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Security report for paebusiness.com

PAE Business · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Email security and 2 other checks.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PAE Business is a UK-based independent value added distributor specializing in managed print services (MPS) and managed content services (MCS). The company offers industry-leading solutions including print device management, user management, business dashboards, total cost of ownership audits, and floor planning audits. Their market position is strong within the technology sector, targeting businesses seeking to optimize their print and content management infrastructure. Founded in 2015, PAE Business maintains a professional online presence with consistent branding and a clear focus on their core services. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern integrations such as Google Fonts, Yoast SEO Premium, Google Tag Manager, and ClickCease for bot mitigation. The site demonstrates good SEO optimization, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility features, although performance is moderate. Hosting and domain registration are consistent with the business profile, with a domain age appropriate for the company's history. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and domain transfer protection. However, it lacks DNSSEC and explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options. Privacy compliance is basic, with a cookie policy present but no clear GDPR consent mechanism or comprehensive privacy policy. Contact information is limited to a contact form, with no direct emails or phone numbers publicly listed. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional image with room for improvement in security headers, privacy compliance, and direct contact information. Strategic enhancements in these areas would strengthen their security posture and regulatory adherence.

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

4 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
  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • High

      No DMARC record found

      DMARC provides email authentication and reporting

      What to do: Add DMARC record: "v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com"

  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 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';…
  4. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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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
62
Security headers
55
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
68
Average
61

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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Leaked records that mention paebusiness.com, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

PAE Business operates as a value added distributor in the managed print services sector, focusing on providing comprehensive print and content management solutions to business clients. Their competitive advantage lies in their industry-leading service offerings and specialized audits that help clients optimize costs and workflows. The business model centers on technology distribution and managed services, targeting medium to large enterprises requiring print infrastructure management. The company maintains active social media channels, enhancing their market reach and customer engagement. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website with SEO optimization and ongoing content updates such as blogs and case studies. Partnerships with software providers like ECI Software Solutions indicate a robust ecosystem supporting their service delivery.

Security posture

The security maturity of the website is moderate. The presence of HTTPS and domain transfer protection are positive indicators. However, the absence of DNSSEC and key security headers reduces the overall security posture. No evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries was found, and forms appear to be standard contact forms without advanced security features. The lack of explicit incident response or security policies suggests limited readiness for security incidents. Compliance with GDPR is partial, with cookie policies present but no clear consent mechanisms or data protection officer contact information. The use of ClickCease indicates some level of bot and fraud prevention. Overall, the site would benefit from enhanced security headers, DNSSEC implementation, and formalized privacy and incident response policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security.
  2. Implement Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options headers to strengthen HTTP security.
  3. Develop and publish a comprehensive privacy policy with GDPR compliance details and a cookie consent mechanism.
  4. Add direct company contact emails and phone numbers to improve transparency and user trust.
  5. Establish and publish an incident response policy and security contact channels to enhance security readiness.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PAE Business
Description
Independent Value Added Distributor; Leading Managed Services for Print Device Management, User Management, Business Dashboards, Total Cost of Ownership & Floor Planning Audits
Key services
Managed Print Services, Print Device Management, User Management, Business Dashboards, Total Cost of Ownership Audits, Floor Planning Audits
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Fonts, Yoast SEO Premium, Google Tag Manager, ClickCease, SVG graphics
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited
  • No DNSSEC (not enabled)
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and ClickCease for tracking and bot prevention

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
ClickCease
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO Premium
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional managed print services provider with clear business focus.
  2. Content is well structured with good SEO and accessibility features.
  3. No explicit privacy or security policies beyond cookie policy found.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via form only.
  5. No terms of service or incident response policies detected.
  6. Use of Google Tag Manager and ClickCease indicates marketing and bot mitigation efforts.
  7. No DNSSEC enabled; security headers could be improved.
  8. Social media presence is established on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  9. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress, leveraging modern web technologies such as Google Fonts and SVG graphics for visual appeal. SEO is enhanced through Yoast SEO Premium, and user tracking is managed via Google Tag Manager. Bot mitigation is handled by ClickCease. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with a clear navigation structure. Performance is moderate, likely due to the use of multiple external resources and scripts. Hosting is managed through eNom, LLC with DNS hosted on uk2.net name servers. There is no evidence of technical debt or outdated libraries, but security enhancements are recommended to reduce risk exposure.
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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