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Security report for readdunnconnell.co.uk

Read Dunn Connell Limited · Real Estate · United Kingdom

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Read Dunn Connell Limited operates RDC Solicitors, a small UK-based law firm specializing in property, family law, wills, trusts, tax and probate, dispute resolution, and employment law. The firm targets individuals and businesses primarily in North and West Yorkshire, with offices in Bradford, Ilkley, and Bingley. The website presents a professional image with clear service offerings and client testimonials, positioning the firm as a trusted regional legal service provider. Technically, the website uses modern web technologies including jQuery and Google Tag Manager, with responsive design and good SEO practices. However, some security best practices such as security headers and cookie consent mechanisms are missing or not detected, representing areas for improvement. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain naming rules violation, which slightly impacts trust but does not negate the legitimacy indicated by company registration details and professional presentation. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS usage implied but lacking explicit security headers and formal security policies. No forms are present on the homepage, reducing attack surface but also limiting direct data collection. Overall, the site is safe, professional, and trustworthy with room to enhance privacy compliance and security hardening. Strategic recommendations include implementing cookie consent for GDPR compliance, adding security headers, publishing security and incident response policies, and regular audits of third-party scripts to maintain a strong security posture.

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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

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

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • 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

  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

  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 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
57
Security headers
50
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
47

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 · found on this site
  • 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

RDC Solicitors is positioned as a regional legal services provider with a focus on specialist legal fields relevant to individuals and businesses in Yorkshire. Their competitive advantage lies in experienced solicitors offering jargon-free advice and a client-centric approach. The business model is traditional legal services with a focus on personal and business legal needs. Revenue streams likely come from client fees for legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm maintains a professional online presence with certifications and regulatory compliance clearly displayed, supporting credibility and client trust. Partnerships with Planet Media for design and recognized legal bodies like the Law Society enhance their ecosystem. Growth indicators include active social media presence and promotional offers. The company operates as a small-sized entity with no subsidiaries or parent company indicated.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is used, but no explicit security headers were detected in the provided data, which could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No sensitive data is exposed in the HTML, and no vulnerable libraries were identified. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism and explicit privacy compliance features indicates partial GDPR compliance. Incident response and security policies are not published, which could hinder rapid response to security incidents. The use of Google Tag Manager introduces some tracking but is a common practice. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small legal firm website but would benefit from enhanced security controls and transparency to meet higher compliance standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to ensure GDPR compliance and user privacy transparency.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website to demonstrate security governance.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by clearly stating data retention policies and user data handling practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Read Dunn Connell Limited
Registration number
9559492
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Read Dunn Connell Limited
Description
RDC Solicitors is a law firm providing legal services including property, family law, wills, trusts, tax and probate, dispute resolution, and employment law primarily in North and West Yorkshire, UK.
Key services
Property Services, Family Law, Wills, Trusts, Tax & Probate, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.5.1, Google Tag Manager, Bootstrap Carousel, HTML5, CSS3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by URL https://)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. No forms detected on the homepage or main content to collect user data.
  3. Contact information is clearly presented with multiple office locations.
  4. Social media presence includes LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism found, which may be a GDPR compliance gap.
  6. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain naming rules violation error from Nominet.
  7. Website uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking.
  8. Certifications and regulatory compliance are prominently displayed.
  9. No security headers detected in provided data; recommend adding for improved security posture.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery 3.5.1, with Google Tag Manager integrated for analytics and tracking. The site uses a Bootstrap carousel for the hero section and is mobile responsive with good navigation clarity. No CMS or hosting provider information is explicitly detected. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of analytics scripts. Accessibility features are basic but present. SEO optimization is good with proper meta tags and structured navigation. Technical debt appears low, but security enhancements are recommended to reduce risk. The site lacks advanced frameworks or platforms, indicating a straightforward technical infrastructure suitable for a small legal firm.
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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