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Security report for saundersmetals.co.uk

Saunders Metals Ltd · Transportation · United Kingdom

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

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Saunders Metals Ltd is a well-established scrap metal recycling company based in Swindon, UK, with a history dating back to 1979. The company offers a range of services including scrap metal purchasing, vehicle recovery, and recycling of catalytic converters and car batteries. They provide next day payment and handle all necessary DVLA paperwork, positioning themselves as a convenient and reliable local service provider. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear contact details and trust indicators such as SecureTrust certification and DVLA compliance logos. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and integrations including Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, and reCAPTCHA, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. The site is mobile optimized, uses HTTPS, and implements cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. Performance is moderate with good SEO and accessibility basics, though some improvements in security headers and accessibility could be made. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates good practices such as HTTPS enforcement, secure forms, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for enhancement in security transparency and readiness. Overall, the website and business present a low-risk profile with strong business credibility and compliance posture. The main limitation is the lack of WHOIS data due to a domain query error, which slightly reduces confidence in domain legitimacy verification. Strategic recommendations include improving security headers, publishing security policies, and enhancing accessibility compliance to further strengthen trust and security posture.

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

2 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
44
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
75

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

Saunders Metals Ltd operates in the scrap metal recycling and vehicle disposal sector, targeting domestic customers, tradesmen, and construction companies primarily in Swindon and surrounding Wiltshire areas. Their competitive advantage lies in next day payment, comprehensive vehicle recovery services, and handling of DVLA paperwork, reducing customer hassle. The business model is service-oriented with revenue from scrap metal purchases and recycling operations. The company has a local market presence with a dedicated fleet and workforce, supported by a partner skip hire website. The website's clear presentation and trust signals support customer confidence and business growth. No direct subsidiaries are identified, but the parent company is Saunders Complete Waste Management Ltd. The company leverages digital marketing tools and analytics to optimize customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, integration of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms, and a cookie consent mechanism that respects user privacy and GDPR compliance. No security headers were detected in the HTML content, which is a potential area for improvement. There is no visible incident response or security contact information, nor a published vulnerability disclosure policy, which limits transparency and readiness for security incidents. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the site content. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by adding security headers, incident response contacts, and a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page including incident response procedures and security contact information to enhance transparency and trust.
  3. Create and host a security.txt file to provide a clear channel for vulnerability disclosure and improve security collaboration.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet WCAG standards, improving usability for all users and compliance with legal requirements.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins for vulnerabilities and update them promptly to maintain a secure environment.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Saunders Metals Ltd trading as Saunders Complete Waste Management Ltd
Registration number
05369265
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Saunders Metals Ltd
Description
Saunders Metals Ltd is a scrap metal recycling company established in 1979, operating in Swindon and surrounding areas. They buy almost any type of scrap metal including unwanted cars, vans, lorries, and end-of-life vehicles, offering next day payment and handling DVLA paperwork.
Key services
Scrap metal recycling, Scrap car collection and payment, Catalytic converter and car battery recycling, Vehicle recovery within 20-mile radius
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 7.0.1, Yoast SEO plugin, Contact Form 7, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, jQuery 3.7.1, Slick Carousel, jQuery UI, Cookie Consent by orestbida, WP Smush (image optimization)
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • Google reCAPTCHA integration on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads (AW-773400775)
Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (G-QNZJ0SKZ2V)
Transparency
good

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 professionally presented and relevant to scrap metal recycling.
  3. Clear contact information and multiple communication channels provided.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented with GDPR compliance.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable due to query error; no registrar or registration dates found.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices evident.
  7. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
  8. No terms of service or explicit security policies found on the site.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 7.0.1 with a modern tech stack including Yoast SEO for search optimization, Contact Form 7 for form management, Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for marketing and analytics, and Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection. The site uses jQuery and Slick Carousel for UI components and CDN-hosted libraries for performance. Image optimization is handled by WP Smush. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO metadata and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine understanding. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in caching and security headers. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional website suitable for a small business.
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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