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Security report for mbhplc.co.uk

Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC is a UK-based premium manufacturer specializing in clay bricks, clay pavers, and special shapes with a focus on sustainability. The company targets construction professionals, architects, and investors, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable brick production. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive product information, investor relations, and sustainability initiatives. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern SEO and analytics integrations, including Google Analytics and Tag Manager, and employs Cloudflare for bot management and security. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. The lack of WHOIS data limits domain trust verification, but the professional website and business information support legitimacy. Overall, the site is well-structured, user-friendly, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a trustworthy digital asset for the company.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
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

1 finding 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

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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
69
Security headers
80
Email security
93
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
85

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

Michelmersh operates in the manufacturing sector, focusing on clay brick products with a sustainable approach. The company maintains a network of related domains representing subsidiaries and initiatives, indicating a diversified business model. Its investor relations content and corporate governance pages suggest transparency and regulatory compliance. The business model is B2B manufacturing and supply, targeting construction and architectural markets. The presence of multiple related domains and initiatives indicates strategic growth and market expansion. The company leverages digital marketing and analytics tools to optimize user engagement and advertising effectiveness. Overall, Michelmersh demonstrates a stable market position with clear growth potential and a strong brand identity in the sustainable building materials sector.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and uses Cloudflare services for bot management and DDoS protection, enhancing its security posture. Cookie consent is implemented with detailed categorization and GDPR compliance, reflecting strong privacy practices. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options suggests room for improvement in defense-in-depth. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from additional header implementations and published security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a security.txt file or dedicated security page to facilitate vulnerability reporting and incident response.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress core and plugins to mitigate risks from outdated components.
  4. Enhance visibility of incident response contacts such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses on the website.
  5. Work with Nominet or domain registrar to resolve WHOIS data issues to improve domain trust and transparency.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC
Description
Premium producer of Clay Brick, Clay Pavers, Special Shapes prefabricated solutions. We produce a range of handmade, wirecut and stock facing bricks.
Key services
Clay brick production, Clay pavers, Special shapes prefabricated solutions, Handmade, wirecut and stock facing bricks
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Cloudflare, jQuery, Google Maps API, WebToffee Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Yoast SEO plugin
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with GDPR compliance
  • Use of Cloudflare for bot management and DDoS protection
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, YouTube Analytics, Vimeo Analytics, Pardot
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Tag Manager, DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight, YouTube, Vimeo, Pardot
Marketing tools
Pardot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Strong GDPR and cookie consent compliance with detailed cookie categories and descriptions.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  4. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain trust verification.
  6. Multiple related domains and subsidiaries linked clearly.
  7. Contact information includes phone number and sample request form but no direct email found in HTML.
  8. No explicit privacy policy page URL found in HTML but cookie policy page is comprehensive and GDPR compliant.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Yoast SEO plugin for search optimization and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing integration. It uses jQuery and Google Maps API for interactive features. The site is optimized for mobile devices with responsive design and good accessibility practices. Performance is moderate with preloading of fonts and images, and caching via WP Rocket. Cookie consent is managed by WebToffee plugin with granular user controls. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found but Cloudflare is used for security and performance. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional user experience and compliance with privacy regulations.
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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