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Security report for softwaredevelopment.co.uk

Software Development UK · Technology · United Kingdom

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

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Software Development UK is a UK-based bespoke software development company founded in 2019, specializing in tailored digital transformation and software solutions for enterprises of all sizes. The company offers a broad range of services including bespoke software development, cloud software, MVP development, and 2D & 3D visualisation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and agile methodologies. Their market position is that of a leading innovator in the UK bespoke software sector, supported by a professional online presence and verified business registration. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Astra theme, hosted on a reputable managed WordPress hosting provider. It employs modern analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and HubSpot, with good SEO and mobile optimization. The site uses HTTPS with strong security headers and secure forms with CAPTCHA, indicating a solid security posture. However, the WHOIS lookup for the domain www.softwaredevelopment.co.uk failed due to domain naming rules, which raises questions about the exact domain registration status. Despite this, the website content, social media presence, and official company registration data support the legitimacy of the business. No explicit security policy or incident response information is published, and no vulnerability disclosure mechanism is found. Overall, the website presents a professional, secure, and compliant digital presence with moderate user tracking and good privacy practices. Strategic recommendations include publishing a formal security policy, adding vulnerability disclosure information, and providing incident response contacts to enhance trust and security culture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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. 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. 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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
40
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
64

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

Software Development UK operates in the competitive UK technology sector, focusing on bespoke software and digital transformation services. Their business model centers on delivering customized software solutions using agile development and modern technologies, targeting enterprises seeking innovation and operational efficiency. The company demonstrates growth potential through diversified service offerings and a strong partnership ecosystem including Trustpilot and LinkedIn. Their transparent contact information and verified UK company registration enhance credibility. The company leverages digital marketing and analytics tools effectively to engage target customers and optimize service delivery.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, use of security headers, and secure form handling including Google reCAPTCHA v3. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure mechanism indicates room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. The moderate user tracking level is balanced with GDPR-compliant privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance and incident response communications.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency and trust by including certifications or compliance attestations if applicable.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
UK Software Development Ltd
Registration number
13086606
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Software Development UK
Description
SoftwareDevelopment.co.uk stands as a leading UK innovator in bespoke software solutions. With a wealth of experience, our team excels in crafting tailored web, mobile, and desktop applications for enterprises of all sizes. Our seasoned developers employ cutting-edge technologies and agile methodologies to deliver trailblazing, scalable, and secure digital products. As technology pioneers, we transform your visions into reality with end-to-end services, including design, development, and ongoing support. Elevate your digital presence and embrace innovation with SoftwareDevelopment.co.uk.
Key services
Digital Transformation, Bespoke Software Development, Software Outsourcing, Software Prototyping, Cloud Software Development, MVP Development, 2D & 3D Visualisation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, HubSpot, Forminator plugin, WordPress, Astra theme
Frameworks
WordPress, Astra theme
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with CAPTCHA (Google reCAPTCHA v3)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, HubSpot
Marketing tools
HubSpot, AddToAny
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 use of structured data (JSON-LD) for organization and services
  3. Multiple contact methods clearly provided including phone, email, and physical address
  4. No WHOIS data available for the exact domain queried, indicating possible domain naming or lookup issue
  5. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanisms
  6. Use of modern analytics and marketing tools with moderate tracking
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information published
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found
  9. No adult or questionable content detected
  10. Website hosted on a reputable managed WordPress hosting provider
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Astra theme, hosted on Pressidium, a managed WordPress hosting provider known for performance and security. The tech stack includes JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, and integrations with Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and HubSpot for marketing and analytics. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is fast with CDN usage. Technical risks are minimal but depend on maintaining plugin and script updates. Opportunities exist to improve technical SEO and security governance documentation.
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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