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Security report for maher.com

Maher Limited · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

High risk. 7 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

Maher Limited is a well-established UK-based manufacturing company specializing in precision machining and superalloys, serving demanding industrial sectors such as aerospace, defense, and energy. The company boasts a long history since 1952 and holds key certifications including ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 Rev D, underscoring its commitment to quality and compliance. Their website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence, targeting B2B clients with detailed service offerings and strong trust indicators. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics with privacy-conscious configurations. The site is mobile-optimized, well-structured, and SEO-friendly, though it lacks explicit CMS identification and some advanced accessibility features. Hosting and domain registration are stable and consistent with the company's history. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and includes cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. While no critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, the absence of security headers and incident response contacts suggests room for improvement. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced with additional best practices. The overall risk assessment is low, with no signs of malicious activity or content safety concerns. Strategic recommendations include implementing security headers, publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy, and enhancing accessibility compliance to further strengthen trust and security culture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • 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. 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"

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  • 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
47
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
68
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 · found on this site
  • 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

Maher Limited occupies a strong position in the manufacturing sector, focusing on precision machining and superalloys. Their business model is B2B, serving high-demand industries requiring certified quality and precision. The company leverages certifications and partnerships with research centers and industry bodies to maintain competitive advantages. Their digital presence supports lead generation and customer engagement through detailed service descriptions and contact channels. The company shows growth potential through added-value services and automation capabilities. Partnerships with entities like MTC and Nuclear AMRC indicate a robust ecosystem supporting innovation and quality assurance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement and GDPR-compliant cookie consent. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found in the HTML content. However, the lack of security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. The absence of explicit incident response or abuse contact channels limits transparency for security issues. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy is present, which could hinder responsible vulnerability reporting. Overall, the site is secure for typical business operations but would benefit from enhanced security controls and incident response readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file and establish clear incident response contact channels to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards, improving usability for all users and compliance with regulations.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to ensure no vulnerabilities or privacy issues arise.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices, reinforcing user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Maher Limited
Registration number
00508859
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Maher Limited
Description
Providing global high quality products for the most demanding environments since 1932. Specializes in precision machined components and superalloys.
Key services
Precision Machining, Superalloys supply, Inspection, Heat Treatment, NDT & Testing, Automation, Sawing
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (gtag.js), SVG graphics, HTML5 video, CSS3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • Use of secure Google Analytics with consent
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
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 professionally designed with clear navigation and comprehensive content.
  2. Strong presence of certifications and quality accreditations.
  3. Contact information is clearly presented with multiple channels.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented with GDPR compliance.
  5. No signs of security blocking or WAF challenges.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics with privacy considerations.
  7. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data detected in the HTML content.
  8. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
  9. Business operates in manufacturing sector specializing in precision machining and superalloys.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and clean technical infrastructure with HTML5, CSS3, SVG graphics, and HTML5 video elements. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are integrated with privacy-focused consent management. The site is mobile responsive and SEO optimized with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting appears stable with a reputable registrar and DNS providers. Performance is moderate with potential for optimization. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or static site build. Technical debt appears low, but adding security headers and accessibility improvements would enhance robustness and compliance.
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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