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Security report for mgcannon.com

Steer Automotive Group · Transportation · United Kingdom

High risk. 15 critical or high findings in Network security and SSL/TLS.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Steer Automotive Group is a leading UK automotive repair business specializing in accident repairs and additional vehicle services such as alloy wheel repair and paintless dent removal. The company emphasizes sustainability, having achieved carbon-neutral status in accordance with PAS2060, and operates a network of repair centers across the UK. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and built on the HubSpot CMS platform, integrating modern marketing and analytics tools. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers could be improved. WHOIS data for the exact domain is unavailable due to it being a subdomain, but the business information and website content indicate legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, the website provides a positive user experience with clear navigation and relevant content for its target audience of vehicle owners in the UK.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

15 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: Telnet

      Port 23 (Telnet) is publicly accessible - Telnet - Unencrypted remote access

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Telnet 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MSSQL

      Port 1433 (MSSQL) is publicly accessible - MSSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MSSQL 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: Oracle

      Port 1521 (Oracle) is publicly accessible - Oracle - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Oracle 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
    • 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

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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
37
Security headers
80
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
58
After the cap
49

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

Steer Automotive Group holds a strong market position as a large UK-based automotive repair service provider with over 30 years of industry experience. Their business model focuses on direct vehicle repair services and additional automotive maintenance offerings. The company leverages certifications such as PAS2060 and BS 10125 to build trust and demonstrate quality. The website supports lead generation through contact forms and quote requests, integrated with HubSpot marketing tools. Social media presence on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok supports brand engagement. The company targets individual vehicle owners and commercial clients across the UK, emphasizing sustainability and customer service as competitive advantages.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and uses HubSpot's secure hosting environment. Cookie consent and privacy policies indicate compliance with GDPR. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not detected in the HTML source, representing an area for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the content. The use of third-party scripts is standard for marketing and analytics but should be regularly audited. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available on the site, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options HTTP headers to strengthen security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries for vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Steer Automotive Group
Description
Steer is the UK’s leading automotive repair business, with accident repair centres across the UK. They have over 30 years of industry experience, delivering vehicle repairs with highly qualified technicians and a commitment to sustainability including carbon-neutral status in accordance with PAS2060.
Key services
Accident repair, Alloy wheel repair, Parking sensor fitting, Paintless dent removal, Air conditioning services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HubSpot CMS, jQuery, Owl Carousel, Google Analytics 4, AOS (Animate On Scroll)
Frameworks
HubSpot CMS Framework
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of HubSpot security features

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics 4
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing
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 rich content and multimedia
  2. Uses HubSpot CMS and marketing platform extensively
  3. Strong branding and consistent design
  4. Clear focus on automotive repair services with sustainability emphasis
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented
  6. No signs of adult or questionable content
  7. WHOIS data unavailable for subdomain but business appears legitimate
  8. Social media presence on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the HubSpot CMS platform, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Owl Carousel for UI components and animations. Google Analytics 4 and HubSpot Analytics are used for data collection and user behavior tracking. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and uses AOS for scroll animations. Hosting is provided by HubSpot, ensuring reliable uptime and security. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed and accessibility. The technical implementation supports a professional and user-friendly experience aligned with business goals.
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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