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Security report for midlandcleaningservices.co.uk

MCS Cleaning Services · Other · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

MCS Cleaning Services is a UK-based commercial and B2B cleaning service provider established since 2013. The company offers a broad range of cleaning services including office, factory, hygiene, janitorial supplies, window cleaning, builder/deep cleans, and grounds maintenance. They hold recognized certifications such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and are members of BICSc, indicating a commitment to quality and environmental standards. The website presents a professional image with clear service offerings and client references, targeting commercial clients in the UK market. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern Gutenberg blocks and integrates Google Analytics for visitor tracking. It is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with structured data enhancing search visibility. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent implemented, but lacks advanced security headers and explicit incident response policies. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain registration issues, which raises some concerns about domain legitimacy despite the professional website content. Overall, the site is trustworthy and functional but would benefit from improved security transparency and domain registration clarity.

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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…
  2. 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

  3. 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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  • 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
20
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

MCS Cleaning Services operates in the commercial cleaning sector, serving B2B clients across various industries. Their business model focuses on service delivery with certifications and accreditations to build trust. The presence of franchise opportunities suggests growth ambitions and a network expansion strategy. The company leverages digital marketing tools like Google Analytics and maintains a professional web presence. Their client portfolio includes notable companies, enhancing market credibility. The lack of detailed financial or parent company information limits deeper business intelligence. Strategic partnerships, such as the franchise site, indicate a collaborative ecosystem. The company appears medium-sized with a focus on quality and customer service as competitive advantages.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a baseline security posture with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism indicating GDPR awareness. However, it lacks visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options, which are recommended to mitigate common web attacks. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which could hinder rapid response to security incidents. The absence of a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure program reduces transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The use of WordPress and third-party plugins necessitates regular updates and monitoring to prevent exploitation. Overall, the security posture is moderate but can be significantly improved with additional controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish explicit security and incident response policies on the website, including dedicated contact channels for security issues to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider publishing a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and build trust with security researchers.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
MCS Cleaning Services (UK) Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MCS Cleaning Services
Description
Quality Cleaning, Customer Service & Competitive Prices
Key services
Office Cleaning, Factory Cleaning, Hygiene Services, Janitorial Supplies, Window Cleaning, Builder / Deep Cleans, Grounds Maintenance
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Stackable Gutenberg Blocks, Google Fonts, Google Analytics
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Cookie consent banner

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 fully accessible with rich content and structured data
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  3. WHOIS data is missing or invalid due to domain naming rule violation
  4. Website uses HTTPS with valid SSL
  5. Cookie consent banner present indicating GDPR awareness
  6. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts found
  7. Multiple certifications and accreditations displayed
  8. Contact information is clearly presented with phone numbers and physical addresses
  9. Social media links present but URLs are placeholders (#)
  10. Website built on WordPress with modern Gutenberg blocks
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 6.5.3 with the Blocksy theme and Stackable Ultimate Gutenberg Blocks plugin, indicating a modern and flexible content management approach. It uses jQuery and Google Fonts for UI enhancements and Google Analytics for visitor tracking. The site is served over HTTPS with valid SSL certificates, ensuring encrypted communications. Performance is moderate with responsive design and mobile optimization evident. SEO is well addressed with Rank Math SEO plugin metadata and structured JSON-LD data for local business and organization schema. The site includes a cookie consent banner for GDPR compliance. No advanced hosting provider details were detected. The technical stack is standard for small to medium business websites, with opportunities to improve security headers and accessibility compliance.
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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