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Security report for totalbookkeeping.co.uk

Total Book-keeping Limited · Other · United Kingdom

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

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Total Book-keeping Limited is a small, local UK-based bookkeeping and accounting service provider with over 10 years of business experience. The company offers a range of services including bookkeeping, VAT returns, CIS returns, and payroll, targeting small and medium businesses primarily in Worcestershire and the Midlands. They have a partnership with NJR Accountancy Services to provide a comprehensive accounting solution. The website content is straightforward and business-focused, though the technical implementation is basic and lacks modern security features such as HTTPS and security headers. The WHOIS data for the domain is invalid or missing, which raises concerns about domain legitimacy despite the professional appearance of the website. Overall, the business appears credible but would benefit from technical and security improvements.

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

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • 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

  2. 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

  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"

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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
80
DNS health
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
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 · found on this site
  • 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 positions itself as a trusted local bookkeeping firm with a personal touch and over a decade of experience. Their partnership with NJR Accountancy Services enhances their service offering. The business model is service-oriented, focusing on accounting and payroll services for local businesses. The website lacks advanced marketing or analytics tools, indicating a modest digital maturity. The absence of social media presence and limited online engagement tools suggests a traditional approach to customer acquisition and retention. The company leverages recognized certifications such as membership in the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers to build trust.

Security posture

The website currently lacks fundamental security measures such as HTTPS encryption and security headers, exposing visitors to potential risks. No forms or input fields were detected to evaluate secure data handling. The absence of a cookie policy and GDPR compliance indicators suggests gaps in privacy and data protection practices. The invalid WHOIS data further undermines trust in the domain's legitimacy. Incident response and security policies are not present on the site, indicating limited security maturity. Immediate improvements in SSL implementation, security headers, and privacy compliance are recommended to enhance security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and enforce secure connections site-wide.
  2. Add essential security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Develop and publish a comprehensive privacy policy including GDPR compliance details and add a cookie consent mechanism.
  4. Validate and correct domain registration details to ensure WHOIS data is accurate and consistent with business claims.
  5. Introduce secure contact forms with input validation and consider adding incident response contact information.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Total Book-keeping Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Total Book-keeping Limited
Description
Total Bookkeeping Limited have been in business for over 10 years. They provide accountancy, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and business development services. They are based in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, UK and have joined forces with NJR Accountancy Services to offer a one stop solution for accounting needs.
Key services
Book-keeping, VAT Returns, CIS returns, Payroll
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Performance
moderate
Mobile
poor
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
30/100

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible with full content and no blocking detected
  2. No HTTPS or SSL usage detected in HTML content
  3. No forms present on homepage to analyze for data collection or security
  4. Basic website design with limited modern features
  5. Contact information clearly provided with phone, email, and physical address
  6. Privacy policy present but basic and no cookie policy or GDPR compliance details
  7. WHOIS data unavailable or invalid, raising domain legitimacy concerns
  8. No analytics or tracking scripts detected
  9. No social media links found
  10. Partner relationship with NJR Accountancy Services clearly stated
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without any detected modern frameworks or CMS platforms. The site lacks mobile optimization and accessibility features, which could impact user experience on diverse devices. Performance is moderate but could be improved with modern web technologies and responsive design. No analytics or tracking scripts were detected, indicating minimal data collection and user tracking. The hosting provider and infrastructure details are not discernible from the provided data. Overall, the technical implementation is functional but outdated and lacking in security and modern usability standards.
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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