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Security report for smithsofficesupplies.co.uk

S H & D Smith · Retail · United Kingdom

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in Email security, SSL/TLS and 3 other checks.

Security score

37/100

Risk levelHigh

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

S H & D Smith operates a UK-based office supplies e-commerce website targeting schools and businesses. The company offers a broad range of products including paper supplies, technology, furniture, facilities management, and catering items. The website supports account applications, quick order functionality, and price match offers, positioning itself as a regional supplier with a focus on B2B sales. Technically, the site uses common JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Typeahead.js, and Google reCAPTCHA for form security, hosted on a PulseStore platform. The site is moderately optimized for mobile and performance, with basic SEO and accessibility features. Security posture is moderate, with HTTPS implied but no visible security headers or advanced policies. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to a domain naming rules error from Nominet UK, which raises some concerns about domain legitimacy, though the website content and contact information appear consistent and professional. Privacy and cookie policies exist but are basic, and no advanced incident response or security certifications are evident.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

11 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  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. 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

  4. 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

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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
47
Security headers
20
Email security
40
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
37

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 business targets a niche market of schools and businesses in the UK, offering a comprehensive catalog of office and facility supplies. Its business model relies on account-based sales and online ordering, with a focus on customer convenience through quick order pads and account management. The company appears to be a small-sized retailer with a localized market presence. The website branding is consistent and professional, supporting trust through clear contact details and business address. There is no evidence of partnerships or subsidiaries from the website content. The company leverages a third-party e-commerce platform (PulseStore) for its online operations, indicating reliance on external technology providers.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and Google reCAPTCHA for basic security. However, it lacks visible security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options, which are recommended best practices. No explicit security or incident response policies are published. The absence of WHOIS data due to domain registration issues is a concern, potentially impacting trustworthiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved with enhanced headers, documented policies, and domain registration clarity.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Clarify domain registration details and resolve WHOIS inconsistencies to enhance domain legitimacy and trust.
  3. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and incident response plan to improve compliance and transparency.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
  5. Enhance SEO and accessibility features to improve user experience and reach.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
S H & D Smith
Description
Supplier of office supplies, furniture, technology, ink and toner, facilities management, and catering products targeting schools and businesses.
Key services
Office supplies sales, Account application and management, Quick order system, Price match and bespoke printing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Typeahead.js, Select2, Lodash, Slick Carousel, Google reCAPTCHA v2
Platforms
PulseStore e-commerce platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a fully functional e-commerce platform for office supplies and related products.
  2. Clear contact information and business address provided.
  3. No visible security headers or advanced security policies detected.
  4. WHOIS data is missing or blocked due to domain naming rules error.
  5. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  6. Use of common JS libraries and Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection.
  7. No analytics or tracking scripts detected beyond reCAPTCHA.
  8. Privacy and cookie policies are present but basic.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a standard set of JavaScript libraries and plugins for UI and UX enhancements, including jQuery, Typeahead.js for search autocomplete, Select2 for enhanced select boxes, Lodash for utility functions, and Slick Carousel for product sliders. Google reCAPTCHA v2 is integrated for bot protection on forms. The site is built on the PulseStore e-commerce platform, which handles catalog management and shopping cart functionality. Performance is moderate with some optimization for mobile devices. There is no evidence of a custom CMS or advanced frameworks. The site lacks advanced security headers and detailed metadata for SEO. Overall, the technical infrastructure is functional but could benefit from modernization and security hardening.
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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