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Security report for nortechcontrol.com

Nortech Control Systems Ltd · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, DNS health and 2 other checks.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Nortech Control Systems Ltd is a UK-based independent manufacturer specializing in access control and vehicle detection solutions since 1992. The company offers a broad range of products including card access control systems, door entry systems, and vehicle identification technologies, serving both UK and international markets. Their business model focuses on close collaboration with installation and distribution partners to deliver comprehensive security solutions. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and integration of modern marketing and analytics tools such as HubSpot and Google Analytics 4. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and no visible vulnerabilities, though the absence of WHOIS data and security headers suggests areas for improvement. Overall, Nortech presents as a credible and established player in the access control industry with strong trust indicators and certifications.

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

5 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  2. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Domain Expires Soon

      Domain expires in 14 days

      What to do: Renew domain registration before expiration

  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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  4. 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

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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
49
Security headers
45
Email security
75
DNS health
50
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
65

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

Nortech holds a strong market position as a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of access control and vehicle detection systems. Their partnerships with major technology providers (HID, Legic, Nedap) and endorsements from large organizations (Airbus, Tesco, Heathrow) underscore their industry credibility. The company targets security professionals and partners, leveraging a B2B business model. Their digital ecosystem includes a partner portal and extensive resource sections, indicating a focus on customer support and engagement. The lack of visible domain registration data is a minor concern but does not detract significantly from their operational transparency. Nortech's certifications and accreditations further enhance their competitive advantage.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and integrates multiple analytics and marketing scripts securely. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap that could be addressed to enhance protection against common web attacks. No sensitive data exposure or vulnerable libraries were detected. The site lacks a published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy, which is recommended for improved security governance. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened with additional headers and formal incident response documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish an incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Verify and publish domain WHOIS information to enhance trust and legitimacy.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools for security and privacy compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Nortech Control Systems Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Nortech Control Systems Ltd
Description
An independent British manufacturer specializing in the design and distribution of innovative card access control, door entry, and vehicle identification systems since 1992.
Key services
People Access Control, Vehicle Detection & Parking Management, Long Range Identification
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HubSpot CMS, jQuery, bxSlider, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag, HubSpot Analytics, XG4KEN Tag Manager
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight, HubSpot Ads Pixel
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing, XG4KEN Tag Manager
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 navigation
  2. Strong branding and consistent design
  3. Comprehensive product and solution offerings in access control and vehicle detection
  4. Use of HubSpot CMS and marketing/analytics tools
  5. No visible security or privacy policy gaps on the website
  6. WHOIS data missing, which reduces trust score
  7. No signs of malicious or adult content
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the HubSpot CMS platform, utilizing jQuery and bxSlider for UI components. It integrates Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight, and HubSpot marketing tools for analytics and advertising. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good SEO practices including meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of CSS and scripts. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified but likely HubSpot-managed. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional web presence with room for security and accessibility enhancements.
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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