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Security report for telcam.co.uk

Telcam · Real Estate · United Kingdom

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

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Telcam is a UK-based security company specializing in home and commercial security systems, including alarms, CCTV, fire safety, and automation solutions. With over 25 years of experience and more than 2,500 secured properties, Telcam holds the NSI Gold Standard certification, positioning itself as a trusted provider in the security sector. Their services target residential, commercial, and public sector clients primarily in England and Wales. The company operates a professional website built on WordPress with Elementor and WooCommerce, offering both services and an online shop for security products. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies and integrates multiple analytics and tracking tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Google Tag Manager. The site is hosted by GoDaddy and uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration. Mobile optimization and SEO practices are well implemented, though accessibility features are basic. Despite these strengths, the site lacks visible privacy and cookie policies, which is a compliance gap, and no explicit incident response or security policy information is provided. From a security perspective, the website follows best practices like HTTPS enforcement and uses reCAPTCHA to protect forms. However, it does not implement or expose common security headers, and there is no public vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file. The domain registration data is consistent with the business claims, indicating legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, Telcam's website is professional and trustworthy, with a solid business presence and technical foundation. To improve, the company should publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms, add security and incident response information, and enhance security headers to strengthen its security posture and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 100 · Medium
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. 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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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  • Security score drift

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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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
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

Telcam operates in the security systems industry, focusing on residential and commercial sectors in the UK. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing market presence, NSI Gold Standard certification, and comprehensive service offerings including installation, maintenance, and monitoring. The business model combines service contracts with product sales via an online shop. Target customers include homeowners, businesses, and public sector entities seeking advanced security solutions. Growth indicators include a broad service portfolio and digital presence with SEO optimization. The partnership ecosystem includes technology providers and certification bodies, though no explicit partner domains were identified. Strategic observations suggest Telcam is well-positioned in a niche market with opportunities to enhance compliance and security transparency to build further trust.

Security posture

Telcam demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and use of anti-bot measures like Google reCAPTCHA. The presence of NSI Gold Standard certification indicates adherence to recognized security standards. However, the absence of security headers, public security policies, and incident response information reveals gaps in transparency and defense-in-depth. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Compliance with GDPR is uncertain due to missing privacy and cookie policies. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly visible. Overall, the security posture is adequate for business operations but would benefit from enhanced policy publication and technical security controls.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with clear GDPR compliance and consent mechanisms.
  2. Implement and expose security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Create and publish a security policy and incident response page including contact channels for security incidents.
  4. Regularly audit and minimize third-party scripts to reduce attack surface and improve privacy compliance.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and provide clear data protection officer contact information to improve trust and compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Telcam
Description
Provider of state of the art alarm & security systems for homes, businesses & the public sector with benefits including 24/7 support, fast response time, and remote control.
Key services
Access Control, Intruder Alarms, Specialised CCTV Solutions, Smart Automation, Home Security, Business Security, Fire Alarm Solutions, Fire Risk Assessments, PAT Testing, Electrical Services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager, Trustpilot Widget, Rank Math SEO, jQuery, FingerprintJS2
Frameworks
Astra WordPress Theme, Elementor Page Builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security/tracking scripts with integrity attributes

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, ClickGuardian
Marketing tools
Rank Math SEO, Trustpilot Widget
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 with clear navigation and good SEO practices.
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Contact information is present but no email addresses explicitly found in the HTML content.
  4. Use of multiple analytics and tracking services without visible cookie consent mechanism.
  5. Security certifications like NSI Gold Standard are prominently displayed, enhancing trust.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found.
  7. No data protection officer contact or incident response information publicly available.
  8. Domain is long-standing and registered with a reputable registrar.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using the Astra theme and Elementor page builder, supported by WooCommerce for e-commerce functionality. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Google Tag Manager. The hosting provider is GoDaddy, consistent with the WHOIS data. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Technical debt appears low, but the site could improve by implementing security headers and reducing reliance on multiple third-party scripts. The infrastructure is stable and supports the business model effectively, though modernization opportunities exist in privacy compliance and security transparency.
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.

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