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Security report for stca.co.uk

Seymour Taylor, Business and Tax Advice · Finance · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Seymour Taylor is a well-established, award-winning accountancy and tax advisory firm based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, serving a diverse clientele including businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services such as audit, tax planning, payroll, digital accounting, and international accounting support. Their membership in MGI Worldwide and regulation by ICAEW underscore their professional credibility and market position. The website reflects a mature digital presence with regularly updated content including blogs, news, webinars, and newsletters, targeting UK-based clients primarily in the finance sector. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and tools for SEO, analytics, and user engagement. It employs Google reCAPTCHA for form security and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism, indicating a strong commitment to privacy and compliance. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and performs moderately well, with room for improvement in security header implementation. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has implemented several best practices, though explicit security headers are not fully detected. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. Privacy policies and cookie management are comprehensive and transparent, supporting GDPR compliance. The domain registration data is consistent with the firm's claims, showing a long-standing presence and legitimacy. Overall, Seymour Taylor's website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance, making it a reliable digital asset for the firm. Strategic improvements in security headers and incident response disclosures could further enhance their security posture and client trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

3 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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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
62
Security headers
95
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
Average
69

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

Seymour Taylor occupies a strong position in the UK accountancy market, particularly in Buckinghamshire. Their multi-decade history and professional accreditations provide competitive advantages. The firm targets SMEs, multinational UK operations, and individual clients, offering tailored services that range from routine compliance to strategic tax planning. Their business model focuses on personalized client relationships supported by digital tools and international networks. Revenue streams likely include recurring accounting services, audit fees, advisory projects, and digital solutions. The partnership ecosystem includes MGI Worldwide and professional bodies like ICAEW and ACCA, enhancing their service breadth and credibility. The firm's active content marketing and client testimonials indicate a growth-oriented and client-centric approach.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from abuse. The presence of a GDPR-compliant cookie consent banner with granular categories shows attention to privacy regulations. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not visibly implemented, representing an area for improvement. No exposed credentials, malware, or phishing indicators were detected. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. Overall, the site is secure for typical business use but would benefit from enhanced header policies and formalized security disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures to improve transparency and client trust.
  3. Add explicit incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses for reporting security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize vulnerability exposure.
  5. Enhance performance optimization to improve loading speed and user experience, especially on mobile devices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Seymour Taylor
Registration number
6668740
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Seymour Taylor, Business and Tax Advice
Description
Seymour Taylor is a multi award-winning accountancy firm based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, providing accountancy, tax, business advisory, audit, payroll, and digital accounting services to businesses and individuals.
Key services
Accountancy Services, Business Tax and Advice, Statutory and Non-Statutory Audit Services, Outsourced Accounting Services, VAT Services, Making Tax Digital Solutions, Digital Accounting Services, Payroll Services, International Accounting Services, Company Secretarial Services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 7.0, WPBakery Page Builder, Yoast SEO, jQuery 3.7.1, Google reCAPTCHA v2, Popup Builder plugin, Ultimate VC Addons, Sassy Social Share, Max Mega Menu, Complianz GDPR plugin, Force24 tracking, Birdeye Review Widget
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA v2 on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with granular categories
  • Use of security and privacy plugins (Complianz GDPR)
  • No exposed sensitive data detected in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4 (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Force24, GatorLeads
Marketing tools
Force24, GatorLeads, Birdeye Review Widget
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained.
  2. Strong presence of trust indicators and certifications.
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy compliance mechanisms implemented.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and WordPress ecosystem.
  5. No security or content blocking detected.
  6. Clear and accessible contact information and multiple communication channels.
  7. Active content updates with blogs, news, webinars, and newsletters.
  8. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 7.0 using WPBakery Page Builder and several plugins for SEO (Yoast), GDPR compliance (Complianz), social sharing, and marketing automation (Force24, GatorLeads). It uses jQuery 3.7.1 and Google reCAPTCHA v2 for form security. The site loads multiple external scripts and stylesheets from trusted domains. Hosting is likely via Fasthosts Internet Ltd, consistent with the registrar information. The site is mobile responsive and accessible with good SEO metadata including JSON-LD structured data for organization and breadcrumbs. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in script loading and caching. No critical technical debt or deprecated libraries were detected.
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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