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Security report for magrathea-telecom.co.uk

Magrathea Telecommunications Ltd · Telecommunications · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Magrathea Telecommunications Ltd is a UK-based wholesale telecommunications provider with over 20 years of experience serving the UK and Ireland markets. The company offers a broad range of services including voice connectivity, numbering services, IP and physical connectivity, and bespoke telecom solutions tailored to unique client needs. Positioned as a reliable and experienced player, Magrathea emphasizes carrier-level reliability, transparent pricing, and responsive client support. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design and comprehensive service information. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages modern web technologies such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and reCAPTCHA v3 for security. The site is HTTPS secured with a valid SSL certificate and includes cookie consent mechanisms, indicating attention to privacy compliance. Performance and mobile optimization are good, though some accessibility features could be enhanced. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates good practices including HTTPS enforcement and use of CAPTCHA on forms. However, it lacks explicit security policies or incident response contact information, which could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data due to domain naming rules violation is a concern, though the website content and business information appear legitimate and professional. Overall, Magrathea Telecommunications presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with solid technical and privacy compliance foundations. Addressing WHOIS registration anomalies and enhancing security transparency would further strengthen its risk posture and trustworthiness.

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

4 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. 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

    • 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

  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 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
62
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
65

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

Magrathea Telecommunications operates in the wholesale telecom sector, targeting telecom service providers and businesses requiring voice and data connectivity solutions in the UK and Ireland. The company leverages its 20+ years of market presence to offer a comprehensive portfolio of services including numbering, voice connectivity, IP and physical connectivity, and bespoke solutions. Its business model focuses on managed services with carrier-grade reliability and transparent pricing. The company maintains partnerships with industry bodies and certifications, enhancing its market credibility. The website's detailed service descriptions and client-focused content indicate a customer-centric approach. Growth indicators include active business development and AI-related service offerings. The partnership ecosystem includes affiliations with telecom councils and standards organizations, supporting its industry integration.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented with a valid SSL certificate, and reCAPTCHA v3 is used to protect forms from automated abuse. Cookie consent is managed via Termly, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and security headers reduces the overall security posture. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The lack of WHOIS data due to domain naming rules violation is a notable anomaly that impacts trust. Overall, the security culture appears professional but could benefit from enhanced transparency and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  2. Add security HTTP headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  3. Investigate and resolve the domain WHOIS registration anomaly to ensure domain legitimacy and improve trust.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance with standards and user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Magrathea Telecommunications Ltd
Registration number
4260485
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Magrathea Telecommunications Ltd
Description
Magrathea Telecommunications offers solutions that can meet your requirements; from mainstream to bespoke, we can help. They provide UK and International Voice Connectivity, UK and Irish numbering, IP based and physical connectivity solutions, and bespoke solutions for unique projects.
Key services
UK and International Voice Connectivity, Numbering in UK & Ireland, IP Connectivity, Physical Connectivity, Bespoke telecom solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, WebFont Loader, Contact Form 7, reCAPTCHA v3, Termly cookie consent
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA v3 on forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design
  2. Uses HTTPS with valid SSL certificate
  3. Includes privacy, cookie, and terms policies
  4. Contact information is clearly presented with multiple channels
  5. No security policy or incident response info explicitly found
  6. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain naming rules error
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content
  8. Uses modern web technologies and analytics
  9. Social media presence on Twitter and LinkedIn
  10. Multiple industry affiliations and certifications displayed
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, utilizing modern web fonts (Montserrat), Google Analytics and Tag Manager for analytics, and reCAPTCHA v3 for form security. The site uses asynchronous loading for scripts to optimize performance. CSS and JavaScript are optimized and cached via Autoptimize plugin. The site is mobile responsive with good navigation clarity and SEO meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter Cards. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in accessibility. The technical stack is mature and well-maintained, supporting a professional online presence with scalable infrastructure.
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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