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Security report for reddeerherbs.co.uk

Red Deer Herbs Ltd · Retail · United Kingdom

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

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Red Deer Herbs Ltd is a well-established UK-based company specializing in the production, processing, and nationwide distribution of fresh herbs, micro herbs, salad leaves, and fresh chillies. Founded in 1986, the company emphasizes quality, technical excellence, and sustainability, serving primarily the food industry across Scotland, England, and Wales. Their business model focuses on B2B supply and distribution with a commitment to freshness and customer responsiveness. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Oxygen Builder framework, enhanced with modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and AOS for animations. The site includes GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms via the Complianz plugin, indicating a mature approach to privacy compliance. Hosting and domain registration are stable and consistent with the company's long history. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent banners, but lacks explicit security headers and a dedicated security policy or incident response information. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The overall security posture is good but could be improved with additional headers and transparency. Overall, the website presents a professional, trustworthy, and compliant digital presence for Red Deer Herbs Ltd, with clear contact information and business details. The risk level is low, with recommendations focusing on enhancing security headers and publishing security policies to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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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
85
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
80
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 · 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

Red Deer Herbs Ltd holds a strong market position as a specialist supplier of fresh herbs and related products in the UK food industry. Their competitive advantage lies in their technical excellence, sustainable sourcing, and nationwide distribution network. The company targets food industry businesses requiring high-quality fresh herbs year-round. Revenue streams likely include wholesale supply contracts and customized herb processing services. The company maintains a focused partnership ecosystem, including local farms and technology providers. Growth indicators include ongoing R&D efforts and a commitment to quality and sustainability. The website supports these insights with clear product categories and contact channels.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and GDPR cookie consent implemented. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a gap in defense-in-depth. No incident response or security contact information is provided, which limits transparency and readiness perception. No vulnerabilities or sensitive data exposures were found in the HTML content. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business size but could benefit from enhanced security controls and documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to increase transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
  5. Consider adding analytics with privacy-respecting configurations to better understand user behavior and improve marketing efforts.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Red Deer Herbs Ltd
Registration number
02312368
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Red Deer Herbs Ltd
Description
We produce a wide range of herbs that are freshly cut, washed and processed. Our nationwide distribution supply fresh herbs to many parts of Scotland, England and Wales. Contact us for more info.
Key services
Fresh herbs production, Micro herbs, Salad leaves, Fresh chillies, Nationwide distribution
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Oxygen Builder, jQuery, Complianz GDPR plugin, AOS (Animate On Scroll)
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and consistent branding.
  2. Comprehensive cookie and privacy policies with consent mechanisms are implemented.
  3. Contact information is prominently displayed including phone, email, and physical address.
  4. No security policy or incident response information is provided on the site.
  5. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data detected in the HTML.
  6. Use of modern WordPress plugins and frameworks with some room for security header improvements.
  7. No advertising or tracking pixels detected beyond cookie consent management.
  8. Social media presence limited to LinkedIn link only.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Oxygen Builder plugin for layout and design. It leverages jQuery and AOS for interactive and animated elements. The Complianz GDPR plugin manages cookie consent, indicating attention to privacy compliance. Hosting appears stable with domain registration through TalkTalk Communications Limited. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in loading speed and accessibility. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design. Technical debt is low, but security header implementation and enhanced accessibility could be improved to reduce risks and improve user experience.
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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