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Security report for marrill.co.uk

Marrill Group Limited · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Marrill Group Limited is a well-established UK-based manufacturing company specializing in high volume metal pressings, assemblies, and press tool manufacturing. Serving key sectors such as automotive, off-highway, aerospace, and construction, the company operates multiple specialist facilities across the UK, providing turnkey engineering solutions from design through to assembly. Their market position is strong, supported by certifications like IATF 16949 and ISO 14001, and a client base including major automotive and industrial companies. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern frameworks like Bootstrap and integrates Google Maps and reCAPTCHA for enhanced user experience and security. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and anti-spam measures, though improvements in security headers and privacy compliance (cookie consent) are recommended. Overall, the website reflects a professional and credible business with good digital maturity and moderate tracking practices.

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

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.

    • 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 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

  4. 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

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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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
50

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 targets OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in the manufacturing and transportation sectors, leveraging in-house capabilities from design to assembly. Their business model is B2B focused, emphasizing quality and turnkey solutions. The presence of multiple UK locations and certifications indicates a medium-sized enterprise with a stable market position. The website showcases partnerships and client logos, enhancing trust and market credibility. Growth potential is supported by diversified capabilities including machining, laser cutting, and e-coating. The company maintains a consistent brand image and professional content, positioning itself as a reliable supplier in its industry.

Security posture

Marrill Group Limited demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enforced and Google reCAPTCHA protecting contact forms. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. GDPR compliance is partially addressed via a privacy policy, but cookie consent mechanisms are missing. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could be enhanced to reduce risk and improve compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers (CSP, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options) to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Conduct regular security audits to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards and improve user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Marrill Group Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Marrill Group Limited
Description
Experts in high volume metal pressings and assemblies, Marrill Group Limited services the automotive, off-highway, aerospace and construction industries. Marrill Group Limited is a leading UK based supplier to the Automotive, Off-Highway and Commercial Goods Industries. Benefiting from three specialist manufacturing facilities across the UK, they provide Turnkey Engineering Solutions to the complex needs of key OEM and tier 1 partners. Processes from Design and Simulation, to Try-out, Pressing and Assembly are handled in house by experienced and skilled engineers. They produce and ship thousands of parts globally each day.
Key services
Metal Pressings, Press Tool Manufacturing, Tool Design, CNC Machining, Laser Cutting, Metal Assemblies, Toolmaking & Die Maintenance, E-Coating Line
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Bootstrap 4.6, Slick Carousel, Google Maps API, Slider Revolution, FontAwesome, Google reCAPTCHA v2
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA v2 on contact form
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional B2B manufacturing supplier site with clear service offerings.
  2. Multiple UK locations with detailed contact information.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  4. Security practices are good but could be improved with additional headers and policies.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  6. Google reCAPTCHA implemented to prevent spam on contact forms.
  7. No cookie consent banner detected despite use of tracking and analytics.
  8. Presence of certifications adds trustworthiness.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a mature and widely supported technology stack centered on WordPress CMS with Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery for interactivity. Integration of third-party services like Google Maps API and Google Analytics indicates a moderate level of digital sophistication. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and resource management. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with proper meta tags and structured data. Technical debt appears low, but updating to newer JavaScript frameworks and improving accessibility could modernize the platform further. No critical technical risks were identified that would impact business operations.
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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