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Security report for vapourtec.com

Vapourtec Ltd. · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 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

Vapourtec Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in flow chemistry equipment and fast-flow peptide synthesizers, serving a global market of chemists and researchers. With over 22 years of experience, the company holds a strong market position supported by extensive installations worldwide and numerous scientific citations. Their product portfolio includes modular and integrated flow chemistry systems, peptide synthesizers, and chemistry tools, complemented by a comprehensive resource center and customer support. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern SEO and analytics tools, including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and HubSpot. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security measures include HTTPS, reCAPTCHA, and anti-spam plugins, though explicit security headers could be enhanced. The security posture is solid with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and GDPR adherence. However, the absence of WHOIS data for the domain introduces some uncertainty regarding domain registration legitimacy, though the professional web presence mitigates this concern. Overall, Vapourtec presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with strong business credibility and technical maturity. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and clarifying domain registration details to improve trust further.

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. 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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
42
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
70
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

Vapourtec operates in the manufacturing sector, focusing on specialized scientific instruments for flow chemistry and peptide synthesis. Their business model is B2B, targeting research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and chemical manufacturers. The company leverages its long-standing expertise and extensive publication citations as competitive advantages. Revenue streams likely include product sales, service contracts, and training. The presence of a multilingual website and international distributor network indicates a global reach. Partnerships with marketing and analytics providers support their digital marketing efforts. Growth indicators include recent news, product updates, and active resource sharing. The company maintains a professional brand image with consistent messaging and strong trust signals.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms, and anti-spam measures via CleanTalk. No sensitive data is exposed in the HTML, and no vulnerable libraries were detected. However, some standard security headers like X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options are not explicitly observed and should be implemented to harden security. There is no visible security policy or incident response information, which could improve transparency and readiness. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is a minor gap. Overall, the site is secure but could benefit from enhanced security documentation and header implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to improve protection against clickjacking and MIME sniffing.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress core and plugins to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
  5. Clarify domain registration details and consider publishing WHOIS information to improve domain trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Vapourtec Ltd.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Vapourtec Ltd.
Description
Vapourtec develops and manufactures flow chemistry equipment and fast-flow peptide synthesizers, serving chemists worldwide with innovative, modular, and automated solutions.
Key services
Flow chemistry systems (R-Series, E-Series), Peptide synthesizers, Flow chemistry tools and accessories, Resource centre with application notes and publications, Customer support and training
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, WP Rocket, CleanTalk Anti-Spam, FlexSlider, BizGenius citation tracking
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Anti-spam plugin (CleanTalk)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure contact forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Lead Forensics
Tracking pixels
HubSpot Ads Pixel, Lead Forensics
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation
  2. Strong focus on flow chemistry and peptide synthesizer products
  3. Multiple language versions available
  4. Comprehensive resource centre and knowledge base
  5. Clear contact information and social media presence
  6. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  7. No visible security or privacy policy gaps
  8. WHOIS data missing, which reduces trust slightly
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and HubSpot analytics. Performance optimizations are evident through WP Rocket caching and lazy loading of images. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement. The use of external marketing and tracking services is balanced with privacy compliance. Technical risks are low, but reliance on multiple third-party scripts requires ongoing monitoring. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but the site uses HTTPS and CDN services. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a fast, secure, and user-friendly experience.
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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