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Security report for pdms.com

Professional Data Management Services Limited · Technology · Isle of Man

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

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PDMS is a well-established software engineering and digital transformation company with over 30 years of experience, serving both public and private sector clients. Their market position is strong, emphasizing a balance between large-scale project capability and personalized client service. Key services include software development, legacy system modernization, AI and data solutions, web design, and digital consultancy. The company operates primarily in the technology sector with a focus on government, maritime, healthcare, and commercial industries. Technically, the website is built on a modern stack including Umbraco CMS, Bootstrap, and various analytics and tracking tools, demonstrating a mature digital infrastructure with good mobile optimization and accessibility. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, consent management, and no visible vulnerabilities, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website reflects a professional, trustworthy, and credible business presence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 100 · High
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

    • 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

  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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
0
Security headers
85
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
66

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

PDMS targets a diverse range of sectors including government, commercial, healthcare, and maritime, leveraging decades of experience to deliver complex digital solutions. Their business model focuses on providing end-to-end software and digital transformation services, supported by a strong client portfolio and case studies. The company maintains a consistent brand and messaging strategy, highlighting trust and client relationships. Their partnership ecosystem includes integrations with Microsoft Power Platform and various analytics providers. Growth indicators include expansion into Scotland and continuous addition of new solutions to frameworks like G-Cloud. The company’s operations are transparent with clear contact points and corporate information.

Security posture

The security maturity level of PDMS is good, with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent managed via Usercentrics. The site uses nonce attributes on scripts to mitigate injection risks and employs multiple analytics tools responsibly. However, explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy and HSTS are not evident, representing an area for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. Incident response information and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve readiness and transparency. GDPR compliance is indicated through privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security posture supports business continuity and client trust but could benefit from formalized incident response and enhanced header policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen defense-in-depth.
  2. Publish an incident response page or contact channel to improve transparency and readiness for security events.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to minimize potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance visibility of security certifications and compliance frameworks to boost client confidence.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Professional Data Management Services Limited
Registration number
061568C
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Professional Data Management Services Limited
Description
PDMS is a software engineering and digital transformation business who transforms digital services, products and organisations to deliver impactful outcomes.
Key services
Software Development, Legacy System Modernisation, Blueprint Discovery, AI & Data, Web Design & Development, Digital Consultancy, Hosting, On-going Support, Web Insights
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap 5.3.3, jQuery 3.7.0, Typed.js, FontAwesome, Umbraco CMS, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar, 6sense, Microsoft Power Platform (mentioned as service)
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Umbraco CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by og:url https)
  • Cookie consent mechanism via Usercentrics
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-related content pages
  • Use of nonce attributes on scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight, 6sense, Wow Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight, 6sense, Wow Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management
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. Comprehensive service and sector coverage with detailed descriptions.
  3. Strong emphasis on client relationships and trust.
  4. Multiple tracking and analytics tools used with consent management.
  5. No visible security or privacy red flags.
  6. Contact information is clearly presented with multiple channels.
  7. No terms of service page found.
  8. Security policy page exists but lacks explicit framework certifications.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern technology stack including Umbraco CMS, Bootstrap 5, and jQuery, combined with advanced JavaScript libraries like Typed.js for dynamic content. The use of Google Tag Manager and multiple analytics platforms indicates a mature approach to data-driven insights. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, but mobile responsiveness and accessibility are strong. The site architecture is well-organized with clear navigation and consistent branding. Technical risks are minimal, though reliance on multiple third-party scripts requires ongoing security vigilance. Opportunities exist to modernize security headers and improve incident response capabilities to align with best practices.
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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