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Security report for vikingtapes.co.uk

Viking Tapes · E-commerce · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Viking Tapes operates as a UK-based e-commerce retailer specializing in adhesive tapes and related products, prominently featuring 3M branded tapes, masking tapes, eco-friendly tapes, and glue dots. The website positions itself as a market leader in the UK online tape market, targeting both business and consumer customers. The business model is focused on direct online sales through a Shopify-powered platform, leveraging over 25 years of industry experience to provide expert advice and product offerings. Technically, the website is built on Shopify, utilizing modern analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Sendinblue, and Brevo, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO and basic accessibility features, though there is room for improvement in accessibility compliance and security header implementation. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, but lacks explicit security policies and vulnerability disclosure information. WHOIS data for the queried domain 'www.vikingtapes.co.uk' is unavailable due to invalid query format; however, the website content and technical setup suggest a legitimate business. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences, with moderate risk due to incomplete WHOIS transparency and missing privacy policy documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

2 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

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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
44
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
79

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

Viking Tapes holds a strong position in the UK adhesive tape e-commerce sector, leveraging a niche product range with recognized brands like 3M. The company benefits from a focused business model targeting UK customers seeking specialized tape products online. The use of Shopify as a platform provides scalability and integration with multiple marketing and analytics services, supporting growth and customer engagement. The absence of explicit contact details and privacy policy on the main page may limit customer trust and regulatory compliance. The marketing ecosystem includes reputable tools, enhancing customer reach and conversion tracking. No evidence of partnerships or subsidiaries was found, indicating a standalone operation. The company’s digital presence is consistent and professionally branded, supporting its market position as a specialist retailer.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a baseline security posture with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR principles. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces defense-in-depth effectiveness. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site lacks publicly available incident response or security policy documentation, which could improve transparency and preparedness. The use of multiple third-party scripts introduces potential risk vectors that require ongoing monitoring. Overall, the security posture is adequate for an e-commerce site but could be enhanced by implementing recommended headers, publishing security policies, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure program.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear and accessible privacy policy and terms of service to improve GDPR compliance and customer trust.
  3. Add explicit security and incident response policies on the website to demonstrate security maturity and preparedness.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program, including a security.txt file, to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Viking Tapes
Description
Buy 3M Tapes & Adhesives, Masking, Eco & Gaffer Tapes Online ⇨ Viking Tapes is the #1 UK online Tapes Store✓ Free Expert Help - Over 25 years’ experience
Key services
Sale of 3M tapes and adhesives, Masking tapes, Eco tapes, Gaffer tapes, Glue dots
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Shopify, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Sendinblue, Brevo, Microsoft Clarity, Cookiebot, Zoovu advisor
Platforms
Shopify
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Shopify Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Sendinblue, Brevo
Marketing tools
Sendinblue, Brevo, Zoovu
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed Shopify e-commerce store selling adhesive tapes.
  2. No WHOIS data available for 'www.vikingtapes.co.uk' due to invalid domain query; domain likely registered without 'www'.
  3. Cookie consent banner present and functional, indicating GDPR awareness.
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found in the provided HTML content.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  6. Multiple third-party marketing and analytics scripts used, including Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.
  7. No WAF or security challenge detected; site content fully accessible.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected; site is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Shopify platform, leveraging its CDN and e-commerce capabilities. It integrates multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Sendinblue, and Brevo, indicating a modern and data-driven approach to customer engagement. The site uses Google Fonts and custom scripts for UI enhancements. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and deferred execution where appropriate. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive design elements present. Accessibility is basic, with some ARIA roles and labels but lacking comprehensive features. SEO is supported by meta tags, canonical links, and structured data in JSON-LD format. The WHOIS query failure suggests a need to verify domain registration details properly. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and accessibility improvements.
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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