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Firstlink Auto Parts Ltd · Energy · United Kingdom

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

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Powatechnic, a trademark of Firstlink Auto Parts Ltd, is a specialized retailer and service provider focused on replacement battery chargers for lithium-ion, lead-acid, and LiFePO4 batteries used in e-bikes, scooters, mobility wheelchairs, golf buggies, and other electric mobility devices. Established in 2015 and based in the UK, the company offers OEM-quality products with technical support and a 12-month warranty, positioning itself as a niche specialist in the energy and transportation sectors. The website provides comprehensive product listings, brand compatibility information, and multiple customer contact channels including phone, email, and messaging apps. The business model centers on e-commerce sales combined with technical support and battery refurbishment services.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

9 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL 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

  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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 29 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
55
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
44

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

The company targets consumers and businesses requiring reliable replacement chargers for electric mobility and recreational vehicles. Its competitive advantage lies in offering a wide range of OEM-quality chargers, technical support, and warranty services. The website's partnership with Firstlink Auto Parts Ltd and professional web design by Keane Creative indicate a stable operational ecosystem. Revenue streams likely derive from direct product sales and repair services. The extensive brand compatibility and product categorization suggest a well-developed inventory and supply chain. Growth potential exists in expanding technical services and possibly entering new geographic markets.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS with good SSL configuration and employs Google Analytics with IP anonymization, reflecting privacy-conscious practices. A cookie consent mechanism is implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represent security gaps. No dedicated security policy or incident response information is publicly available, which could impact customer trust and regulatory compliance. The domain registration is consistent and stable, with no privacy protection, supporting legitimacy. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved with enhanced DNS security and HTTP headers.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and customer trust.
  4. Add a terms of service page to clarify user agreements and legal protections.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are used.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Firstlink Auto Parts Ltd
VAT number
GB162460425
Registration number
07906388
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Firstlink Auto Parts Ltd
Description
Specializes in high-quality replacement battery chargers for lithium-ion, lead-acid, and LiFePO4 batteries for e-bikes, scooters, mobility wheelchairs, golf buggies, and related devices. Offers technical support and 12-month warranty.
Key services
Sale of battery chargers, Technical support, Battery repair and refurbishment, Connector kits and repair parts
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, jQuery, Slick Slider, Google Translate Widget
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Anonymize IP in Google Analytics
  • Cookie flags set to SameSite=None; Secure
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to battery charger niche.
  3. Good contact information and company details are provided.
  4. Use of Google Analytics and Tag Manager with IP anonymization indicates privacy awareness.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with user control options.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  7. No terms of service page detected.
  8. DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  9. No advanced security headers detected in HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, jQuery, and Slick Slider for UI components. Hosting is provided by InMotion Hosting, a reputable provider. The site is mobile optimized with good navigation and SEO meta tags. Accessibility features are basic but present. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. The use of Google Translate widget enhances international accessibility. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Technical debt appears low, but security enhancements and performance tuning could improve overall robustness.
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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