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Security report for quaife.co.uk

Quaife Engineering · Transportation · United Kingdom

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Quaife Engineering Ltd is a well-established British manufacturer specializing in automotive drivetrain products, including performance transmissions, gearkits, and differentials. The company targets motorsport professionals, OEMs, and classic car enthusiasts, positioning itself as a reputable player in the transportation and manufacturing sectors. Their business model focuses on manufacturing and direct sales, supported by technical and customer service offerings such as warranty registration and technical support. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern frameworks like Bootstrap and includes SEO optimization via Yoast SEO Premium. It integrates essential marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel, and employs security measures like HTTPS and Google reCAPTCHA for form protection. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility, though some security headers could be enhanced. From a security perspective, the site maintains a strong posture with encrypted connections and secure form handling. However, it lacks publicly available security policies and incident response information, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, offering a positive user experience and clear business credibility. The WHOIS lookup failure is due to querying a non-registrable subdomain rather than the main domain, and does not detract from the legitimacy of the business. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing security policies, and continuous monitoring of third-party scripts.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • 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

  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"

    • 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';…

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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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
73
Average
48

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

Quaife Engineering operates in a niche automotive manufacturing sector with a focus on high-performance drivetrain components. Their competitive advantage lies in their British heritage, ISO certification, and strong presence in motorsport markets. The company leverages direct online sales through a dedicated shop domain and maintains active engagement via social media channels. Revenue streams likely include product sales, technical support, and aftermarket services. The partnership ecosystem includes industry associations and certification bodies, enhancing credibility. Growth indicators include recent product launches and active content updates. The company demonstrates a mature digital presence aligned with its market position.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate spam and abuse on forms, and asynchronous loading of tracking scripts to reduce performance impact. Security headers are minimal but present, with room for improvement by adding CSP, HSTS, and other headers. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified. The absence of explicit security policies and incident response information is a gap that could affect user trust and compliance. Overall, the site balances usability and security effectively but should enhance transparency and hardening measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Establish and communicate data retention policies and GDPR compliance details more explicitly.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Quaife Engineering
Description
Quaife Engineering Ltd is a British manufacturer of automotive drivetrain products, specialising in performance transmissions, gearkits & differentials.
Key services
Manufacture of differentials, Performance transmissions, Gearkits, Motorsport gearboxes, Technical support and warranty services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO Premium, Bootstrap, jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA, FontAwesome, Instagram Feed plugin, Contact Form 7
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Facebook Pixel and Google Analytics scripts loaded asynchronously

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO Premium
Transparency
good

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 navigation
  2. Strong brand presence with consistent logos and social media integration
  3. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  4. Presence of privacy, cookie, and terms policies indicating compliance awareness
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  6. Good integration of marketing and analytics tools
  7. Contact information is clearly presented with phone number and contact forms
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies publicly available
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform utilizing Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery for client-side scripting. SEO is managed via Yoast SEO Premium, ensuring proper metadata and structured data usage. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of analytics and tracking scripts. The site is mobile optimized with a clear navigation structure and consistent branding. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to modernize security headers and improve accessibility compliance. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified but the site uses standard CDN and external resources for fonts and icons.
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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