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Security report for metparking.com

MET Parking Services · Transportation · United Kingdom

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

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

MET Parking Services operates as a UK-based provider specializing in innovative car park management solutions. The company positions itself as a leading service provider within the transportation sector, targeting car park operators and managers across the UK. The website reflects a professional business model focused on service delivery with a medium-sized organizational footprint, founded around 2017. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Avada theme, incorporating modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Splide.js, and integrates SEO tools like Yoast SEO. The site demonstrates moderate performance and good mobile optimization, with basic accessibility features and good SEO practices. Security-wise, the site employs HTTPS with a good SSL configuration but lacks visible security headers and explicit security policies. No privacy or cookie policies were detected, indicating gaps in privacy compliance. The absence of WHOIS registration data for the domain raises concerns about domain legitimacy, although the website content and branding appear consistent and professional. Overall, the site presents moderate risk with recommendations to improve privacy compliance, security headers, and verify domain registration status.

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. 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. 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

  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"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
46

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

MET Parking Services holds a competitive position in the UK car park management market, offering specialized services to a defined target audience. The business model is service-oriented, with revenue likely derived from contracts with car park operators. The company leverages digital marketing tools such as Google Analytics and Tag Manager for user insights but lacks transparency in privacy and cookie management. The website's structured data and professional branding support trust, though the missing WHOIS data and lack of contact details limit full business credibility assessment. Growth potential exists given the niche market focus, but strategic improvements in compliance and security posture are advised.

Security posture

The website's security posture is moderate. HTTPS is properly implemented, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection reduces defense-in-depth. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. The lack of a published security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates limited readiness for security incidents. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which could expose the company to regulatory risks under GDPR. Enhancing security headers, publishing clear privacy and security policies, and establishing incident response contacts would significantly improve security maturity.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with explicit user consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add essential security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-XSS-Protection) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to establish domain legitimacy and trust.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Regularly audit and update all plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MET Parking Services
Description
MET Parking Services specialise in providing a wide range of innovative car park management solutions to car parks across the UK.
Key services
Car park management solutions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Yoast SEO, Snazzy Maps, Splide.js
Frameworks
WordPress, Avada Theme
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms.
  2. No WHOIS registration data found for the domain, raising concerns about domain legitimacy.
  3. Website uses WordPress with Avada theme and common plugins.
  4. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies detected on the site.
  5. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in the provided content.
  6. Website content is focused on car park management services in the UK.
  7. Google Analytics and Tag Manager scripts are present, indicating user tracking.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  9. No security headers detected in the provided data.
  10. Site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature CMS platform (WordPress) with the Avada theme, leveraging popular JavaScript libraries and SEO plugins. The technical stack supports good SEO and mobile responsiveness, contributing to a positive user experience. Performance is moderate, with potential optimization opportunities in loading speed and accessibility enhancements. The use of external scripts such as Google Analytics and Tag Manager indicates active user tracking but requires improved privacy disclosures. The absence of detected hosting provider information limits full infrastructure assessment. Overall, the technical implementation is solid but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and privacy compliance measures.
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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