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Security report for pswebsitedesign.com

PS Website Design Ltd · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PS Website Design Ltd is a UK-based bespoke website design and digital marketing company operating since 2009. They offer a comprehensive range of services including website design, development, SEO, PPC management, and social media marketing, targeting businesses primarily in the UK. The company emphasizes in-house development, direct client communication, and transparent processes, positioning itself as a trusted and professional service provider with a strong reputation supported by numerous client testimonials and a Google Partner badge for PPC services. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript and tracking technologies such as Google Tag Manager and Ripple CRM scripts, with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security headers and detailed security policies are absent. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which raises some concerns about domain registration transparency despite the professional appearance and content of the website. Overall, the website scores well on content quality, technical implementation, and business credibility, with recommendations to enhance security headers, publish incident response information, and clarify domain registration details.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

4 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  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 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
65
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
74

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

The company operates in the technology sector, specifically in web design and digital marketing services. It targets small to medium UK businesses seeking professional online presence improvements. The business model is service-oriented, focusing on bespoke solutions rather than budget or template-based offerings. Market positioning is strong locally with over 300 clients and positive reviews. The company leverages a skilled in-house team and emphasizes quality and transparency. Revenue streams likely include project-based website builds, ongoing SEO and PPC management, and digital marketing campaigns. The partnership ecosystem includes Google (via Google Partner status) and social media platforms for marketing. Strategic observations highlight a focus on client trust, quality service, and long-term relationships, though domain registration opacity could be a risk factor.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent banner indicating GDPR awareness. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security or incident response policies indicate gaps in security best practices. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The site lacks a security.txt file or explicit vulnerability disclosure mechanism. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly documented. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small business website but could be improved to meet higher compliance and trust standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page detailing procedures and contact channels to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security communication.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate risks from vulnerable libraries.
  5. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS information is accurate and publicly available to enhance trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
PS Website Design Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PS Website Design Ltd
Description
Bespoke Website Design Company based outside Leeds UK. In-house Web Designers and Developers delivering SEO optimised responsive web design at great prices.
Key services
Website Design, Website Redesign, Bespoke Website Development, Website Audits, Ecommerce Solutions, SEO, PPC Management, Social Media Management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Ripple CRM scripts
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical URL and mailto links)
  • Cookie consent banner present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Marketing tools
Ripple CRM
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 professional design
  2. Strong emphasis on in-house development and client communication
  3. Multiple client testimonials and social proof present
  4. No visible forms collecting personal data on homepage
  5. Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  6. No explicit terms of service page found
  7. WHOIS data missing or domain unregistered in queried database
  8. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts published
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses modern JavaScript and integrates Google Tag Manager and Ripple CRM for analytics and marketing automation. The HTML structure is valid and includes proper meta tags for SEO and responsive design. Performance is moderate with video content and multiple images optimized for different screen sizes. Mobile optimization is excellent with responsive layouts and accessible navigation. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or bespoke platform. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site lacks some advanced accessibility features but maintains good usability. Technical risks include reliance on third-party scripts without visible security controls and missing security headers. Opportunities exist to modernize security practices and improve transparency around domain registration.
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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