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Security report for pyramidengineeringliverpool.co.uk

Pyramid Engineering · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

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

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Pyramid Engineering is a small, family-run business based in Liverpool specializing in welding and fabrication services with over 30 years of experience. The company serves a variety of sectors including recycling, offshore, leisure, retail, transport, communications, and energy. Their website presents a professional image with clear descriptions of their services and a portfolio showcasing their work. Contact information is prominently displayed, facilitating customer engagement. Technically, the website is built using standard HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery libraries, with a focus on usability and mobile responsiveness. The site lacks advanced CMS or backend technologies and does not employ analytics or tracking tools, indicating a straightforward digital presence. Performance is moderate with good SEO and accessibility basics in place. From a security perspective, the site uses no visible security headers and lacks HTTPS verification details in the provided data. No forms or sensitive data collection points are present, reducing immediate risk exposure. However, the absence of cookie consent mechanisms and security policies indicates room for improvement in privacy compliance and security posture. Overall, the website is functional and professional but shows gaps in domain legitimacy verification due to WHOIS lookup failure and lacks advanced security and privacy features. Strategic improvements in SSL implementation, security headers, and privacy compliance would enhance trust and reduce risk.

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
    • 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 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 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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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
42
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
59

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

Pyramid Engineering occupies a niche local market in Liverpool, leveraging decades of experience to serve multiple industrial sectors. Their business model focuses on providing specialized welding and metal fabrication services, targeting businesses requiring custom metalwork solutions. The company’s competitive advantage lies in its long-standing reputation, family-run ethos, and diverse sector experience. Revenue streams likely derive from project-based contracts and subcontracting services. The absence of digital marketing or analytics tools suggests a traditional business approach relying on direct customer relationships and local reputation. Partnerships appear limited to their web design provider, with no evident broader ecosystem. Growth indicators are not explicit but the portfolio and service range imply steady operational capacity.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is basic. The website does not expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries but lacks critical security headers and HTTPS confirmation. There is no evidence of GDPR compliance mechanisms such as cookie consent or privacy policy details beyond a basic privacy page. Incident response readiness is not addressed, and no security contact channels are provided. The absence of forms reduces attack surface but also limits customer interaction capabilities. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a simple informational site but requires enhancements to meet modern compliance and security standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate and verify configuration.
  2. Add essential security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Introduce a cookie policy and consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Regularly review and update WHOIS registration to ensure domain legitimacy and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Pyramid Engineering
Description
Pyramid Engineering is a family run business based in Liverpool with over 30 years’ experience providing welding and fabrication services. They serve multiple sectors including Recycling, Offshore, Leisure, Retail & Hospitality, Transport, Communications, and Energy.
Key services
Full Welding Service, Steel Fabrication, Sheet Metalwork, Sub-Contracting Service, Stillages & Steel Pallets, Interior Metalwork, Gates & Railings
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, jQuery 3.6.3, Superfish menu plugin, Google Fonts (Montserrat)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • No forms detected that collect sensitive data
  • No exposed credentials or sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no WAF or blocking detected.
  2. No forms present on the site; no user data collection observed.
  3. Contact information is clearly displayed with company email and phone number.
  4. No social media links found on the site.
  5. No cookie consent or cookie policy detected.
  6. No security or incident response policies published.
  7. WHOIS data is unavailable and indicates domain registration failure.
  8. Website content is focused on welding and fabrication services in Liverpool.
  9. Site uses basic but modern front-end technologies and is mobile optimized.
  10. No analytics or tracking scripts detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a simple, static HTML structure enhanced with jQuery and the Superfish menu plugin for navigation. Google Fonts are used for typography. There is no evidence of a CMS or server-side technologies. Performance is moderate with no heavy scripts or tracking. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design elements. Accessibility is basic but present. SEO is supported by meta tags and structured navigation. The lack of analytics and marketing tools indicates minimal digital tracking. Technical risks are low but the absence of HTTPS and security headers is a notable gap. Modernization opportunities include adopting HTTPS, improving accessibility, and integrating analytics for business insights.
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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