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Security report for r2mltd.co.uk

R2M Ltd · Energy · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

R2M Ltd is a UK-based supplier specializing in pipes, valves, and fittings for the water industry, offering extensive stock and 24/7 emergency support. The company is part of the Hawle Austria Group, a global engineering leader in water supply solutions. The website reflects a professional and well-established business with a strong focus on innovation and customer service. Technically, the site uses modern frameworks such as Vue.js and integrates privacy-compliant analytics and consent management tools. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and security headers implemented, though no explicit security policy or incident response contacts are published. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to a domain registration error, which raises some concerns but is offset by the website's professionalism and trust indicators. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-positioned in its market niche.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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';…

  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

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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
64
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
75

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

R2M operates in the energy sector, specifically water infrastructure, targeting utilities and contractors in the UK. Its business model is B2B, focusing on supplying pipeline products and offering installation and bespoke solutions. The affiliation with Hawle Austria Group enhances its market credibility and access to global engineering expertise. The company emphasizes innovation and rapid response services, supported by roadshows and customer engagement initiatives. Revenue and employee figures align with a medium-sized enterprise. The website content and structure support a clear, professional brand image with strong trust signals such as ISO certifications and emergency services.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed through a detailed privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism. However, the absence of a public security policy and incident response contact information limits transparency and readiness perception. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, which could be improved to enhance security culture and trust. Overall, the site is secure but could benefit from additional security governance disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance business credibility by adding more detailed company information such as physical addresses and registration numbers.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
R2M Ltd
Description
R2M Ltd is a leading UK supplier of pipes, valves and fittings for the water industry. With extensive stock, 24/7 emergency support and a strong focus on innovation, R2M help keep water services running reliably.
Key services
Supply of pipes, valves, fittings, 24/7 emergency service, Product installations, Bespoke solutions, Innovation and smart water solutions, Roadshows and customer engagement
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, GSAP, Axios, Matomo Analytics, Usercentrics Consent Management, SpeedCurve Lux
Frameworks
Vue.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern JS libraries with no known vulnerabilities

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Usercentrics Consent Management
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich, professional, and targeted to water industry professionals.
  3. Strong branding and consistent design aligned with parent company.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics with privacy compliance.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain registration error, which is a concern but mitigated by website professionalism.
  6. No security policy or incident response contact publicly available.
  7. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management implemented.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack centered around Vue.js, with additional libraries like GSAP for animations and Axios for HTTP requests. It integrates Matomo for privacy-focused analytics and Usercentrics for consent management, reflecting good privacy practices. The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, with preloading of fonts and scripts. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. No CMS or hosting provider details are explicitly detected. The technical implementation supports a fast, accessible, and user-friendly experience with minimal technical debt.
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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