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Security report for mpcs.co.uk

MPCS Group Ltd · Energy · United Kingdom

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

MPCS Group Ltd is a small, owner-operated company specializing in offshore catering and housekeeping services primarily for the oil and gas industry. The company emphasizes bespoke, flexible service delivery and has over 45 years of claimed operational experience. Their website content reflects a boutique business model focused on customer-centric hospitality solutions, including hotel and restaurant ownership in the UK. Technically, the website is a simple static HTML and CSS site with basic mobile optimization and limited SEO features. There is no evidence of advanced frameworks, CMS, or third-party integrations. Security posture is weak due to lack of HTTPS confirmation, absence of security headers, and missing privacy and cookie policies. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain registration issues, which raises concerns about domain legitimacy despite professional website content. Overall, the site lacks modern security and privacy compliance features, which should be addressed to improve trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

9 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: 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: RDP

      Port 3389 (RDP) is publicly accessible - RDP - Remote Desktop, prime ransomware target

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to RDP 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

  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 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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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
85
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
50
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 · 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

MPCS Group Ltd operates in a niche segment of the energy sector, providing offshore catering and housekeeping services. Their competitive advantage lies in being a boutique, owner-operated provider offering tailored services rather than standardized contracts typical of multinational firms. The company targets offshore oil and gas clients and installation managers, emphasizing flexibility and customer satisfaction. The business model includes additional hospitality ventures such as hotels and restaurants in Norfolk and Suffolk, indicating diversification. The website lacks visible partnerships or certifications, and no analytics or marketing tools are detected, suggesting a low digital marketing footprint. Growth indicators and revenue streams are not disclosed. The absence of privacy and security policies may impact client trust and regulatory compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a low security maturity level. There is no evidence of HTTPS enforcement or security headers, and no privacy or cookie policies are present, indicating poor compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided. The lack of WHOIS data due to domain registration issues is a significant red flag. No forms or data collection mechanisms are present, reducing attack surface but also limiting user engagement. Overall, the security posture is weak and exposes the business to reputational and compliance risks.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate to secure all website traffic.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to comply with GDPR and build user trust.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contact information.
  5. Resolve domain registration issues to ensure legitimacy and trustworthiness of the website.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MPCS Group Ltd
Description
MPCS Group Ltd is an owner-operated service provider offering offshore catering and housekeeping services to the oil and gas industry for over 45 years. They emphasize bespoke, flexible, and customer-centric catering and housekeeping solutions, including hotel and restaurant ownership in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Key services
Offshore catering, Housekeeping services, Hotel and restaurant management
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
30/100

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the website.
  2. Contact information is limited but includes a named director with phone and email.
  3. No forms or data collection mechanisms detected on the site.
  4. No external links or social media profiles found in the HTML content.
  5. No scripts or third-party libraries detected; site is static HTML and CSS.
  6. No security headers or HTTPS status information available from provided data.
  7. Website content is focused on offshore catering and housekeeping services for oil and gas industry.
  8. No evidence of tracking, analytics, or advertising technologies.
  9. WHOIS data is missing and domain appears to be invalid or improperly registered.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using basic HTML5 and CSS without any detected CMS, JavaScript frameworks, or third-party libraries. The site structure is simple with clear navigation and consistent branding. Mobile optimization is basic but functional. No analytics or tracking scripts are present, indicating minimal data collection. Performance is likely moderate given the simplicity of the site. There is no evidence of modern SEO or accessibility enhancements. Hosting provider and infrastructure details are not available. The lack of HTTPS and security headers is a critical technical deficiency. Overall, the technical implementation is minimal and could benefit from modernization and security hardening.
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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