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Security report for tridentfabrications.co.uk

Trident Design & Fabrication Ltd · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

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

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Trident Design & Fabrication Ltd is a small manufacturing business specializing in structural and architectural steel fabrication, including laser cutting services. The company operates primarily in Warwickshire, UK, serving both local and national clients with a focus on quality and service. Their website presents a professional image with clear descriptions of their key services and case studies, targeting businesses and individuals requiring steel fabrication solutions. Technically, the website is built with basic HTML and CSS without modern frameworks or CMS detected. The site lacks advanced technical features such as analytics, tracking, or security headers. Mobile optimization and accessibility are basic, and performance is moderate. No HTTPS or SSL information was found, indicating potential security weaknesses. From a security perspective, the site shows limited maturity. There are no privacy or cookie policies, no contact forms, and no visible security best practices implemented. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain registration issues, raising concerns about domain legitimacy. No blocking or WAF mechanisms were detected, and the site content is safe and professional. Overall, the website scores moderately on content and business credibility but poorly on security and privacy compliance. Strategic improvements in security posture, privacy policies, and domain legitimacy verification are recommended to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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. 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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  • Security score drift

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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
85
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
50
Average
46

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

Trident Design & Fabrication Ltd holds a niche position in the manufacturing sector focused on steel fabrication and architectural steelwork. Their competitive advantage lies in offering end-to-end services from design to installation, including in-house laser cutting capabilities. The business model is service-oriented manufacturing targeting construction, architectural, and industrial clients. The company appears to have a stable local presence with some national reach, supported by case studies showcasing project experience. Revenue streams likely derive from bespoke fabrication projects and installations. The absence of digital marketing and analytics tools suggests limited online growth initiatives. Partnerships include their website design agency, but no other strategic alliances are evident. Growth indicators and parent or subsidiary relationships are not disclosed.

Security posture

The current security posture of the website is low. The absence of HTTPS/SSL is a critical vulnerability that exposes users to data interception risks. No security headers or policies are implemented, and no incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are present. The lack of privacy and cookie policies indicates non-compliance with GDPR and related regulations. No contact emails or secure forms limit secure communication channels. The WHOIS data failure and domain registration issues further reduce trustworthiness. Overall, the site is vulnerable to common web threats and lacks basic security hygiene, which could impact business reputation and client trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate to secure all website traffic.
  2. Add comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to comply with GDPR and inform users.
  3. Introduce secure contact forms and provide verified company contact emails for communication.
  4. Configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Verify domain registration status and resolve WHOIS inconsistencies to improve legitimacy and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Trident Design & Fabrication Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Trident Design & Fabrication Ltd
Description
Trident design & fabrication specialise in all aspects of steel fabrication from initial design through to site installation on a national and local level, with an excellent reputation for quality and service. Expertise includes structural and architectural fabrications, in-house laser cutting, prototype work, stainless steel hand railing, bespoke structures, and portal frame buildings. They offer design, manufacture, and installation services tailored to individual requirements.
Key services
Structural Steel Fabrication, Architectural Steelwork, Laser Cutting, Design and Installation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

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

Security

Observed score
30/100

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 accessible with full content and no blocking detected.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the site.
  3. No contact email addresses or contact forms present; only phone and physical address.
  4. No social media links detected.
  5. No analytics or tracking scripts detected.
  6. Website uses basic HTML and CSS without modern frameworks or CMS.
  7. No security headers or HTTPS information available from provided data.
  8. WHOIS data is missing and indicates domain registration issues.
  9. Content is professional and relevant to manufacturing sector.
  10. No signs of adult or questionable content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is constructed using simple HTML and CSS without modern JavaScript frameworks or CMS platforms. There is no evidence of analytics or tracking technologies, which limits data-driven insights. The site lacks HTTPS, which is a significant technical deficiency. Performance is moderate with no explicit optimization noted. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility are basic, indicating room for improvement in user experience. The hosting provider and infrastructure details are not discernible from the provided data. Technical debt appears low due to simplicity but modernization opportunities exist to enhance security, SEO, and user engagement.
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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