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Security report for printandcut.co.uk

Print & Cut · Retail · United Kingdom

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Print & Cut is a UK-based commercial printing company specializing in large format printing services including wall graphics, window graphics, signage, exhibition stands, and bespoke printing solutions. Established in 2012 and operating primarily from Stockport, Manchester, the company serves both local and nationwide clients, focusing on retail and event display needs. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear service offerings and contact information. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using Elementor, incorporates modern web technologies, and employs Google Tag Manager and reCAPTCHA for analytics and security. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers in place, though privacy and cookie policies are missing, representing a compliance gap. Overall, the website is well-structured, user-friendly, and trustworthy, but could improve privacy compliance and incident response transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
    • 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

  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.

    • 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

  3. 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"

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
46

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

Print & Cut operates in the retail sector providing commercial printing and large format graphics services. Their business model centers on delivering customized print solutions for promotional and display purposes, targeting businesses requiring impactful visual marketing materials. The company leverages digital printing technology to offer a wide range of products such as banners, posters, vehicle graphics, and bespoke items like laser cutting and reboard printing. Their market position is that of a specialized local provider with national reach, supported by a professional online presence and social media engagement. Revenue streams likely derive from print service contracts, event-related printing, and bespoke orders. The absence of detailed certifications or partnerships suggests a focused but small-scale operation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, presence of key security headers, and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from automated abuse. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Privacy compliance is partial due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which could expose the company to regulatory risks under GDPR. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the business scale but should be enhanced to align with best practices and compliance requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy detailing data collection, processing, and user rights to improve GDPR compliance.
  2. Implement a cookie consent banner or mechanism to inform users and obtain consent for tracking technologies.
  3. Add a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  4. Conduct an accessibility audit and improve features to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party libraries and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Print & Cut
Description
Transform your business with quality commercial print services from Print & Cut. Window graphics, signage, exhibition stands, and more.
Key services
Large format printing, Wall graphics, Window graphics, Signage and promotional graphics, Events and exhibitions printing, Display graphics, Bespoke printing services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, Font Awesome
Frameworks
Elementor page builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Clear focus on commercial printing and large format graphics
  3. Contact information is prominently displayed
  4. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap
  5. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using the Elementor page builder, which provides flexibility and modern design capabilities. It integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics and Google reCAPTCHA for form security. The site uses Font Awesome for icons and lazy loading for images to optimize performance. Hosting is managed via 123-Reg Limited, a reputable UK registrar and hosting provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices including meta tags and structured data. Technical debt appears low, but the site could benefit from enhanced accessibility features and explicit privacy and security documentation to reduce compliance risks.
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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