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Security report for manchesterminiskiphire.co.uk

Mini Skip Hire In Manchester – Your Local Mini Skip Hire Company in Irlam, Manchester · Other · United Kingdom

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The website www.manchesterminiskiphire.co.uk represents a small local business specializing in mini skip hire services in Manchester and surrounding areas. The company offers a range of skip sizes catering to residential and commercial customers, emphasizing convenience and competitive pricing. The site positions itself as a first choice local skip hire provider with services including same-day delivery and various skip sizes from mini to 40 yards. The business model is service-oriented, targeting homeowners, tradespeople, builders, and other industry sectors requiring waste management solutions. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and utilizes common JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and plugins like Contact Form 7 for form handling. The site includes basic SEO metadata and Google Analytics for visitor tracking. Performance and mobile optimization are moderate, with room for improvement in accessibility and responsive design. Security practices are basic; HTTPS is enabled but lacks advanced security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, which are important for GDPR compliance and user trust. From a security perspective, the site does not exhibit any blocking or WAF protections, allowing full content access. However, the WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable due to a domain registration error indicating the domain name contravenes Nominet UK naming rules. This raises concerns about domain legitimacy and ownership transparency, negatively impacting trustworthiness. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, but security posture could be improved by implementing security headers and privacy compliance features. Overall, the website is functional and provides relevant business information but suffers from domain registration issues and lacks advanced security and privacy features. Strategic improvements in security headers, GDPR compliance, and domain legitimacy verification are recommended to enhance trust and reduce risk.

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

8 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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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
85
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
43

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

The business operates in the waste management sector, specifically skip hire services, targeting a local market in Manchester, UK. Its competitive advantage lies in offering a variety of skip sizes and same-day delivery options, appealing to both residential and commercial clients. The business model is straightforward, generating revenue through skip rental fees. The website indicates a small-sized operation with no evidence of parent companies or subsidiaries. The partnership with a web design company (digipixeldesign.com) is evident but no other strategic partnerships are identified. Growth indicators are limited due to lack of detailed business data. The company maintains a minimal social media presence, primarily on Twitter, which could be expanded for better market reach. Overall, the business appears stable but could benefit from enhanced digital marketing and clearer business credentials.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is basic. The website uses HTTPS, which is mandatory for secure communications, and employs Contact Form 7 for form submissions, suggesting some level of input handling. However, the absence of critical security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security exposes the site to potential risks like clickjacking and content injection. There is no visible cookie consent mechanism, which is a compliance gap under GDPR. Incident response and security policy information are not provided, indicating limited preparedness for security incidents. The domain registration issues further undermine trust and raise questions about ownership legitimacy. No malware or phishing indicators were found. To improve security posture, the business should implement recommended headers, establish privacy and security policies, and ensure domain registration compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and update privacy policy to explicitly address GDPR compliance and user data handling practices.
  3. Investigate and resolve domain registration issues with Nominet UK to ensure domain legitimacy and ownership transparency.
  4. Improve mobile responsiveness and accessibility to enhance user experience and meet modern web standards.
  5. Establish and publish security and incident response policies to demonstrate commitment to data protection and readiness for security events.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Mini Skip Hire In Manchester – Your Local Mini Skip Hire Company in Irlam, Manchester
Description
Skip Hire company based in Irlam, Salford, Manchester. Mini Skips, Midi Skips, Maxi Skips, 12 Yard Skips, 25 Yard Skips and 40 Yard Skips available. Provides skip bin hire services to homeowners, tradespeople, builders, landscapers, warehouses and all sectors of the industry.
Key services
Mini Skip Hire, Midi Skip Hire, Maxi Skip Hire, 12 Yard Skip Hire, 25 Yard Skip Hire, 40 Yard Skip Hire, Same day skip delivery
Content quality
good
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
jQuery, jQuery UI, Nivo Slider, Contact Form 7, Google Analytics (ga.js)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Secure form submission via Contact Form 7

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible with full content and no blocking detected
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain registration error
  3. Website uses WordPress CMS with common plugins and scripts
  4. No advanced security headers or cookie consent mechanisms present
  5. Contact form collects personal data including email and phone
  6. Privacy policy is present but basic and lacks GDPR compliance indicators
  7. No phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly provided
  8. Social media presence limited to Twitter link
  9. Website content is relevant and focused on local skip hire services
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS version 3.4.1, which is outdated and may pose security risks if not updated. It uses several JavaScript libraries including jQuery 1.7.2, jQuery UI, and plugins such as Nivo Slider and Contact Form 7. Google Analytics is implemented via the legacy ga.js script. The site loads multiple CSS stylesheets and scripts from its own domain and trusted external sources like Google Fonts. Performance is moderate with no evident optimization for mobile devices beyond basic CSS. Accessibility features are minimal. The site lacks modern frameworks or platforms and does not use advanced content delivery networks or security services. Technical debt is indicated by outdated WordPress and plugin versions, which should be updated to reduce vulnerabilities and improve performance.
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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