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Security report for roc-search.com

Roc Search · Technology · United Kingdom

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

Roc Search is a specialized recruitment agency focusing on STEM sectors including Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Energy, and the Public Sector. The company provides a range of staffing solutions such as contingent recruitment, retained search, embedded talent, and brand marketing services, positioning itself as a leading global partner for talent acquisition in these industries. The website reflects a professional and well-structured digital presence, targeting both candidates and clients with clear navigation and comprehensive resources. Technically, the website employs modern frameworks such as Bootstrap 5 and integrates advanced analytics tools including Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity. The use of CookieYes for cookie consent demonstrates a commitment to privacy compliance. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident in metadata and structured navigation. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent mechanisms effectively. However, some standard security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are missing, which could be improved to enhance protection against common web vulnerabilities. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the website presents a low risk profile with strong business credibility and privacy compliance. The main concern lies in the absence of WHOIS data, which raises questions about domain registration transparency. This should be investigated further to ensure full legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, verifying domain registration details, and maintaining ongoing compliance with data protection regulations.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

1 finding 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

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  • Security score drift

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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
77
Security headers
90
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
83

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

Roc Search operates as a medium-sized recruitment agency with a clear focus on STEM sectors, serving both private and public sector clients globally. Its competitive advantage lies in specialized expertise across multiple technical disciplines and a diversified service offering that includes contingent and retained recruitment, embedded talent solutions, and marketing services. The company leverages partnerships and approved frameworks to strengthen market position. The website content and structure indicate a mature business model with a strong emphasis on candidate and client engagement through resources and insights. Growth indicators include active content marketing and multi-location contact points. The absence of explicit financial or founding data limits deeper revenue or longevity analysis.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and cookie consent is managed with user choice, aligning with GDPR requirements. Analytics and tracking are transparent and controlled via consent. Missing security headers such as CSP and X-Frame-Options represent a gap that could expose the site to cross-site scripting and clickjacking attacks. No signs of malware, phishing, or exposed credentials were found. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly available, which could be improved to enhance trust and readiness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but would benefit from implementing additional HTTP security headers and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options headers to strengthen web security.
  2. Verify and publish domain WHOIS information to improve transparency and trustworthiness.
  3. Develop and publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible to users.
  4. Continue maintaining comprehensive privacy compliance with clear cookie consent and data protection notices.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Roc Search
Description
Roc Search is a leading recruitment agency specialising in Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences and Energy. We connect top talent with global opportunities across the private and public sector.
Key services
Technology recruitment, Engineering recruitment, Life sciences recruitment, Energy recruitment, Public sector recruitment, Contingent recruitment, Retained search, Embedded talent solutions, Brand & marketing
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap 5, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, CookieYes cookie consent, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Microsoft Advertising, Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Herefish
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 rich content and navigation.
  2. Professional recruitment agency focused on STEM sectors.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. No security blocking or WAF challenges detected.
  6. WHOIS data missing, which is a concern for domain legitimacy verification.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Bootstrap 5 for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, and Swiper.js for interactive sliders. It integrates Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity for analytics and user behavior tracking. CookieYes is used for cookie consent management, ensuring GDPR compliance. The CMS appears to be a custom or proprietary system (Vennture VSM). Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is supported by appropriate meta tags and structured navigation. Technical risks include missing security headers and reliance on multiple third-party scripts, which require ongoing monitoring to prevent vulnerabilities.
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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