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Security report for sasint.co.uk

SAS International · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SAS International is a well-established British manufacturer specializing in metal ceilings and bespoke architectural metalwork, serving commercial clients across the UK and internationally. The company positions itself as a leader in innovation, acoustic expertise, and quality manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of landmark projects. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive product information, legal compliance documentation, and active social media engagement. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries, tracking tools, and responsive design frameworks such as Bootstrap. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing pixels, including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Pinterest tracking, indicating a moderate level of user tracking balanced with privacy compliance. The site uses HTTPS with reCAPTCHA v3 for bot protection, though it lacks some advanced security headers and explicit security policies. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates good practices with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, it could improve by publishing a security policy, incident response contacts, and implementing additional HTTP security headers. The domain WHOIS data aligns well with the business claims, showing a long-established domain with consistent registration details, enhancing trustworthiness. Overall, SAS International's website is professional, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations, supporting its market position as a reputable manufacturer. Strategic improvements in security transparency and accessibility could further strengthen its digital maturity and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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. 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

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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
62
Security headers
85
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
64

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

SAS International operates in the manufacturing sector, focusing on metal ceilings and architectural metalwork for commercial interiors. Their market positioning as a leading British manufacturer with international reach is supported by a diverse product portfolio and certifications such as Cradle to Cradle Bronze. The business model centers on engineered solutions for commercial buildings, targeting architects, contractors, and facility managers. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem, including related domains and a dedicated online shop. Growth indicators include recent project highlights and sustainability initiatives. The website content and structure reflect a mature, professional operation with clear branding and trust signals.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 to mitigate automated abuse. No sensitive data leakage or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts represent areas for improvement. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. The current security maturity is solid but could be enhanced by formalizing vulnerability disclosure and incident response processes.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and incident response procedures.
  2. Implement and configure HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Add a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all users.
  5. Maintain transparency on data retention policies and update privacy notices accordingly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
SAS International
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SAS International
Description
SAS International is a leading British manufacturer of quality metal ceilings and bespoke architectural metalwork supplying to commercial clients across the UK and the rest of the world. Installed in iconic, landmark buildings worldwide, SAS leads through innovation, cutting-edge design and technical acoustic expertise.
Key services
Metal Ceilings, Architectural Metalwork, Acoustic Wall Systems, Protective Casings & Panels, Service Integration, Solar Management, Integrated Lights, Room Comfort Systems
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Pinterest tracking, Facebook Pixel, reCAPTCHA v3, Slick Carousel
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 for bot protection
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with search input

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Pinterest, Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Pinterest tracking, Facebook Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with comprehensive product and company information.
  2. Strong presence of legal and compliance documents including privacy, cookie, and terms policies.
  3. Use of multiple tracking and marketing tools with visible consent mechanisms.
  4. No signs of blocking or WAF interference.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities in HTML content.
  6. Social media presence across major platforms enhances trust and brand visibility.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including JavaScript libraries for UI components and tracking, Google Tag Manager, and analytics services. The presence of Bootstrap classes suggests a responsive design framework. Performance is moderate with slick carousel and asynchronous script loading. The site lacks explicit CMS identification but appears custom-built or lightly CMS-driven. Technical debt is minimal with no broken links or errors detected. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and security header implementation to reduce technical risks and enhance compliance.
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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