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Security report for paperlesseurope.com

Paperless Europe · Technology · United Kingdom

High risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Paperless Europe Ltd is a UK-based technology company specializing in accounts payable automation and document management software tailored for accounting platforms such as Sage, Xero, and SAP Business One. The company positions itself as a leading provider in the UK market, offering AI-powered invoice recognition, online invoice approval, purchase order matching, and budgeting management solutions. Their target audience primarily includes accountants and finance professionals seeking to streamline financial documentation processes. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern front-end technologies including Google Fonts, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Olark live chat integration. The site is well-optimized for SEO and mobile responsiveness, featuring a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. Hosting appears to leverage Cloudflare services, enhancing performance and security. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate spam. While explicit security headers are not fully confirmed, no critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and include user consent management. However, the site lacks a published security policy or incident response information. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and compliance posture. The absence of direct contact emails and terms of service pages are minor gaps. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security header implementation, publishing a security policy, and adding vulnerability disclosure information to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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
    • 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

  4. 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';…

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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
80
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
58
Average
49

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

Paperless Europe operates in the technology and finance sectors, focusing on AP automation software that integrates seamlessly with major accounting platforms. Their business model is SaaS-based, targeting SMEs and accounting firms in the UK. The company leverages partnerships with Sage and technology providers like IPOINT for development and integration. Their marketing strategy includes client testimonials, case studies, and active social media engagement. The presence of detailed how-to videos and resources indicates a strong customer education focus. The company appears medium-sized with a consistent brand and high trust indicators, positioning itself as a market leader in its niche.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA, and a detailed cookie consent mechanism supporting GDPR compliance. No critical security issues or vulnerabilities were found in the HTML content or scripts. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no visible incident response or security policy page, which could enhance transparency and readiness. The use of multiple third-party tracking and advertising scripts necessitates ongoing monitoring to ensure privacy compliance. Overall, the security maturity is solid but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Include contact information for a Data Protection Officer or security contact to enhance GDPR compliance and trust.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and tracking tools to maintain privacy compliance and reduce attack surface.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Paperless Europe
Description
PaperLess leads in the UK, saving accountants time by automating document management and invoice processing for SAP One, Sage, and Xero.
Key services
Automated Invoice Recognition, Online Invoice Approval, Purchase Order Matching, Full Automation of Emailed Invoices, Purchase Order Requisition, Budgeting Management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Fonts (Inter), Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Microsoft Ads (Bing UET), LinkedIn Insight Tag, Olark Live Chat, Fancybox, Swiper.js, Cloudflare (implied by __cf_bm cookie)
Frameworks
WordPress, Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Bing UET
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads
Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag, Bing UET
Marketing tools
Olark Live Chat
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Strong focus on AP automation software for accounting platforms.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism with detailed categories.
  4. Multiple client testimonials and case studies enhance trust.
  5. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and tracking tools.
  6. No visible security or privacy red flags.
  7. No explicit terms of service page found.
  8. Contact information is clear but no direct emails found in HTML.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern front-end stack including Google Fonts, Swiper.js for sliders, Fancybox for media display, and multiple analytics and advertising integrations such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Bing UET, and LinkedIn Insight Tag. The site uses Cloudflare services implied by the presence of Cloudflare bot management cookies, enhancing performance and security. The HTML is well-structured with proper meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data for SEO. The site is mobile-optimized and loads efficiently. No deprecated or vulnerable libraries were detected. The technical implementation reflects a mature and well-maintained digital infrastructure suitable for a professional SaaS business.
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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