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Security report for targettransport.co.uk

Target Transport Ltd. · Transportation · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Target Transport Ltd. is a well-established Northern Ireland based logistics and freight forwarding company with a history dating back to 1986. The company provides a broad range of freight and distribution services across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and globally, targeting businesses requiring reliable transport solutions. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, with clear service descriptions and contact information. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using the Breakdance builder, integrates Google Analytics for visitor insights, and employs CookieYes for GDPR-compliant cookie consent management. The site is hosted by a reputable UK hosting provider and uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration. Security practices include bot protection via Google reCAPTCHA and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism, though explicit security headers and incident response policies are not evident. Overall, the website is safe, business-focused, and trustworthy, with no adult or questionable content detected.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

5 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. 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

  3. 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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
53

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 transportation sector, focusing on freight forwarding and distribution services. Its business model is B2B, serving clients needing parcel, pallet, groupage, and dedicated transport services. The company leverages strategic depot locations and modern logistics facilities to maintain competitive service delivery. Partnerships with Concept NI (website developer) and BH Associates (client login service) indicate a collaborative ecosystem. The company targets businesses in the UK, Ireland, and Europe, with growth potential linked to evolving customs and trade frameworks such as the NI Protocol and Windsor Framework. The website content and structure support a professional image aimed at building trust and facilitating client engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. Use of Google reCAPTCHA adds protection against automated spam. However, the absence of explicit security headers (e.g., Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options) and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts represent areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The site would benefit from enhanced security documentation and implementation of additional HTTP security headers to strengthen defenses and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve security posture.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve trust with security researchers.
  4. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate risks from vulnerable components.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Target Transport Ltd.
Description
Target Transport Ltd. is a Northern Ireland based freight forwarding and distribution company established in 1986 (as Target Freight) and incorporated as Target Transport Limited in 1996. They provide logistics, freight forwarding, and distribution services across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and worldwide. The company offers parcel, pallet, groupage, part and full loads, and dedicated services. They also provide guidance on NI Protocol and Windsor Framework arrangements. The company is family-oriented and focuses on professional and personal service.
Key services
Freight forwarding, Distribution services, Parcels and pallets, Groupage, Part and full loads, Dedicated transport services, Customs guidance and support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Breakdance Builder, Google Fonts (Lato), Google Analytics, CookieYes Consent Management
Frameworks
Breakdance
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
CookieYes
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Clear and consistent branding with professional design.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism with granular controls.
  4. Contact information is prominently displayed and verified.
  5. No evidence of security policy or incident response information.
  6. No terms of service page found.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  8. Use of modern WordPress builder (Breakdance) and Google Analytics.
  9. No suspicious or malicious external domains detected.
  10. Content is business-focused and safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress using the Breakdance page builder, which provides modern design capabilities and responsive layouts. Integration with Google Fonts and Google Analytics indicates a standard modern web stack. Hosting is provided by Hosting.com UK Services Ltd, a reputable UK-based provider. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected, and mobile optimization is good. SEO practices are adequate with proper meta tags and canonical links. The site uses cookie consent management via CookieYes, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. Technical risks include potential reliance on third-party scripts and the absence of some security headers, which should be addressed to reduce attack surface and improve compliance.
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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