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security training for staff to foster a strong security culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Lee Longland and Company Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Lee Longlands
Description
Proudly furnishing homes with our Wonderfully Different furniture for over 120 years. Interest free credit options on brands like ercol, Stressless & Vispring.
Key services
Interest free credit options, White glove delivery, Interior design service, Clearance sales
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Fonts, Typekit Fonts, Owl Carousel, Trustpilot Widget, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, StackAdapt, Veritonic
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF token present in meta tag
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-out mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager), Veritonic
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
StackAdapt
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Veritonic
Marketing tools
Trustpilot Widget
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional retail furniture site with extensive product offerings and physical showrooms.
  2. Content is rich with product images, descriptions, and promotional offers.
  3. Multiple trust signals including Trustpilot reviews and interest free credit options.
  4. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  5. No visible security headers detected; HTTPS is enforced.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  7. WHOIS data query was performed on invalid domain format, causing failure.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a combination of jQuery and Owl Carousel for UI components, with fonts loaded from Google Fonts and Adobe Typekit. Marketing and analytics integrations include Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, StackAdapt, and Veritonic, indicating a mature digital marketing strategy. The site uses a responsive design with mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in loading speed and optimization. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details were not discernible from the content. The site uses HTTPS with valid SSL certificates, ensuring encrypted data transmission.
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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