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Security report for terrenus.co.uk

Terrenus Land & Water Ltd · Real Estate · United Kingdom

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Terrenus Land & Water Ltd is a small, specialized consultancy focused on land development risk reduction and cost management primarily in Scotland and the UK. The company positions itself as an approachable and expert partner for land developers, emphasizing timely and budget-conscious solutions. The website reflects this professional positioning with clear business descriptions, contact information, and relevant policy documents. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including HTTPS, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and reCAPTCHA, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. However, the absence of explicit privacy and terms of service pages suggests room for improvement in compliance and transparency. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA in place, but lack of visible security headers and incident response contacts are notable gaps. The WHOIS data for the domain 'www.terrenus.co.uk' is unavailable due to a domain registration error, which raises concerns about domain legitimacy, though the website content itself appears credible and professional. Overall, the site is safe, well-structured, and trustworthy from a content perspective but would benefit from enhanced compliance documentation and security hardening.

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

8 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 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';…

  4. 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

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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
69
Security headers
35
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
48

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 Real Estate sector, providing consultancy services that reduce complexity and risk in land development projects. Its market position as a small independent consultancy suggests a niche focus with personalized client engagement. The business model revolves around consultancy fees for expert advice and project support. The presence of health, safety, environmental, and modern slavery policies indicates a commitment to regulatory compliance and corporate responsibility. Social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn supports marketing and client engagement efforts. The website's partnership with a UK-based web design firm indicates investment in professional digital presence. No parent or subsidiary companies are identified, suggesting independent operation. The company targets land developers and related stakeholders in Scotland and the UK, with a focus on early-stage development clarity and cost savings.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms and reduce spam, which are positive security measures. However, no explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy, X-Frame-Options, or HSTS were detected, which could improve protection against common web attacks. The cookie consent banner indicates awareness of privacy regulations, but the absence of a dedicated privacy policy page and incident response contact information are compliance gaps. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the provided content. The WHOIS failure and domain registration error introduce a risk factor regarding domain legitimacy, which should be addressed or clarified by the company. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be enhanced with better header implementation, documented incident response, and clearer privacy disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy page to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to strengthen web security.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information for security issues or abuse reports.
  4. Clarify domain registration status and ensure domain WHOIS records are consistent and accurate.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Terrenus Land & Water Ltd
Registration number
SC464672
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Terrenus Land & Water Ltd
Description
Terrenus Land & Water Ltd is a specialist consultancy focused on reducing risk, complexity, and costs associated with land development in Scotland and the UK. They emphasize close client relationships and delivering solutions on time and budget.
Key services
Land development consultancy, Risk reduction, Cost savings in development process
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, reCAPTCHA, MooTools JavaScript library, Custom JavaScript, Typekit fonts
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA
  • Cookie consent banner

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible with no WAF or blocking detected.
  2. WHOIS data for 'www.terrenus.co.uk' is not available due to domain registration error.
  3. Website uses HTTPS with Google Analytics and reCAPTCHA for security and analytics.
  4. Cookie consent banner is present and functional.
  5. Contact information including phone, email, and physical address is clearly provided in footer.
  6. No privacy policy or terms of service pages detected.
  7. Security policies such as health and safety, environmental, and modern slavery statements are linked as PDFs.
  8. Website design is professional and navigation is clear.
  9. No forms detected on the homepage HTML provided.
  10. Social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn is linked.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a custom CMS with JavaScript libraries including MooTools, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and reCAPTCHA. Fonts are loaded via Adobe Typekit. The site is served over HTTPS, indicating secure transport. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of analytics and scripts. Mobile optimization is good with viewport meta tags and responsive CSS. Accessibility features are basic, with skip links present but no ARIA roles or landmarks detected in the provided HTML. SEO is supported by meta tags and Open Graph tags for social sharing. Hosting provider details are not discernible from the data. The site could benefit from modernizing JavaScript frameworks and improving accessibility 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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