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Security report for trafalgar-pr.co.uk

Trafalgar Public Relations · Other · United Kingdom

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

Security score

41/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Trafalgar Public Relations is a small, specialized communications consultancy based in Cumbria, UK, led by Chris Nelson with over 30 years of experience. The company serves clients primarily in engineering, manufacturing, defence, energy, public sector, and professional services, offering a broad range of PR and communications services including media relations, corporate communications, and crisis management. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear service offerings and client case studies. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with common plugins and libraries, showing moderate performance and good mobile optimization. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced but lacks advanced security headers and explicit incident response policies. Privacy compliance is basic with a privacy policy and cookie notice present but no active consent mechanism. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-positioned for its niche market but could improve in security and compliance transparency.

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
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
41

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 targets business clients in specialized sectors, leveraging deep industry knowledge and a strong regional presence. Its business model is consultancy-based, focusing on delivering tailored communications solutions. The presence of client logos and case studies indicates established relationships and credibility. The website's content and structure support lead generation and client engagement. There is no evidence of large-scale partnerships or subsidiaries, indicating a focused, independent operation. Growth potential lies in expanding digital marketing and enhancing compliance to meet evolving regulatory demands.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. However, it lacks several recommended security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could mitigate certain attack vectors. No incident response or security contact information is provided, which is a gap in transparency and preparedness. The use of reputable plugins reduces risk, but regular updates and vulnerability management are essential. Privacy and cookie policies exist but lack active consent mechanisms, which may expose the company to GDPR compliance risks. Overall, the security posture is moderate but can be strengthened with improved headers, incident response disclosures, and enhanced privacy controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a dedicated security or incident response page with contact information for reporting vulnerabilities or incidents.
  3. Deploy a cookie consent banner with active user consent to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  4. Maintain regular updates of WordPress core and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to demonstrate transparency and security maturity.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Trafalgar Public Relations
Description
Trafalgar Public Relations is a business communications specialist firm based in Cumbria, headed by Chris Nelson with over 30 years of experience. They provide communications services to sectors including Engineering, Manufacturing, Defence, Energy, Public Sector, and Professional Services.
Key services
Public relations, Web site content, Media relations, Corporate responsibility & community relations, Newsletter content & copywriting, Corporate communications, Internal communications, Media training, Crisis management
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, Revolution Slider, jQuery, Owl Carousel, LightGallery, Contact Form 7, Font Awesome, Google Fonts
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable plugins

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google Fonts, Facebook SDK, YouTube API
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content rich.
  2. Clear business focus on PR and communications for specific sectors.
  3. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present but lack advanced compliance features.
  5. No terms of service found.
  6. Social media integration is present with Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  7. Contact information is clearly displayed with phone numbers and email.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using a modern theme and several popular plugins such as Yoast SEO, Revolution Slider, and Contact Form 7. It uses jQuery and various JavaScript libraries for UI components like carousels and galleries. The site loads Google Fonts and integrates social media SDKs for Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Performance is moderate with some heavy slider components but overall responsive design is good. Accessibility features are basic and could be improved. SEO is supported by Yoast plugin and proper meta tags including Open Graph and JSON-LD structured data. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. There is no evidence of advanced frameworks or headless CMS usage.
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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