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Security report for petrolab.co.uk

Petrolab Limited · Energy · United Kingdom

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

42/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Petrolab Limited is a specialized UK-based laboratory offering mineralogical and petrographic analysis services primarily to the mining, construction, and real estate sectors. Their expertise includes automated mineralogy, optical microscopy, sample preparation, and screening tests such as Mundic and IS465. The company has a niche market position with a strong regional presence and a history dating back to 1991. The website is built on WordPress with WooCommerce and the Divi theme, reflecting a moderate level of digital maturity with good content quality and user experience. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and use of security plugins, but lacks some advanced security headers and formal security policies. Privacy compliance is basic, with no visible cookie consent or GDPR-specific disclosures. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy, though the absence of WHOIS data due to domain registration issues introduces some uncertainty about domain legitimacy.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 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

9 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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • 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

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • 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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  • 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
47
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
42

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

Petrolab operates as a service provider in mineralogical and petrographic testing, targeting industry professionals and property owners requiring detailed material analysis. Their business model is service-oriented, leveraging specialized laboratory capabilities. The company demonstrates competitive advantages through long-standing expertise, a comprehensive service portfolio, and client trust signals such as quality policies and client showcases. The website supports business growth by providing detailed service descriptions, client engagement via social media, and a portfolio of projects. However, the lack of visible marketing and analytics tools suggests a focus on organic and direct client relationships rather than aggressive digital marketing.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and a Wordfence security plugin, indicating a baseline security posture. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security reduces defense-in-depth. No incident response or security policy pages are published, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files are present, limiting transparency and preparedness. Privacy compliance is minimal, lacking cookie consent mechanisms and GDPR disclosures. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security maturity is moderate but could be improved with enhanced headers, formal policies, and privacy mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen site security.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and update privacy policy to explicitly address GDPR compliance and user data handling.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider implementing a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure program to foster responsible security communication.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
Petrolab Limited
Registration number
4777735
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Petrolab Limited
Description
Petrolab Limited specializes in mineralogical and petrographic analysis and reporting, focusing on metalliferous ores, industrial minerals, slags, contaminants, rocks, aggregates, building stone, slate, concrete, render, and mortar. They provide automated mineralogy, optical microscopy, sample preparation, and screening tests such as Mundic and IS465.
Key services
Automated Mineralogy, Optical Microscopy, Sample Preparation, Mundic Property Screening, XRD Analysis, IS465 Screening Tests
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 7.0, WooCommerce 10.3.8, jQuery 3.7.1, Divi Theme, Contact Form 7
Frameworks
WooCommerce
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Wordfence security plugin indicated by script

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

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. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  3. WHOIS data unavailable, indicating possible domain registration or lookup issues
  4. No explicit privacy or cookie consent mechanisms found
  5. Contact information is clearly presented with company email and phone
  6. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
  7. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy
  8. No incident response or security policy pages found
  9. Use of WordPress with WooCommerce and Divi theme
  10. No advertising or tracking scripts detected beyond standard plugins
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress 7.0 platform with WooCommerce 10.3.8 and the Divi theme, supported by jQuery 3.7.1 and Contact Form 7 for forms. The site is mobile optimized with good navigation and content structure. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. SEO is basic but present with meta tags and canonical links. Accessibility is basic, with some ARIA and screen reader text usage. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site uses minimal third-party scripts beyond Google Fonts and social media links, reducing external dependencies and potential attack surface.
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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