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Security report for stratusconsultants.com

Stratus Consultants Ltd · Finance · United Kingdom

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

45/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Stratus Consultants Ltd is a Glasgow-based professional services firm specializing in accounting, finance, software solutions, and artificial intelligence consulting. Established in 2009, the company targets small business owners, private individuals, and startups, offering tailored financial and software services to support business growth and tax optimization. The website reflects a solid market position with clear service offerings and client testimonials, emphasizing local expertise and personalized consulting. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using popular plugins such as Elementor and Slider Revolution, with a moderate performance profile and good mobile optimization. The site uses HTTPS and standard web technologies but lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC, indicating room for improvement in security hardening. From a security perspective, the site demonstrates basic best practices such as HTTPS and domain transfer protection but lacks published security policies, incident response contacts, and privacy compliance documentation. No WAF or blocking mechanisms are detected, and the site is fully accessible. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional business presence with moderate technical maturity and security posture. Strategic enhancements in privacy compliance, security headers, and DNS security would strengthen the site’s risk profile and user trust.

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

9 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
45

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

Stratus Consultants operates in the finance and technology sectors, focusing on accounting, tax planning, and software solutions including AI. Their business model is service-oriented, targeting small and medium enterprises and individuals in the UK market. The company leverages local expertise in Glasgow and offers both on-site and remote consulting. The presence of testimonials and detailed service descriptions indicates a customer-centric approach. The domain age and registration data support a stable market presence. No partnerships or subsidiaries are identified from the website data. The firm appears to maintain a lean operational footprint with a focus on quality and personalized service.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and domain transfer protection, which are positive security indicators. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces the overall security posture. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, and no dedicated security contact channels are provided. The contact form collects personal data but lacks visible security or privacy disclaimers. No known vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security maturity is basic with recommendations to enhance DNS security, implement security headers, and publish privacy and security policies.

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. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to comply with GDPR and enhance user trust.
  4. Add explicit incident response and security contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Stratus Consultants Ltd
Description
Stratus Consultants is an experienced firm of accountants and software solution based in Glasgow, Scotland. They work with a variety of small business owners in the local area, as well as private individuals, and are dedicated to helping clients fulfil their business and personal objectives. Specialists in taxation offering strategies to minimize tax liabilities. They provide on-site and web-based consulting services with customized training.
Key services
Accounting & Finance, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software Solution, Tax Planning, Audit
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Slider Revolution, Mascot Core plugin, Elementor, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Google Fonts
Frameworks
WordPress, Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional accounting and software consulting firm based in Glasgow, UK.
  2. Content is rich with service descriptions, testimonials, and contact options.
  3. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  5. Website uses WordPress with common plugins and themes.
  6. No DNSSEC enabled on domain; security headers missing.
  7. Contact information is clearly presented with phone, email, and contact form.
  8. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
  9. No analytics services detected.
  10. Website is accessible with no WAF or blocking mechanisms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder and Mascot Core plugin, leveraging Bootstrap and Font Awesome for styling and icons. Google Fonts are used for typography. The site loads multiple CSS and JS assets including Slider Revolution scripts. Performance is moderate with no major blocking issues detected. Mobile responsiveness is good, and SEO meta tags including Open Graph and JSON-LD structured data are properly implemented. Accessibility features are basic but present. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but domain registrar is eNom, LLC. No advanced analytics or tracking scripts were found, indicating minimal data collection. Overall, the technical infrastructure is standard for a small professional services website with opportunities for security and performance optimization.
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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