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Security report for totalmetalrecycling.co.uk

Total Metal Recycling Ltd · Transportation · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Total Metal Recycling Ltd is a UK-based scrap metal recycling company operating multiple depots in London and Surrey. They offer a comprehensive range of services including metal recycling, vehicle scrappage, UPVC recycling, floor tile recycling, and collection services. The company targets both trade and public customers and holds several industry certifications such as FORS and Environment Agency approvals, positioning itself as a reputable regional player in the recycling sector. Technically, the website is built using the RapidWeaver CMS with the Foundation 6 framework and incorporates modern JavaScript libraries like jQuery and GSAP. The site is mobile-optimized, well-structured, and includes SEO best practices such as meta tags and structured data. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant, with a cookie consent mechanism implemented. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and includes privacy safeguards but lacks some advanced security headers and a public security policy or incident response page. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS lookup for the subdomain failed due to querying the subdomain instead of the root domain, but this is not suspicious and the domain appears legitimate. Overall, the website demonstrates good content quality, technical implementation, and business credibility with minor areas for security enhancement. The risk level is low, and the company appears trustworthy and professional in its digital presence.

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

  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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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
52
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
57

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

Total Metal Recycling Ltd operates in the scrap metal recycling industry with a focus on environmental sustainability and compliance. Their business model includes purchasing scrap metals from both trade and public customers, processing and exporting metals globally, and providing vehicle scrappage services aligned with government schemes. The company leverages certifications and industry memberships to build trust and competitive advantage. Their target customers include local authorities, tradesmen, and the general public in London and Surrey. The presence of multiple depots and a collection service indicates a medium-sized operation with regional reach. The company’s digital presence supports lead generation through quote forms and clear contact channels, reflecting a customer-centric approach. Strategic partnerships with industry bodies enhance credibility and market positioning.

Security posture

The website maintains a moderate security posture with HTTPS enforced and privacy compliance evident through cookie consent and a detailed privacy policy. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and a public security or incident response policy limits the overall security maturity. No signs of vulnerabilities, malware, or phishing were found. Forms are protected with validation and privacy notices, reducing risk of data misuse. The lack of a security.txt file or dedicated vulnerability disclosure channel suggests room for improvement in transparency and incident readiness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could benefit from enhanced headers and formalized security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden the website against common attacks.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and preparedness for security incidents.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve trust with security researchers.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and plugins to mitigate risks from vulnerable components.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security training for staff to foster a strong security culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Total Metal Recycling Ltd
Registration number
8161461
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Total Metal Recycling Ltd
Description
Scrap metal recycling service with locations in central London, Walton-on-Thames and Guildford, Surrey. Buyers of all grades of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metals
Key services
Metal Recycling, Scrap My Car, UPVC Recycling, Floor Tiles Recycling, Scrappage Scheme, Buying From Us, Collection Service
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, GSAP, Foundation 6, Font Awesome 5 Pro, Stacks plugin
Frameworks
Foundation 6
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner
  • Privacy policy with GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multiple service descriptions.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS lookup failed due to querying a subdomain instead of the root domain.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. Multiple industry certifications and trust logos displayed.
  6. Contact information is comprehensive and consistent.
  7. No security.txt or explicit security policy pages found.
  8. Forms collect personal data with validation and privacy notices.
  9. No analytics or tracking scripts detected beyond basic plugins.
  10. Website built on RapidWeaver with Foundation 6 framework.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on RapidWeaver CMS using the Foundation 6 framework, leveraging jQuery and GSAP for interactive elements. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO metadata and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine understanding. Performance is moderate, with preloading of scripts and stylesheets evident. The use of industry-standard fonts and icons (Font Awesome) supports branding consistency. No advanced hosting or CDN information was detected. The technical stack is modern but could be improved with enhanced accessibility and security features. Overall, the infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience aligned with business goals.
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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