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Security report for trutac.co.uk

TruTac · Transportation · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

TruTac is a UK-based business specializing in fleet compliance and tachograph management solutions, offering a suite of software and hardware products designed to simplify regulatory compliance for transport companies. The company operates under the parent organization Microlise Limited and holds several certifications including Cyber Essentials and the Queen's Award, reinforcing its market credibility. Their product portfolio includes digital tachograph analysis, driver compliance verification, real-time fleet management, and mobile vehicle inspection tools, targeting fleet operators and compliance officers. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides clear navigation and comprehensive product information. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for data insights, while implementing GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though security headers could be improved. WHOIS data was not retrievable due to querying the subdomain rather than the domain, but the website's trust signals and business information support legitimacy. Overall, TruTac presents a mature digital presence with solid business and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
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

5 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  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';…

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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
32
Security headers
25
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
68

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

TruTac holds a strong position in the transportation compliance sector, leveraging its parent company Microlise's resources and reputation. Its B2B SaaS and hardware model targets fleet operators requiring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. The company benefits from multiple certifications and endorsements, enhancing competitive advantage. Revenue streams likely include software subscriptions, hardware sales, and support services. The target market includes UK-based transport companies and compliance professionals. The website's integration with social media and clear contact channels supports customer engagement. Strategic partnerships appear limited publicly but the parent company relationship is significant. Growth indicators include continuous product updates and certifications. The company maintains a professional brand image with consistent messaging and trust signals.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no public security policy or incident response information, which could enhance transparency and readiness. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page was found, limiting external reporting channels. Overall, the security posture is solid for a commercial website but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and publishing security governance documents.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Create and maintain a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security collaboration.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet WCAG standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to minimize risk from vulnerable components.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Microlise Limited
VAT number
GB694542502
Registration number
03037936
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
TruTac
Description
One-stop-shop for fleet and driver compliance and tachograph analysis. Fully Earned Recognition approved, quick, simple and cost-effective.
Key services
Digital and analogue tachograph analysis, Driver compliance management, Fleet management software, Mobile vehicle inspection systems, Driving licence verification, Real-time tracking and remote tachograph downloading
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, WPBakery Page Builder, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, WooCommerce, MegaMenu plugin, Perfmatters Lazy Load
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Analytics with consent

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is business-focused and professional with clear product offerings.
  3. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  4. Multiple certifications and awards displayed enhance trust.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable due to query error; domain likely 'trutac.co.uk' not 'www.trutac.co.uk'.
  6. Use of modern WordPress plugins and SEO tools.
  7. No visible security headers detected in provided data; recommend adding.
  8. Contact information is clearly provided in footer and contact page.
  9. Social media presence on Twitter and LinkedIn.
  10. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using popular plugins such as Yoast SEO for search optimization and WPBakery Page Builder for content management. It employs jQuery and integrates Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking and marketing insights. The site uses lazy loading for images to improve performance and is mobile responsive with good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate with some optimization opportunities. No hosting provider details were found in the HTML content. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting the business goals effectively. However, the lack of visible security headers and limited accessibility features indicate areas for technical enhancement.
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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