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Security report for metalwoodfencing.com

Metalwood Fencing (contracts) Ltd · Transportation · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Metalwood Fencing (contracts) Ltd is a UK-based specialist company with over 50 years of experience in the fencing industry, focusing on security fencing, gates, and automation solutions. The company serves a diverse client base including aviation, ports, schools, commercial, and residential sectors. Their business model centers on providing installation services backed by manufacturer warranties, positioning them as a trusted and experienced provider in their niche market. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear service offerings and contact channels. Technically, the site is built on a modern web platform with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. Security measures include HTTPS, reCAPTCHA on forms, and a cookie consent mechanism, though there is room for improvement in security headers and published policies. Overall, the domain registration and WHOIS data support the legitimacy and longevity of the business. The site is free from blocking or WAF challenges, enabling full content access and analysis.

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

3 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. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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

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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
62
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
68

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

Metalwood holds a strong market position as a specialist fencing and automation installer with a long operational history since 1965. Their competitive advantage lies in manufacturer-backed warranties and sector-specific expertise, particularly in security fencing for aviation and hostile vehicle mitigation. The business targets commercial and residential clients requiring secure perimeter solutions. Revenue streams likely derive from installation contracts and maintenance services. The company maintains a straightforward partnership ecosystem with fencing fabricators and automation equipment suppliers. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website and active contact channels, though digital marketing and social media presence appear limited. Strategic observations suggest opportunities for expanding online visibility and enhancing compliance documentation to strengthen trust and regulatory adherence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and reCAPTCHA protecting user input forms, reducing spam and automated abuse risks. However, the absence of advanced security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options indicates potential areas for hardening. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Compliance gaps exist due to the lack of explicit GDPR statements and incident response contacts. Data protection practices are basic, relying primarily on cookie consent banners. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly documented, suggesting an opportunity to improve transparency and preparedness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small business but could benefit from enhancements to align with best practices and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve domain name system security and prevent DNS spoofing.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a detailed privacy policy with explicit GDPR compliance statements and data retention policies.
  4. Add a terms of service page to clarify user and business obligations and limit liability.
  5. Establish and publish an incident response policy with dedicated contact channels for security issues.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Metalwood Fencing (contracts) Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Metalwood Fencing (contracts) Ltd
Description
Established in 1965, Metalwood specializes in the supply and installation of security fencing, gates, and automation, serving sectors including aviation, ports, schools, commercial, and residential.
Key services
Security Fencing, Automated Gates, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, Fencing Installation, Gate Automation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Webfonts (Muli, Quicksand), Service Worker
Frameworks
WSB (Website Builder by Wix or similar), Starfield Technologies (generator meta tag)
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • reCAPTCHA protection on contact form
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

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 challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to the fencing and security industry.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided with multiple channels.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present but basic; GDPR compliance is not explicitly stated.
  5. No terms of service or security policy pages found.
  6. No social media links detected on the site.
  7. Site uses HTTPS and reCAPTCHA for form protection.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a modern web stack with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5, leveraging web fonts and service workers for enhanced user experience. The CMS appears to be Starfield Technologies, likely associated with GoDaddy's website builder platform, hosted on DomainControl DNS servers. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data, enhancing social media sharing and search engine visibility. Technical debt is minimal, but opportunities exist to improve accessibility compliance and implement advanced security configurations. The site lacks integration with major analytics or marketing tools, indicating a simple digital footprint. Overall, the technical infrastructure is stable and suitable for the business scale but could be modernized further for scalability and security.
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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