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Security report for locksmithsincheltenham.com

Stokes & Sons Security Limited · Other · United Kingdom

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Stokes & Sons Security Limited is a long-established, family-run locksmith and security specialist serving Gloucestershire and surrounding areas since 1857. The company offers a comprehensive range of locksmith services including key cutting, master key systems, lock fitting, safe services, and access control systems. Their market position is strong locally, supported by membership in the Master Locksmiths Association and a reputation built over generations. The website reflects a professional and trustworthy business with clear contact information and service descriptions. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using Elementor, with modern JavaScript libraries and responsive design, providing a good user experience across devices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and secure form inputs, though it lacks some security headers and formal privacy/cookie policies, which are recommended for compliance and trust. The WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which raises some concerns about domain registration legitimacy despite the professional web presence. Overall, the site is functional, professional, and trustworthy but would benefit from improved privacy compliance and domain registration transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

9 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

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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
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
45

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

The company operates in the locksmith and security services sector, targeting residential and commercial customers in Gloucestershire. Its competitive advantage lies in its long history, family ownership, local knowledge, and certification by the Master Locksmiths Association. The business model is service-oriented, focusing on security solutions and locksmithing craftsmanship. Revenue streams likely come from service fees for locksmith work, safe services, and security system installations. The website does not indicate partnerships or subsidiaries. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website and clear branding. The company’s strategic positioning emphasizes trust, reliability, and heritage, appealing to customers valuing experience and local reputation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and secure form input validation. However, it lacks several recommended security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could improve protection against common web attacks. There is no visible privacy policy or cookie consent mechanism, indicating compliance gaps with GDPR and related regulations. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, which limits transparency. The absence of WHOIS registration data is a concern for domain legitimacy and trust. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small business website but could be enhanced with better compliance documentation and security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to enhance web security.
  3. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain security.
  4. Consider publishing a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  5. Investigate and resolve the WHOIS registration data issue to ensure domain legitimacy and build trust with visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Stokes & Sons Security Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Stokes & Sons Security Limited
Description
Stokes & Sons Security Limited is a reputable, family-run locksmith and security specialist company serving homes and businesses across Gloucestershire since 1857. They offer a wide range of locksmith services including key cutting, master key systems, lock fitting to British Standard 3621, safe opening and repair, period lock repair, car key cutting and coding, and access control systems.
Key services
Keys cut to pattern and code, Master key systems, Locks supplied and fitted to British Standard 3621, Safes opened and repaired, New safes supplied and fitted, Period locks repaired and new keys made, Car keys cut and coded for most cars, Access Control Systems
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure form with input validation pattern on phone number

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

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 challenges.
  2. No privacy or cookie policy found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Contact information is clearly presented including phone, email, address, and contact form.
  4. Website uses WordPress with Elementor and common JS libraries.
  5. No social media links detected on the site.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  7. Master Locksmiths Association certification is prominently displayed.
  8. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual for an active domain.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with the Elementor page builder plugin, leveraging jQuery and Swiper.js for interactive elements. The site uses Google Fonts and embeds a Google Map iframe for location display. The HTML is well-structured with responsive design considerations and includes meta tags for SEO. Performance appears moderate with no major blocking scripts detected. Accessibility is basic but could be improved with better ARIA attributes and semantic markup. No advanced analytics or tracking scripts were detected, indicating minimal user tracking. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and suitable for a small business website but could benefit from enhanced accessibility and security features.
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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