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Security report for testrade.co.uk

Testrade Limited · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Testrade Limited is a UK-based specialist supplier of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) equipment, operating since 1971. The company offers a wide range of high-quality NDT products including magnetic particle inspection, radiography, ultrasonic testing, and related accessories. Their business model focuses on B2B e-commerce with next day delivery on stock items and sourcing specialist products globally. The website reflects a well-established market position within the manufacturing sector, targeting industrial clients requiring reliable NDT solutions. Technically, the website is built on the ShopWired e-commerce platform, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Owl Carousel, and PrettyPhoto. It employs HTTPS with Google reCAPTCHA for form security and a cookie consent mechanism, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. Performance and mobile optimization are good, though accessibility features are basic. SEO practices are adequately implemented with proper meta tags and structured navigation. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses reCAPTCHA to protect forms. However, it lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information is available, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable due to a naming rules violation error, limiting domain legitimacy verification. Despite this, the website content and business information appear consistent and professional. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional front for Testrade Limited, with good content quality and business credibility. Security posture is adequate but could benefit from additional hardening and transparency. The lack of WHOIS data is a concern but does not currently undermine the business legitimacy based on available information.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

6 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  2. 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

    • 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

  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

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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
37
Security headers
45
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
59

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

Testrade Limited holds a niche position in the industrial NDT equipment market in the UK, leveraging over five decades of experience. Their competitive advantage lies in their comprehensive product range, next day delivery service, and ability to source specialist products globally. The business model is primarily B2B e-commerce supplemented by direct customer support. Revenue streams likely include product sales and possibly service contracts or sourcing fees. Target customers are industrial manufacturers and inspection service providers. The company maintains a professional online presence with clear contact channels and social media engagement (Twitter). Growth indicators include a well-maintained product catalog and active marketing tools such as newsletters and Mailchimp integration. The partnership ecosystem includes recognized NDT brands but no explicit partner domains were identified. Strategic observations suggest a stable, focused operation with opportunities to enhance digital security and transparency.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and Google reCAPTCHA protecting user input forms. Cookie consent is implemented, supporting privacy compliance. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. The lack of a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure mechanism is a gap in responsible security practices. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small business but would benefit from enhanced security controls, policy publication, and incident readiness to reduce risk and build customer trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Create and maintain a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security communication.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party libraries and dependencies to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility compliance to improve usability for all users and meet regulatory standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Testrade Limited
VAT number
GB 223 2759 75
Registration number
1011406
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Testrade Limited
Description
Testrade has been supplying Non-Destructive Testing Equipment (NDT) to industry since 1971. They offer a comprehensive range of high quality, reliable and accurate products from leading manufacturers with next day delivery on most stock items.
Key services
Supply of NDT equipment, Next day delivery on stock items, Sourcing specialist NDT products globally, Customer support and consultation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Owl Carousel, PrettyPhoto, Google reCAPTCHA, ShopWired e-commerce platform
Platforms
ShopWired
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA implemented on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in
  • Hidden anti-CSRF token injection in forms

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Mailchimp
Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
basic

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. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain naming rules error; domain legitimacy partially unverifiable.
  3. Website uses HTTPS and includes standard security measures such as reCAPTCHA and cookie consent.
  4. Business information is clearly presented with contact details and company registration info.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
  6. Website uses modern JavaScript libraries and a known e-commerce platform (ShopWired).
  7. No adult or questionable content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
  8. External links mostly to CDN providers and social media (Twitter).
  9. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and visible.
  10. Privacy policy and terms & conditions pages are present and linked.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the ShopWired e-commerce platform, leveraging popular JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Owl Carousel, and PrettyPhoto for UI components and interactivity. Google reCAPTCHA is integrated for bot protection on forms. The site uses multiple CDN providers for static assets, improving load times and reliability. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation menus. The technical stack is modern but could be improved by adding security headers and enhancing accessibility. Hosting appears to be cloud-based with CDN support, ensuring scalability. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional e-commerce experience with room for security and accessibility enhancements.
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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