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Security report for scanlite.co.uk

Scanlite Visual Communications Ltd. · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

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

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Scanlite Visual Communications Ltd. is a UK-based company specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke LED and digital signage solutions. With over 40 years of industry experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Scanlite serves a diverse range of sectors including retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, and transportation. Their product portfolio includes indoor and outdoor video displays, video walls, pharmacy crosses, financial tickers, and more, complemented by repair, installation, and rental services. The company positions itself as a trusted expert in digital LED signage with a strong market presence in the UK and internationally. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 7.0.1 with modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Slick Carousel, and employs SEO best practices via the Yoast SEO plugin. It integrates Google Tag Manager, Matomo Analytics, and Demandbase for marketing and analytics purposes. The site is mobile-optimized and features a professional design with clear navigation and structured content. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and Google reCAPTCHA on forms, although some security headers could be improved. From a security perspective, the website demonstrates a good baseline posture with encrypted communications and spam prevention on forms. However, the absence of explicit security headers and a formal security policy or incident response information suggests room for enhancement. Privacy compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism, indicating adherence to GDPR requirements. Overall, Scanlite's website reflects a mature, professional business with solid technical infrastructure and a good security baseline. Strategic improvements in security headers and transparency around security policies would further strengthen their posture. The site is safe for general audiences, with no adult or questionable content detected.

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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

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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
53

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

Scanlite operates in the manufacturing and digital signage industry, targeting businesses across multiple sectors that require high-quality LED display solutions. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive experience, bespoke product offerings, and comprehensive service suite including installation and repairs. The business model combines product sales with rental and financing options, catering to a broad customer base from retail to military sectors. The company maintains an active partnership ecosystem through social media and marketing tools, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement. Growth indicators include a large number of installations and a diverse industry reach. The website content and structured data reinforce Scanlite's market credibility and operational maturity.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and Google reCAPTCHA is implemented to protect forms from spam and abuse. The use of security plugins is indicated by the presence of honeypot CSS. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a compliance gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact channels suggests limited transparency in security governance. Overall, the site is secure for typical business operations but would benefit from enhanced security controls and documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and customer trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update all WordPress plugins and themes to minimize vulnerabilities from outdated components.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Review and document data retention policies related to analytics and user data to ensure full GDPR compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Scanlite Visual Communications Ltd.
Description
Scanlite creates digital signage solutions including LED signage and electronic signage. Get bespoke digital signage, visual signage and LED screens.
Key services
Bespoke LED displays, Indoor and outdoor video displays, Video walls, Pharmacy crosses, Financial tickers, Lost time accident boards, Repairs and installation services, Rentals and financing options
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 7.0.1, jQuery 3.7.1, Slick Carousel, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Tag Manager, Matomo Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Demandbase partner tag, Formidable Forms plugin, Max Mega Menu plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (honeypot plugin CSS detected)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager), Matomo Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo Analytics, Demandbase
Marketing tools
Demandbase
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Comprehensive product and industry coverage for LED signage solutions.
  3. Multiple social media channels actively linked.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. Contact form includes Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  7. No terms of service page detected.
  8. Cookie consent banner present and functional.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform with a well-maintained tech stack including jQuery, Slick Carousel, and Yoast SEO for optimization. Integration with Google Tag Manager and Matomo Analytics indicates a mature approach to data-driven marketing and performance monitoring. The site is mobile responsive and features a professional design with clear navigation. However, some technical debt is evident in the lack of comprehensive security headers and limited accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and resource optimization. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but could be enhanced with focused modernization efforts.
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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