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Security report for turbo-vac.co.uk

Turbo Vacuumentation Limited · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

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

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Turbo Vacuumentation Limited is a UK-based company specializing in the manufacture, supply, and installation of vacuum lifting and handling equipment. They serve industrial and manufacturing sectors with a broad range of products including vacuum gripping systems, crane systems, manual handling equipment, bespoke vacuum lifting solutions, and vacuum components. The company is a trusted UK distributor for J. Schmalz GmbH, emphasizing technical expertise and customer support. Their market position is that of a niche, specialized provider with a longstanding presence since at least 1996. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using common plugins such as Contact Form 7 and Email Subscribers Lite, with frontend technologies including jQuery and Bootstrap 3. The site is moderately performant, mobile-optimized, and SEO-friendly. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and reCAPTCHA on forms, but lack advanced security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, indicating room for improvement in compliance and security hardening. The security posture is generally good with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of security headers and cookie consent may pose compliance risks, especially under GDPR. The WHOIS lookup for the domain 'www.turbo-vac.co.uk' failed due to domain naming rules, but the website is accessible and professional, suggesting the actual domain is 'turbo-vac.co.uk'. Overall, the website presents a credible and professional business front with solid technical foundations but would benefit from enhanced security headers, privacy compliance improvements, and clearer incident response policies to strengthen trust and regulatory adherence.

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. 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

    • 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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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
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
43

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

Turbo Vacuumentation Limited operates in a specialized industrial niche, providing vacuum lifting and handling solutions primarily to manufacturing and transportation sectors. Their business model is B2B focused, offering both standard and bespoke products. The company leverages a partnership with J. Schmalz GmbH to enhance product offerings and technical support. Their market positioning is that of a trusted UK distributor with a reputation for quality and service. Revenue streams likely include product sales, bespoke engineering services, and after-sales support. The target customer segments are industrial clients requiring lifting technology solutions. Growth indicators include a broad product range and active content marketing via articles and newsletters. The partnership ecosystem includes Schmalz as a key partner, enhancing credibility and product access.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced site-wide, and forms are protected with Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate spam and abuse. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No explicit incident response or security policy pages are found, indicating limited transparency on security governance. GDPR compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism detected. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small industrial B2B site but requires enhancements to meet higher compliance and security standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner and mechanism to ensure GDPR compliance and user privacy transparency.
  3. Develop and publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to enhance trust and preparedness.
  4. Regularly audit and update all WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider implementing a security framework such as ISO 27001 or NIST to formalize security practices and compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Turbo Vacuumentation Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Turbo Vacuumentation Limited
Description
Turbo Vacuumentation Ltd provides vacuum handling and lifting solutions including vacuum gripping, crane systems, manual handling, bespoke products, and vacuum components. They are a trusted UK distributor for J. Schmalz GmbH offering technical support and after-sales service.
Key services
Vacuum gripping systems, Crane systems, Manual handling equipment, Bespoke vacuum lifting products, Vacuum components and clamping
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap 3.3.7, Google Fonts, Contact Form 7, Email Subscribers Lite, Responsive Lightbox, WordPress
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA on contact form
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Email Subscribers Lite
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress-based industrial B2B site specializing in vacuum lifting equipment.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; full content accessible.
  3. WHOIS data for 'www.turbo-vac.co.uk' is invalid due to domain naming rules; likely domain is 'turbo-vac.co.uk'.
  4. Contact information is clearly presented with multiple channels including phone, email, and forms.
  5. No cookie consent banner found, which may be a GDPR compliance gap.
  6. Security headers are not detected; opportunity for security hardening.
  7. Site uses reCAPTCHA on contact form to mitigate spam.
  8. No analytics or tracking scripts detected beyond basic marketing tools.
  9. Content is safe and business-focused with no adult or questionable material.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a classic theme and uses common plugins for contact forms, email subscriptions, and responsive lightbox galleries. Frontend technologies include jQuery and Bootstrap 3.3.7, with Google Fonts for typography. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility features such as screen-reader text and semantic HTML. Performance is moderate, with external resources loaded from reputable CDNs. No advanced hosting or cloud infrastructure details are evident. The site lacks modern security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, which are technical debt areas. Overall, the technical infrastructure is stable but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security configurations.
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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