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Security report for printsys.co.uk

Printed Systems Limited · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Printed Systems Limited is a UK-based contract electronics manufacturer specializing in PCB and LED assembly with over 25 years of industry experience. Operating from a sizable facility in Hertfordshire, the company offers end-to-end manufacturing services from prototype to full production, emphasizing quality, reliability, and long-term customer partnerships. Their market position is that of a trusted, established UK specialist serving diverse sectors including security, medical, telecoms, and retail. Technically, the website employs modern front-end libraries such as jQuery and AOS for animations, uses Google Fonts and Adobe Typekit for typography, and demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices. However, there is room for improvement in accessibility and security header implementation. The site is fully accessible without WAF or blocking mechanisms. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data, but lacks visible security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, which are important for GDPR compliance. The absence of WHOIS data due to an invalid domain query reduces domain trustworthiness, though the website content and business information appear professional and credible. Overall, the website presents a solid business front with good technical implementation and moderate security posture. Strategic improvements in security headers, privacy compliance, and WHOIS domain validation would enhance trust and compliance.

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

6 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. 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

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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
20
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
60

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

Printed Systems Limited operates in the manufacturing sector, focusing on contract electronics manufacturing with specialization in PCB and LED assembly. Their competitive advantage lies in their comprehensive in-house capabilities, long-standing market presence since 1999, and ISO 9001 certification. The business model centers on providing end-to-end manufacturing solutions, targeting businesses requiring reliable UK-based electronics assembly. Growth indicators include a large facility and a broad sector reach. The company emphasizes long-term partnerships and personalized service, which supports customer retention and market stability. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, indicating an independent operation.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. The website enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data, which are positive indicators. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. There is no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy, which could hinder timely handling of security issues. GDPR compliance is partially addressed through a comprehensive privacy policy, but the absence of a cookie consent mechanism is a compliance gap. No vulnerabilities or malware were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security culture appears basic but could be enhanced with formal policies and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to improve web security.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to ensure GDPR compliance and user privacy transparency.
  3. Publish an incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy to enhance security readiness and transparency.
  4. Verify and correct domain WHOIS registration details to improve domain trust and legitimacy.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Printed Systems Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Printed Systems Limited
Description
Printed Systems Limited is a UK-based electronics manufacturer specialising in PCB and LED assembly, offering contract manufacturing solutions from prototype to full production with over 25 years of experience.
Key services
PCB Assembly, LED Assembly, Kitting & Materials Logistics, Engineering, Design for Manufacture, Controlled Storage, Testing, Final Assembly
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.1, AOS (Animate On Scroll), jQuery Cycle2, Google Fonts (Montserrat), Adobe Typekit Fonts
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical URL and contact links)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

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 clear navigation.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS lookup failed due to querying 'www.printsys.co.uk' instead of 'printsys.co.uk'.
  4. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite GDPR-relevant privacy policy.
  5. No visible security headers in HTML source; server headers not provided for full analysis.
  6. No forms detected on the homepage; contact likely via email or phone.
  7. No social media links found in the provided HTML content.
  8. Strong focus on UK-based manufacturing with clear contact details and certifications.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end technology stack including jQuery 3.7.1, AOS for scroll animations, and Cycle2 for slideshows. Typography is managed via Google Fonts and Adobe Typekit. The site is structured with clear navigation and semantic HTML, supporting good SEO and mobile responsiveness. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. However, no CMS or hosting provider information is evident, and no server-side security headers were visible in the provided data. There is an opportunity to improve accessibility and implement security best practices to reduce technical 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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