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Security report for saintanns.co.uk

SAS Metal Fabrication · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

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

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SASM Fabrication is a UK-based sheet metal manufacturing company with origins dating back to 1960, specializing in laser cutting, CNC bending, welding, and powder coating services. The company positions itself as a quality-oriented manufacturer serving industrial clients, leveraging state-of-the-art fiber laser technology and ISO 9002 accreditation to maintain competitive advantage. Their digital presence is built on a modern WordPress platform with SEO and GDPR compliance features, supported by active social media channels. The website provides clear contact information and service descriptions, targeting B2B manufacturing customers primarily in the UK region. Technically, the website employs a robust WordPress infrastructure with multiple plugins for SEO, anti-spam, GDPR compliance, and user experience enhancements. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, with good SEO metadata and structured data. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and anti-spam measures, though security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the security posture is solid for a medium-sized manufacturing business, with good privacy compliance and trustworthy domain registration. The domain age is younger than the business founding date, suggesting a recent digital presence establishment or rebranding. No blocking or WAF challenges were detected, allowing full content access and analysis. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, adding explicit security and incident response policies, and considering a security.txt file for vulnerability disclosure. These steps would further strengthen trust and compliance in an increasingly regulated environment.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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
57
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
95
Average
65

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

SASM Fabrication operates in the manufacturing sector, focusing on sheet metal fabrication with a strong regional presence in Nottingham, UK. Their competitive advantage lies in over 50 years of experience, ISO 9002 accreditation, and investment in advanced laser cutting technology. The business model is B2B, serving industrial clients requiring precision metal components and finishing services. Revenue streams likely include fabrication contracts, powder coating, and machining services. The company maintains a professional online presence with active social media engagement and customer reviews, indicating a focus on reputation and customer service. Growth indicators include recent website updates and digital marketing efforts. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, suggesting an independent medium-sized enterprise.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of anti-spam plugins to protect forms. GDPR compliance is evident through cookie consent mechanisms and a privacy policy. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found in the HTML content. However, security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not explicitly detected, representing an area for improvement. Incident response and security policies are not publicly documented, which could limit transparency in case of security events. Overall, the site is secure for its business context but would benefit from enhanced header policies and documented security governance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Saint Anns Sheet Metal Company Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SAS Metal Fabrication
Description
From its origins in 1960, SASM Fabrication based in Nottingham, has built up a reputation for quality orientated Sheet Metal Laser Cutting. The company manufactures a wide range of sheet metal components and offers services including laser cutting, CNC bending, welding (aluminium, TIG, MIG), and powder coating.
Key services
Sheet Metal Laser Cutting, CNC Bending, Welding (Aluminium, TIG, MIG), Powder Coating, Precision Machining, Plating
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Yoast SEO, CleanTalk Anti-Spam, SiteOrigin Panels, GeneratePress Theme, FontAwesome, Google Fonts, Responsive Lightbox, Moove GDPR Cookie Compliance
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Anti-spam plugin (CleanTalk)
  • Cookie consent banner with GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Jetpack WordPress Stats
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
WordPress.com Stats (Jetpack)
Marketing tools
Mailchimp for WP (newsletter), CleanTalk Anti-Spam, Call Now Button plugin
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. Content is focused on sheet metal manufacturing services with clear business information.
  3. Good GDPR compliance with cookie consent and privacy policy.
  4. No terms of service or explicit security policy found.
  5. Multiple social media channels linked, enhancing trust.
  6. Use of modern WordPress plugins and SEO tools.
  7. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  8. Domain registration is consistent and legitimate.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 7.0 with the GeneratePress theme and multiple plugins including Yoast SEO, CleanTalk Anti-Spam, SiteOrigin Panels, and GDPR Cookie Compliance. It uses jQuery and FontAwesome for UI elements and Google Fonts for typography. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and includes structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO. Performance is moderate with some external resource dependencies. Hosting provider details are not explicit but the domain registrar is 123-Reg Limited. No critical technical debt or deprecated libraries were detected. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and accessibility compliance to reduce technical risks.
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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