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Security report for smestow.com

Smestow Pattern & Tool Co Ltd · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Smestow Pattern & Tool Co Ltd is a well-established UK-based manufacturing company specializing in pattern making, tooling, and CAD design services. With a domain age dating back to 2000 and a clear focus on bespoke manufacturing solutions, the company positions itself as a specialist in the West Midlands industrial sector. The website reflects a professional digital presence built on WordPress, leveraging modern plugins such as Yoast SEO and Slider Revolution to enhance user experience and SEO. Contact information is transparent and easily accessible, supporting strong business credibility. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA integration, though improvements in DNSSEC and security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism detected. Overall, the website is functional, professional, and trustworthy, serving its target manufacturing audience effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

7 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.

    • 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

  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. 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
70
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
58
Average
48

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

The company operates in the manufacturing sector, targeting businesses requiring precision tooling and pattern making. Its business model is B2B, focusing on bespoke solutions tailored to client needs. The website content and structure indicate a small-sized enterprise with a strong regional presence. The partnership with Nutcracker Design for website development suggests investment in professional digital marketing. The company maintains industry accreditations, enhancing trust and market positioning. Growth potential is supported by continuous quality improvement and technology adoption. The absence of detailed financial or parent company information suggests independent operation.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. Integration of Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms mitigates automated abuse risks. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options reduces overall security robustness. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, indicating potential gaps in transparency and preparedness. The domain's clientTransferProhibited status adds a layer of domain ownership protection. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could benefit from enhanced DNS and HTTP security configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Add a cookie policy and consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve trust and preparedness.
  5. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Smestow Pattern & Tool Company Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Smestow Pattern & Tool Co Ltd
Description
Smestow Pattern and Tool Specialists is a UK-based company specializing in pattern making, tooling, and CAD design, emphasizing engineering excellence and bespoke manufacturing solutions.
Key services
Pattern making, Tool making, CAD design
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Yoast SEO, Slider Revolution, Contact Form 7, Google reCAPTCHA v3
Frameworks
WPBakery Page Builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 integration on forms
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and maintained using WordPress CMS.
  2. Content is focused on manufacturing and tooling services with clear business information.
  3. Contact information is prominently displayed including phone, email, and physical address.
  4. No privacy or cookie banner detected, which may affect GDPR compliance.
  5. Security practices are basic but include HTTPS and reCAPTCHA integration.
  6. No evidence of WAF or content blocking; full content accessible.
  7. Social media presence includes Facebook and Instagram links.
  8. Use of Yoast SEO plugin indicates attention to SEO best practices.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using PHP and jQuery, enhanced with popular plugins such as Yoast SEO for search optimization, Slider Revolution for dynamic content, and Contact Form 7 with Google reCAPTCHA for secure user input. The site loads fonts from Google Fonts and uses a responsive design approach with WPBakery Page Builder. Performance is moderate with some heavy slider content but generally good mobile optimization. Accessibility features are basic, with room for improvement. Hosting details are not explicit but domain registrar is eNom, LLC. The site lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC, which are recommended for modern web security standards.
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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