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Van Arthur Florist · Retail · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Van Arthur Florist is a well-established local florist based in North Harrow, UK, operating since 2015. The company specializes in hand-tied floral arrangements, offering same-day delivery services across Harrow and surrounding areas. Their market position is strengthened by strong community ties, multiple certifications, and a robust online presence with extensive product offerings including wedding and funeral flowers. The business model focuses on retail sales through an e-commerce enabled website complemented by local delivery and in-store services. Technically, the website is built on ASP.NET WebForms with legacy jQuery and integrates modern marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager and Reviews.io. The site is mobile optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. However, some technical debt is noted due to outdated libraries. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and uses secure forms but lacks explicit advanced security headers and public incident response policies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is well addressed with visible privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional front for the business, though the absence of WHOIS data for the domain reduces confidence in domain legitimacy. Strategic improvements in security headers and updating legacy scripts are recommended to enhance security posture 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

4 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. 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
47
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
66

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

Van Arthur Florist operates in the retail sector, targeting local customers in Harrow and nearby areas seeking quality floral products and delivery services. The company leverages its independent status and local heritage as competitive advantages, emphasizing handcrafted bouquets and personalized service. Revenue streams include online sales, in-store purchases, and delivery fees. The partnership ecosystem includes recognized florist associations and delivery platforms like Deliveroo. Growth indicators include over 1000 five-star reviews and a decade-long presence. The company maintains a strong brand identity with consistent messaging and certifications, supporting customer trust and loyalty.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS and secure form handling. The use of third-party analytics and marketing scripts is balanced with visible cookie consent mechanisms, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, and the use of an outdated jQuery version, present potential risks. No public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies were found, which could impact readiness for security incidents. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small retail business but would benefit from enhancements to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Upgrade jQuery and other JavaScript libraries to the latest secure versions to reduce vulnerability exposure.
  3. Publish clear incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential weaknesses.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and SEO optimizations to improve user experience and search engine rankings.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Van Arthur
Registration number
10422786
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Van Arthur Florist
Description
Van Arthur Florist is a local independent florist established since 2015, offering hand-tied flower bouquets, funeral flowers, wedding arrangements, and same-day delivery across Harrow, Pinner, Ruislip, Northwood, Hatch End and surrounding areas.
Key services
Same-day flower delivery, Wedding flowers, Funeral flowers, Luxury bouquets, Seasonal flowers, Corporate flowers
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.11.0, Google Tag Manager, Reviews.io widgets, Statcounter, ASP.NET WebForms
Frameworks
ASP.NET WebForms
Platforms
Windows Server (implied by ASP.NET WebForms)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure forms with POST method
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and analytics scripts with consent

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Statcounter, Reviews.io analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Statcounter, Reviews.io
Marketing tools
Reviews.io widgets
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a well-established local florist with strong community presence.
  2. Content is rich, professionally presented, and includes comprehensive service descriptions.
  3. Multiple trust signals including certifications and customer reviews are present.
  4. No security or WAF blocking detected; site is fully accessible.
  5. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is a concern for domain legitimacy verification.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  7. Use of legacy jQuery version suggests some technical debt.
  8. Website uses ASP.NET WebForms technology, indicating a traditional web platform.
  9. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design and mobile-specific content.
  10. No explicit security or incident response policies found publicly.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on ASP.NET WebForms platform, utilizing legacy jQuery 1.11.0 and integrates Google Tag Manager, Reviews.io widgets, and Statcounter for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile responsive with dedicated mobile content and scripts. Performance is moderate, with some opportunity for optimization due to legacy technology. The CMS appears to be Florist Window, a niche platform for florists. Technical risks include outdated libraries and lack of advanced security headers. Modernization opportunities include updating the tech stack and improving accessibility 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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