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Security report for magnitudesurveys.co.uk

Magnitude Surveys Ltd · Other · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Magnitude Surveys Ltd is a UK-based company specializing in archaeological and environmental geophysical surveys, serving research, commercial, and community sectors. Established in 2015, it has grown to be the largest independent provider of archaeological geophysics surveys in the UK. The company designs and manufactures bespoke geophysical systems and software, offering tailored survey packages and training programs. Their client base includes academic institutions, commercial developers, and community projects. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear service offerings and client trust indicators such as ISO certifications and industry memberships. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and several plugins including Yoast SEO and JetEngine. It employs modern web technologies and integrates Google Analytics and LinkedIn Insight for tracking. The site is hosted by Mythic Beasts Limited, a reputable UK hosting provider. Performance and mobile optimization are good, though accessibility features are basic. SEO is well implemented with proper meta tags and structured data. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration but lacks security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, there is no visible cookie consent mechanism or detailed privacy compliance indicators, which could be improved to meet GDPR requirements. Incident response and security policies are not published, representing a gap in transparency. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional with a solid business presence and technical foundation. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security headers would enhance the security posture and regulatory adherence, further strengthening user trust and risk management.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

7 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  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';…

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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
42
Security headers
25
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
61

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

Magnitude Surveys Ltd holds a strong market position as the largest independent archaeological geophysics survey provider in the UK. Their competitive advantage lies in their bespoke geophysical systems and software, enabling tailored survey solutions. The business model focuses on service delivery across research, commercial, and community sectors, supplemented by training offerings. The company demonstrates growth and maturity with a decade of operation and multiple ISO certifications. Their partnership ecosystem includes reputable clients and industry bodies, enhancing credibility. The website content and client logos indicate a focus on quality and professionalism, targeting organizations requiring specialized geophysical survey services. No direct revenue streams or pricing models are disclosed, but the service-oriented approach suggests project-based contracts and consultancy fees.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. The website enforces HTTPS with a strong SSL configuration, which is mandatory for secure communications. However, the absence of key security headers reduces protection against common web attacks such as clickjacking and MIME sniffing. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were found, and no vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The use of asynchronous loading for analytics scripts is a good practice. The lack of a published security policy or incident response plan limits transparency and preparedness communication. GDPR compliance is partial due to missing cookie consent mechanisms and limited privacy policy detail. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be significantly improved by implementing security headers, cookie consent, and publishing security governance documents.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to comply with GDPR and improve user privacy transparency.
  3. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan on the website to demonstrate security governance and readiness.
  4. Conduct a privacy compliance audit to ensure all GDPR requirements are met, including data subject rights and data retention disclosures.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and meet WCAG standards, benefiting a wider audience and improving SEO.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Magnitude Surveys Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Magnitude Surveys Ltd
Description
Archaeological surveys for the research, commercial, and community sectors. Largest provider of Archaeological Geophysics surveys in the UK, designing and manufacturing bespoke geophysical systems and software.
Key services
Archaeological Surveys, Environmental Geophysics, Aerial Photography and Videography, Aerial Reconnaissance, Training
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, JetEngine, JetFormBuilder, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, jQuery
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and analytics scripts asynchronously

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
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 with clear navigation and good content quality.
  2. No privacy or cookie consent banner detected, which may be a GDPR compliance gap.
  3. Security headers are not detected; adding them would improve security posture.
  4. Contact information is clearly presented with phone number and physical address.
  5. Multiple ISO certifications and industry memberships enhance trust.
  6. Use of modern WordPress plugins and SEO tools indicates good technical maturity.
  7. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data in the HTML content.
  8. Social media presence includes LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using Elementor for page building and Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. It integrates JetEngine and JetFormBuilder plugins for dynamic content and forms. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are used for tracking user behavior, alongside LinkedIn Insight for marketing analytics. The hosting provider is Mythic Beasts Limited, a UK-based registrar and hosting company. Performance is moderate with asynchronous script loading and video backgrounds. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design. Accessibility is basic, with room for improvement. The site uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and social media integration. No critical technical debt or outdated libraries were detected, indicating good maintenance and modernization.
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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