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Security report for misco.co.uk

Misco Technologies · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Misco Technologies is a well-established UK-based IT reseller and solutions provider offering a wide range of products including laptops, desktops, tablets, and IT services tailored for businesses, public sector, and home offices. The company maintains a strong market position with a comprehensive portfolio of services such as lifecycle management, hybrid cloud, networking, software solutions, managed services, cyber security, and IT recycling. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image targeting both large and small enterprises with a focus on education and public sector solutions. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including Foundation CSS, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, and Freshchat for customer engagement. The infrastructure is supported by Amazon Cloudfront CDN ensuring reliable content delivery. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices and basic accessibility features, though some improvements could be made in accessibility compliance. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements key security headers. Cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policies are in place, demonstrating compliance with GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response page suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, Misco.co.uk presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with solid business credibility and security posture. Strategic enhancements in security policy disclosure and accessibility could further strengthen their digital maturity and customer trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
63/ 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  2. 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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

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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
0
Security headers
75
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
63
Average
54

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
720
Employees
0
Customers
720
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
21%

3 subdomains affected

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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

Misco operates primarily in the technology and retail sectors, focusing on IT hardware and services for business and public sector clients. Their business model combines e-commerce with managed IT services, targeting a broad customer base from small businesses to large enterprises and educational institutions. The company benefits from partnerships with major technology brands like HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Google, enhancing its competitive advantage. Revenue streams likely include product sales, managed services, leasing, and financing solutions. The presence of sustainability initiatives and certifications indicates a forward-looking approach. The company’s digital ecosystem integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools, supporting data-driven decision making and customer engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive cookie consent, and use of security headers such as HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, and Content-Security-Policy. The presence of CSRF protection cookies and absence of exposed credentials or vulnerable libraries indicate good security hygiene. However, the lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and may impact incident readiness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security measures align well with industry best practices but could be enhanced by formalizing vulnerability disclosure and incident response processes.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet WCAG standards for improved inclusivity.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Misco Technologies
VAT number
GB 982 7860 66
Registration number
07105367
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Misco Technologies
Description
Buy the latest Laptops, Desktops, Tablets & more! Amazing deals for large & small business, public sector & home offices
Key services
IT hardware sales, Lifecycle services, Hybrid cloud, Networking, Software solutions, Managed services, Cyber security, Finance, IT recycling, Education solutions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Foundation CSS, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Freshchat, Stripe.js, Reevoo widgets, Cloudfront CDN
Frameworks
Foundation
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • CSRF protection cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight
Marketing tools
Freshchat, Reevoo
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional IT reseller and solutions provider targeting UK businesses and public sector.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented.
  3. Use of multiple analytics and marketing tools with consent mechanism.
  4. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges.
  5. Security headers and HTTPS are properly configured.
  6. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  7. Contact information is clearly provided including phone, email, and physical address.
  8. Certifications and trust signals are prominently displayed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom node-based CMS with Foundation CSS framework and jQuery, supported by modern analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Freshchat. Content delivery is optimized via Amazon Cloudfront CDN. The site is mobile responsive and SEO optimized with proper meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in load times and accessibility. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from further modernization such as adopting newer JavaScript frameworks and enhancing 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.

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