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Security report for phbeck.co.uk

PH Beck · Government · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PH Beck is a well-established building contractor specializing in refurbishment, planned maintenance, and heritage construction services primarily for public sector and institutional clients across Sussex and the South of England. The company emphasizes safe, compliant, and minimally disruptive project delivery, supported by over 50 years of experience. Their website reflects a professional market position with clear service offerings and strong client trust indicators, including testimonials and client logos. Technically, the website is built on a modern WordPress platform using Elementor and several reputable plugins such as Rank Math SEO and Complianz GDPR. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and incorporates security features like HTTPS and Google reCAPTCHA v3 for form protection. SEO and privacy compliance are well addressed with comprehensive policies and consent mechanisms. Security posture is solid with encrypted connections and secure form handling, though the absence of explicit security headers and a published security policy suggests room for improvement. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to a domain naming error, which slightly impacts trust but does not detract from the website's professionalism or legitimacy. Overall, PH Beck's digital presence is strong, supporting their business credibility and compliance. Strategic improvements in security transparency and WHOIS registration clarity would further enhance trust and risk posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

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

    • 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';…

  2. 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

  3. 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

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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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
Average
55

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

PH Beck operates in the government and institutional building sector, targeting public sector clients such as councils, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and social housing organizations. Their business model focuses on specialized construction services with a strong emphasis on heritage and compliance. The company leverages long-term client relationships and a reputation built over decades. Their website showcases a broad service portfolio and highlights trusted partnerships with notable public entities, indicating a stable market position. The digital footprint suggests a medium-sized enterprise with regional focus and a commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and integration of Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect contact forms from spam and abuse. Cookie consent management aligns with GDPR requirements, reflecting good privacy practices. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options indicates potential areas for hardening. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the business type but could be enhanced to meet higher standards and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and configure HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to minimize vulnerability exposure.
  4. Clarify and correct domain registration details to resolve WHOIS inconsistencies and improve trustworthiness.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging of website security events to detect and respond to potential threats proactively.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PH Beck
Description
PH Beck delivers refurbishment, planned maintenance and heritage construction for public sector and institutional clients across Sussex and the South of England.
Key services
Refurbishment, Planned Maintenance, Heritage Construction, External Repairs, Commercial Building, General Building, Educational Building, Local Authorities, Social Housing, NHS Trust
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 7.0, Elementor 4.1.1, Rank Math SEO, Google reCAPTCHA v3, FontAwesome 7.2.0, Swiper.js, Complianz GDPR plugin
Frameworks
WordPress, Elementor
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 on contact form
  • Cookie consent banner with granular consent options

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
Marketing tools
Rank Math SEO
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and interactive elements.
  2. No WAF or security blocks detected.
  3. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain naming error, which is unusual but does not affect website content.
  4. Strong GDPR and cookie compliance with consent management.
  5. Contact information is clear and consistent.
  6. No security.txt or explicit security policy found.
  7. No evidence of adult or questionable content.
  8. Use of modern WordPress plugins and technologies.
  9. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 7.0 with Elementor 4.1.1, leveraging modern front-end libraries such as FontAwesome 7.2.0 and Swiper.js for UI components. SEO is managed via Rank Math PRO, and GDPR compliance is handled by Complianz plugin with a functional cookie consent banner. The site uses Google reCAPTCHA v3 for spam protection on forms. Performance is moderate with optimized images and responsive design. Accessibility features are present, including skip links and ARIA labels. No hosting provider information was detected. The technical stack is current and well-maintained, supporting a professional user experience with opportunities for security 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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