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Security report for sharp-ax.com

Sharp-aX Computer Systems · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Sharp-aX Computer Systems is a UK-based technology company specializing in ERP software solutions and consulting services tailored for wholesale and distribution sectors. With over 25 years of experience, the company offers integrated accounting, order processing, stock control software, and website systems designed to improve business efficiency. Their market position is strengthened by multiple industry partnerships and certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and Microsoft Gold Partner status. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence with strong branding and customer trust signals such as testimonials and Trustpilot reviews. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern technologies like jQuery, Bootstrap, and Yoast SEO, ensuring good SEO and mobile responsiveness. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement, Google reCAPTCHA on forms, and a cookie consent mechanism, although explicit HTTP security headers are not detected. The site integrates third-party services for analytics, marketing, and security seals, maintaining a moderate user tracking level with good privacy compliance. The security posture is solid with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data, but the absence of WHOIS registration data for the domain raises concerns about domain legitimacy and transparency. This discrepancy between the professional website content and missing domain registration details suggests a need for further verification. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional but would benefit from enhanced domain registration transparency and additional security header implementations. Strategic recommendations include implementing comprehensive HTTP security headers, publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy, enhancing DNSSEC usage, and providing explicit incident response contacts to improve security posture and trustworthiness.

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

6 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  3. 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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
55

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

Sharp-aX operates in the technology sector focusing on ERP software and integrated web solutions for SMEs in wholesale and distribution. Their business model revolves around software sales, bespoke development, consulting, training, and hardware services. The company targets UK-based trading companies requiring efficient business management systems. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing market presence, comprehensive service offerings, and strong industry partnerships. Revenue streams likely include software licenses, consulting fees, training services, and hardware sales. The partnership ecosystem includes recognized entities such as TrueLayer for payment services and Microsoft as a Gold Partner. Growth indicators include active customer accounts, extensive ticket support closure, and positive customer feedback. The company maintains a professional online presence with consistent branding and quality content, supporting sustained market relevance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms, and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. Certifications such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials indicate organizational commitment to information security management. However, the absence of explicit HTTP security headers (e.g., Content Security Policy, HSTS) is a gap that could be exploited. No incident response or abuse contact information is published, limiting transparency in security incident handling. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a significant concern, potentially impacting trust and domain legitimacy. Overall, the security culture appears positive but could be improved by addressing these gaps and enhancing transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content Security Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen web security.
  2. Publish a security.txt file and provide clear incident response and abuse contact information to improve transparency and facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Verify and update domain WHOIS registration details to ensure domain legitimacy and build trust with users and partners.
  4. Enhance DNSSEC deployment to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins for vulnerabilities and update them to maintain a secure technology stack.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Sharp-aX Computer Systems
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sharp-aX Computer Systems
Description
Sharp-aX provides ERP Solutions & Consulting Services to help you set up and manage your business online. Contact Sharp-aX to improve your business' efficiency!
Key services
ERP Software Services, Bespoke ERP Development, ERP Software Modules, Website Services including e-commerce and B2B portals, IT Hardware Services, Training and Support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, Google reCAPTCHA, Astra security SDK, Trustpilot widget
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • Use of Astra security seal
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
CANDDi
Marketing tools
Contact Form 7, Google reCAPTCHA, Trustpilot
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 professional design
  2. Strong branding and consistent messaging throughout
  3. Multiple trust signals including certifications and customer testimonials
  4. Comprehensive service offerings focused on ERP and integrated web solutions
  5. Good privacy and cookie compliance with explicit consent mechanisms
  6. Use of modern web technologies and security best practices
  7. WHOIS data missing, which reduces trust in domain registration transparency
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, and Yoast SEO plugin, ensuring good SEO and responsive design. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and use of CDN-hosted resources. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced. The site integrates multiple third-party services for security (Astra), marketing (CANDDi), and customer reviews (Trustpilot). No major technical debt or outdated libraries were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicit but partners like Fasthosts suggest UK-based hosting. The technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but could benefit from improved security header implementation and DNSSEC usage.
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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