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Security report for stuartjones.co.uk

Stuart Jones · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Stuart Jones is a well-established handmade furniture manufacturer based in Sussex, United Kingdom, with over 40 years of experience specializing in upholstered headboards and a distinctive range of furniture. The company targets consumers and businesses seeking quality handcrafted furniture, positioning itself as a specialist with a strong reputation for craftsmanship and quality. The website is built on the Squarespace platform, leveraging modern web technologies and providing a good user experience with mobile optimization and clear navigation. However, the site lacks key compliance documents such as privacy and cookie policies, which are critical for GDPR compliance and user trust. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS enabled, but the absence of security headers and incident response information suggests room for improvement. Overall, the domain age and WHOIS data strongly support the legitimacy of the business, and the presence of verified contact information and social media links enhance credibility.

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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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 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';…

  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

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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
54
Security headers
35
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
60

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, focusing on handcrafted furniture with a niche in upholstered headboards. Its business model revolves around direct sales and bespoke manufacturing, targeting a discerning clientele valuing craftsmanship. The long domain age and consistent WHOIS data indicate a stable market presence. Social media integration with Instagram and LinkedIn suggests active engagement with customers and industry peers. The absence of privacy and cookie policies may expose the company to compliance risks, especially in the European market. No partnerships or subsidiaries were identified from the website data, indicating a focused business operation. The website content quality and branding consistency reflect a professional approach, supporting the company's market positioning as a specialist craftsman.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communications, which is a fundamental security requirement. However, no explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, or X-Content-Type-Options were detected, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. There is no evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries, and the use of Squarespace provides a baseline of security features. The lack of a privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism indicates potential compliance gaps with GDPR and other privacy regulations. No incident response or security contact information is provided, limiting the ability to report or respond to security incidents effectively. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be significantly improved with additional security best practices and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to ensure GDPR compliance and enhance user trust.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen website security.
  3. Establish and publish an incident response contact or security page to facilitate reporting and handling of security issues.
  4. Enable a cookie consent banner to comply with privacy regulations and inform users about data collection.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Artex Avenue, Rustington Trading Estate
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Stuart Jones
Description
Located between the South Downs and the sea, our workshop and sales office is close to the historic town of Arundel. For over forty years we have been making a distinctive range of furniture. Founded in 1973 as a specialist manufacturer of upholstered headboards, we have built on our craft skills and reputation for quality, expanding our range.
Key services
Manufacture of upholstered headboards, Production of distinctive furniture range
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace, JavaScript, CSS, Typekit Fonts
Platforms
Squarespace
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Use of modern CMS with built-in security features

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
Squarespace marketing automations
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 using Squarespace CMS.
  2. Contact information is clearly provided including phone, email, and physical address.
  3. No privacy or cookie policies found, indicating potential compliance gaps.
  4. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for security improvements.
  5. Social media presence on Instagram and LinkedIn supports business credibility.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  7. Domain age and WHOIS data strongly support legitimacy.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Squarespace platform, utilizing JavaScript, CSS, and Typekit fonts for styling and functionality. The technical infrastructure benefits from Squarespace's managed hosting and security features, including SSL/TLS encryption. Performance is moderate, with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data, enhancing social media sharing and search engine visibility. However, the absence of advanced accessibility features and security headers indicates areas for technical improvement. The website does not appear to use additional analytics or tracking services beyond Squarespace's built-in tools, resulting in minimal user tracking. Overall, the technical implementation is solid for a small manufacturing business but could benefit from modernization in security and compliance aspects.
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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