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Security report for rjca.co.uk

Richardson Jones Chartered Accountants · Finance · United Kingdom

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

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Richardson Jones Chartered Accountants is a well-established independent accounting firm based in Marlow, UK, with a history dating back to 1987. The company offers a comprehensive range of financial services including taxation, auditing, business consultancy, payroll, and HR services, catering to a diverse client base from multinational corporations to individual taxpayers. The firm holds ICAEW accreditation, reinforcing its professional credibility and commitment to quality service. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern SEO and analytics tools such as Yoast SEO and Google Analytics integrated. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and performance, hosted by GoDaddy. The presence of cookie consent mechanisms and GDPR-compliant privacy policies indicates a mature approach to privacy and regulatory compliance. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and employs WordFence security plugin implied by cookies, but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected in the content or scripts. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be improved with additional headers and transparency. The website is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences, with no adult or questionable content. The domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing security policies, and maintaining regular audits of third-party components.

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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

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
25
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
Average
52

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

Richardson Jones Ltd operates in the finance sector as a small-sized professional services firm specializing in accounting and auditing. Its market position is strengthened by its long-standing presence since 1987 and ICAEW accreditation. The business model focuses on providing personalized, efficient financial services to a broad spectrum of clients, including multinational companies and local businesses. Revenue streams likely derive from service fees for taxation, auditing, consultancy, payroll, and HR services. The firm leverages digital tools such as a proprietary app and online client portals to enhance client engagement. Partnerships with IRIS OpenWebPortal indicate integration with industry-standard software solutions. The company maintains a clear and consistent brand presence with a focus on trust and client relationships.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, use of security plugins (WordFence), and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security represents an area for improvement. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response contact, which could hinder rapid response to security incidents. Data protection practices appear adequate, but formal documentation and transparency could be enhanced. Overall, the security culture is positive but could benefit from formalizing policies and improving technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide dedicated incident response contact channels to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and scripts to mitigate risks from vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance cookie consent management with granular user controls and logging to strengthen privacy compliance.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security communication.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Richardson Jones Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Richardson Jones Chartered Accountants
Description
Independent firm of Chartered Accountants established since 1987 in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, providing accounting, auditing, business planning, taxation, payroll, HR, and consultancy services to a range of clients from multinational companies to individuals.
Key services
Taxation Services, Annual Financial Statements, Statutory and Specialist Audits, Estate Planning, Business Start-ups, Reorganisations – Acquisitions/Mergers/Disposals, Management Accounts, General Business Consultancy, Payroll and HR Services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, IRIS OpenWebPortal
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
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 WordFence security plugin (implied from cookies)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Clear and comprehensive service offerings related to accounting and finance.
  3. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent regulations.
  4. Use of reputable third-party analytics and SEO tools.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. Good contact information and multiple communication channels.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform, utilizing modern SEO tools like Yoast SEO and analytics services such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. The hosting is provided by GoDaddy.com, LLC, a reputable provider. The site uses jQuery and custom JavaScript for interactivity and cookie management. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features. The technical implementation is solid with valid HTML and CSS, though there is room for improvement in security headers and performance optimization. The integration with IRIS OpenWebPortal indicates use of specialized accounting software platforms. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with opportunities for modernization and enhanced security.
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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