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Security report for thestilegroup.net

The Stile Group · Other · United Kingdom

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Stile Group is a small, family-run fencing construction and installation company based in Peterborough, UK, with over 25 years of experience. They specialize in bespoke timber and metal fencing, gates including automated gates, decking, and metal fabrication services. Their market position is that of a leading local supplier and installer in their region, targeting both domestic and commercial customers primarily in East Anglia. The website presents a professional image with a clear focus on their core services and includes a photo gallery showcasing their work. Technically, the website uses a traditional tech stack including jQuery 1.12.0, Materialize CSS framework, and Amazing Slider for image galleries. While the site is functional and moderately optimized for mobile, it uses outdated libraries and lacks modern security headers, which could expose it to vulnerabilities. The site is accessible without any WAF or security challenges, but it lacks privacy and cookie policies, which impacts compliance. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS but does not present additional security headers or advanced protections. The contact form is basic and lacks anti-spam measures. The outdated jQuery version and missing security headers are notable weaknesses. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, although the website content and business information appear genuine. Overall, the website scores moderately on content quality and business credibility but scores lower on security posture and privacy compliance. Strategic improvements in security headers, library updates, and privacy policy implementation are recommended to enhance trust and compliance.

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

9 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. 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

    • 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

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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
47
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
44

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 Stile Group operates in a niche local market providing fencing and gate installation services with a focus on bespoke and automated solutions. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing presence (25+ years) and comprehensive service offerings including metal fabrication and powder coating. The business model is service-oriented, targeting both residential and commercial clients in East Anglia and surrounding areas. Revenue streams likely derive from installation contracts, supply of fencing materials, and bespoke fabrication work. The company maintains partnerships such as with Fentec for powder coating services. Growth indicators include a large photo gallery and emphasis on quality and accreditation (CHAS). However, the lack of digital marketing elements like social media presence or analytics suggests limited online growth focus. The company ecosystem appears localized and traditional.

Security posture

The current security maturity level of the website is basic. The site uses HTTPS, which is mandatory, but lacks important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options. The use of an outdated jQuery version (1.12.0) introduces potential vulnerabilities. The contact form is simple and does not include CAPTCHA or other anti-spam protections, increasing risk of abuse. There is no visible privacy policy or cookie consent mechanism, indicating compliance gaps with GDPR and related regulations. Incident response and security policy information are absent, suggesting limited readiness for security incidents. Overall, the security culture appears minimal and reactive rather than proactive.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Upgrade all JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to the latest secure versions to reduce vulnerability exposure.
  3. Add CAPTCHA or other anti-spam mechanisms to the contact form to prevent abuse and spam.
  4. Develop and publish clear privacy and cookie policies to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  5. Conduct a domain registration audit to resolve WHOIS inconsistencies and ensure domain legitimacy.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Stile Group
Description
The Stile Group is a family run fencing construction and installation company based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. They provide high quality, custom made timber & metal fencing, bespoke gates including automated gates, decking and timber structures for domestic and commercial customers. They have over 25 years of experience and offer powder coating and metal fabrication services.
Key services
Fencing Installations, Fencing Construction, Bespoke Gates, Automated Gates, Metal Fabrication, Fencing Supplies, Powder Coating and related metal finishing services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.12.0, jQuery Easing, Materialize CSS/JS, Amazing Slider, Google Fonts (PT Sans Narrow, Pacifico)
Frameworks
Materialize
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS assumed (URL is https)
  • Contact form uses POST method

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. No privacy or cookie policy found on site
  3. Contact information is limited to phone and contact form; no email addresses publicly listed
  4. No social media links detected
  5. Use of outdated jQuery version is a security concern
  6. No security headers detected in provided data
  7. No GDPR or data protection officer information found
  8. Website content is focused on fencing and gate installation services in UK
  9. WHOIS data missing, indicating possible domain registration or lookup issues
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a traditional front-end stack with jQuery 1.12.0, Materialize CSS framework, and Amazing Slider for image galleries. It uses Google Fonts for typography. The site is moderately optimized for mobile devices but lacks advanced accessibility features. Performance is average with no explicit optimizations detected. The HTML structure is valid and includes meta tags for description and keywords, but lacks Open Graph or JSON-LD structured data. The site does not appear to use a CMS or modern JavaScript frameworks. Hosting provider details are not discernible from the data. Technical debt is evident in the use of outdated libraries and missing security best practices. Modernization opportunities include upgrading libraries, adding structured data, and improving mobile and 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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