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Security report for shipleycreative.com

Shipley Creative · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Shipley Creative is a well-established UK-based company specializing in super-fast design, print, and direct mail services for businesses across the UK. With over a decade of experience, they offer a comprehensive suite of services including graphic design, digital printing, direct mail, motion graphics, and web-to-print solutions. Their market position is solid, supported by certifications such as Cyber Essentials and Safe Supplier verification, and a strong client base evidenced by testimonials and social media presence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and Yoast SEO, integrating modern web technologies and third-party services for analytics, reviews, and consent management. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, reCAPTCHA, and bot management cookies, though there is room for improvement in security headers and DNSSEC implementation. While privacy compliance is addressed through a detailed cookie consent mechanism, the absence of explicit privacy policy and terms of service pages is a notable gap. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, which could be enhanced to improve trust and compliance. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy front for Shipley Creative, with recommendations to bolster privacy documentation, security headers, and DNS security to further strengthen their digital maturity and compliance 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  2. 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';…

  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
70
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
51
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Shipley Creative operates in the manufacturing and retail sectors, focusing on B2B services for design, print, and direct mail. Their competitive advantage lies in their fast turnaround, comprehensive service offerings, and established reputation backed by certifications. Revenue streams likely include design services, print production, direct mail campaigns, and digital solutions. The target customer segment is UK businesses requiring marketing and print collateral. Growth indicators include active blog content, client testimonials, and participation in industry events. Partnerships with energy providers and secure file transfer services indicate a mature operational ecosystem. Strategic observations suggest a focus on sustainability and cybersecurity as differentiators.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, use of Google reCAPTCHA, and Cloudflare Bot Management integration. Certifications like Cyber Essentials and Safe Supplier indicate organizational commitment to security standards. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of published security policies or incident response contacts are gaps. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. GDPR compliance is partially addressed via cookie consent but lacks a formal privacy policy. Incident response readiness and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not evident, suggesting areas for improvement in security culture and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages to enhance legal compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement additional HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Enable DNSSEC to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  4. Create and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Shipley Creative
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Shipley Creative
Description
Shipley Creative is a UK-based provider of super-fast design, print, and direct mail services trusted by businesses across the UK. They specialize in digital print, mailing services, web-to-print technology, graphic design, motion graphics, and branded merchandise.
Key services
Graphic Design, Digital Printing, Direct Mail, Motion Graphics, Web-to-Print Solutions
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA, Vimeo Player API, Cloudflare Bot Management
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with granular consent options
  • Cloudflare Bot Management cookie present

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
Google reCAPTCHA, CookieYes Consent Management, Elfsight Google Reviews Widget
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses WordPress with Elementor and Yoast SEO for content management and SEO.
  2. Cookie consent is implemented with detailed categories and user controls.
  3. Multiple client login portals and secure file transfer link indicate business client focus.
  4. Social media presence includes Facebook, Twitter (X), Vimeo, and LinkedIn.
  5. Certifications such as Cyber Essentials and Safe Supplier are prominently mentioned.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided in footer and via contact form.
  7. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content.
  8. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  9. Use of modern web technologies and third-party integrations for reviews and analytics.
  10. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is business professional.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using Elementor for page building and Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. It integrates multiple third-party scripts including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Vimeo Player API, and CookieYes for consent management. The site is mobile responsive with good navigation clarity and performance rated as moderate. Hosting appears to be managed via 123-Reg Limited with DNS hosted on domaincontrol.com. The site uses Cloudflare Bot Management cookies indicating some level of bot mitigation. Opportunities exist to improve technical security by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional user experience.
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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