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Security report for unipipe.ie

Unipipe IRL Ltd · Energy · Ireland

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

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Unipipe IRL Ltd is a well-established Irish company specializing in renewable energy solutions, primarily focusing on heat pump systems, underfloor heating, heat recovery ventilation, and solar PV systems. The company positions itself as Ireland's leading supplier of energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, serving a broad audience including residential, commercial, social housing, and public sector clients. Their business model revolves around supplying premium renewable energy products combined with technical sales, design, and after-sales support, including accredited training services. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive product information. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Elementor framework, leveraging modern web technologies such as jQuery and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured data. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and employs Cloudflare Bot Management. However, some security headers are not explicitly detected, and there is no published security policy or incident response information. The security posture is solid but could be improved by enabling DNSSEC, adding security headers, and publishing vulnerability disclosure information. Privacy compliance is supported by a detailed cookie consent mechanism, though no explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages were found in the provided content. Business credibility is high, supported by certifications, customer testimonials, and industry memberships. Overall, the website and business present a trustworthy and professional image with minor areas for improvement in security and privacy documentation. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing privacy and security policies, and adding vulnerability disclosure mechanisms to strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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. 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';…

  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
    • 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

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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
42
Security headers
15
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
61

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

Unipipe IRL Ltd operates in the renewable energy sector with a focus on heat pump technologies and complementary energy-efficient systems. Their competitive advantage lies in offering Ireland's widest range of heat pumps and providing expert technical support and training, positioning them as a trusted partner for installers and end-users. The company targets diverse customer segments including residential homeowners, commercial enterprises, social housing projects, and public sector organizations. Revenue streams likely include product sales, installation support, maintenance services, and training programs. The company demonstrates growth through certifications, industry leadership (founding the Heat Pump Association of Ireland), and a strong testimonial base. Their partnership ecosystem includes recognized industry bodies and certification authorities, enhancing their market credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and Cloudflare Bot Management in place. The presence of a cookie consent banner with detailed categories indicates awareness of privacy regulations. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, and lack of published security or incident response policies, represent gaps in security best practices. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The company does not provide a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file, which limits transparency for security researchers. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could be enhanced by adopting additional security controls and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and verify security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages accessible from the website footer.
  4. Create and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Add explicit incident response contact information (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email addresses) to improve security communication and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Unipipe IRL Ltd
Description
Unipipe provides renewable energy solutions for sustainable heating and cooling in homes and businesses. They offer Ireland’s widest range of heat pumps including Exhaust Air, Ground Source, and Air-to-Water, as well as underfloor heating, heat recovery ventilation, and solar PV systems. They provide tailored solutions to fit every need.
Key services
Heat pump supply, Underfloor heating systems, Heat recovery ventilation, Solar PV systems, Technical sales, design, and service support, Training and CPD accredited courses
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, Cloudflare (implied by __cf_bm cookie), CookieYes (cookie consent management), Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Cookie consent banner with detailed categories
  • Use of Cloudflare Bot Management cookie
  • No exposed sensitive data detected in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads (AW-1023340829)
Marketing tools
Trustpilot widget
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with comprehensive product and company information.
  2. Strong presence of trust signals including certifications and customer testimonials.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with detailed categories and user controls.
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML; contact is via forms and social media.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress with Elementor).
  7. Domain is well aged and registered with a local registrar consistent with business location.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern and widely used CMS platform (WordPress) with the Elementor page builder, enabling flexible and responsive design. The use of jQuery and Google Tag Manager supports interactive features and analytics tracking. The site loads a variety of CSS and JS assets efficiently and includes structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement. Hosting appears to leverage Cloudflare services for bot management and CDN capabilities, contributing to performance and security. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO meta tags and Open Graph data for social sharing. There is room for improvement in security header implementation and privacy documentation to reduce technical risks and enhance compliance.
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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