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Security report for lhawkinsandsonsltd.co.uk

L Hawkins & Sons Ltd. · Other · United Kingdom

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

L Hawkins & Sons Ltd. is an independent, family-run funeral director business based in Leatherhead, Surrey, with a history dating back to the 1880s. The company offers a range of funeral services including cremation, religious and non-religious funerals, and burials, supported by affiliations with recognized industry organizations and a reputation for compassionate service. Their website reflects a professional and trustworthy local business with clear contact channels and service descriptions. Technically, the website is built using Vue.js and hosted likely via Namecheap, with WordPress CMS elements inferred. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though there is room for improvement in accessibility and SEO. No advanced analytics or tracking scripts were detected, indicating a privacy-conscious approach. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS but lacks important security headers and published security policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found, but the absence of cookie consent and incident response information indicates compliance gaps. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be enhanced to meet best practices and regulatory requirements. The overall risk is low given the nature of the business and website content, but strategic improvements in privacy compliance, security headers, and incident response transparency are recommended to strengthen trust and regulatory adherence.

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. 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. 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';…

  3. 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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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
60
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
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
  • 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

L Hawkins & Sons Ltd. occupies a niche local market as a long-established funeral director serving Leatherhead and surrounding communities. Their competitive advantage lies in their family-run heritage, personalized service, and affiliations with reputable funeral industry bodies. The business model centers on direct funeral service provision and pre-paid funeral plans via Golden Charter, targeting local families and individuals planning end-of-life arrangements. Growth indicators include a modernized facility since 2004 and a comprehensive online presence with advice and service information. Partnerships with industry organizations enhance credibility and market reach. The company maintains a focused operational scope without evident diversification or subsidiaries.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is implemented, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No incident response or security policy information is published, limiting transparency and preparedness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content or scripts. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small business website but requires enhancements to align with GDPR and best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to improve GDPR compliance.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to identify vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and SEO optimizations to improve user experience and reach.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
L Hawkins & Sons Ltd.
Description
Hawkins and Sons Ltd. Funeral directors in Leatherhead Surrey. Independent family-run business caring for local communities since the 1880s, offering funeral services including cremation, religious and non-religious funerals, burials and woodland funerals.
Key services
Cremation Service, Religious and Non-Religious Funeral Services, Burials and Woodland Funerals, Funeral Packages, Advice and Support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, JavaScript, CSS
Frameworks
Vue.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in scripts

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
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 a professional, family-run funeral director service with a long history.
  2. Content is well structured with clear navigation and relevant business information.
  3. No privacy or cookie consent banners detected, which may affect compliance.
  4. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for security improvements.
  5. No analytics or tracking scripts detected, indicating minimal user tracking.
  6. Contact information is clearly presented with phone number and contact page.
  7. Affiliations with recognized funeral industry organizations enhance trust.
  8. No signs of adult or inappropriate content; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript framework (Vue.js) with CSS styling and likely WordPress CMS backend. The infrastructure is hosted via Namecheap, a reputable registrar and hosting provider. Performance is moderate with preloading of CSS and JS assets, and the site is mobile responsive. There is no evidence of heavy analytics or tracking scripts, which reduces technical complexity and privacy concerns. However, the lack of security headers and cookie consent mechanisms indicates technical debt in security and compliance areas. The site structure and navigation are clear, supporting good user experience. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and implement advanced security configurations.
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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