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Security report for visionsinplastics.co.uk

Visions In Plastics · Other · United Kingdom

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

Security score

35/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Visions In Plastics is a small, family-run UK-based business specializing in the manufacture and distribution of various plastic mirror products including acrylic, polycarbonate, PETG, and HIPS mirrors, as well as security and novelty mirrors. The company serves a nationwide and European customer base, positioning itself as a versatile supplier with an expanding product range. The website provides detailed product information and contact details but lacks modern privacy and security features. Technically, the site is built using Serif WebPlus X8 with jQuery and Google Analytics integration, but it lacks HTTPS and essential security headers, which impacts its security posture negatively. The absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps with GDPR and other privacy regulations. Overall, the website is functional but basic in design and technical implementation, with moderate trustworthiness based on visible contact information and social media presence. Strategic improvements in security, privacy compliance, and technical modernization are recommended to enhance business credibility and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • 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

  3. 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 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';…

  4. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Exposed services
  • 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
0
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
35

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

The company operates in the niche market of plastic mirror sheeting and related fabrication services, targeting businesses and individuals requiring durable and specialized mirror products. Its competitive advantage lies in product variety, cutting services, and a family-run business model that emphasizes customer service. The business model is primarily B2B and B2C distribution with a focus on UK and European markets. The website indicates active social media engagement but lacks advanced digital marketing or e-commerce capabilities. Growth potential exists through modernization of digital presence and enhanced compliance with privacy and security standards. No partnerships or subsidiaries were identified from the data provided.

Security posture

The current security posture is weak due to the absence of HTTPS, lack of security headers, and no visible privacy or cookie policies. The website does not demonstrate incident response readiness or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. The use of Google Analytics without clear privacy disclosures further exposes compliance risks. No forms or sensitive data collection points were detected, reducing immediate risk exposure, but the lack of encryption and security best practices poses a threat to user data confidentiality and trust. The WHOIS data is incomplete and flagged with domain naming issues, which may indicate registration irregularities. Overall, the security maturity is low, requiring urgent improvements to meet basic security and privacy standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTPS with a valid SSL/TLS certificate to secure all website traffic.
  2. Add comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with explicit user consent mechanisms to comply with GDPR.
  3. Deploy essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  4. Establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contact channels to improve security transparency.
  5. Modernize the website platform and codebase to improve performance, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Visions In Plastics
Description
We specialise in all types of Plastic Mirror | Acrylic Mirror | polycarbonate Mirror | PETG Mirror | High Impact Polystyrene Mirror or HIPS sheeting, plus Security Mirrors | Traffic Mirrors | Mirrored Domes | Forklift Truck Mirrors | Kids Novelty Mirrors | Growth Chart Mirrors and more....
Key services
Plastic mirror sheeting, Acrylic mirror, Polycarbonate mirror, PETG mirror, High Impact Polystyrene mirror, Security mirrors, Cutting and fabrication services
Content quality
basic
Branding
moderate

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Analytics, Serif WebPlus X8
Performance
moderate
Mobile
poor
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
30/100

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
basic
User experience
basic
Content relevance
good
Navigation
basic
Professionalism
basic
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible with full content and no blocking detected
  2. No privacy or cookie policy found, indicating compliance gaps
  3. WHOIS data unavailable due to domain naming rules error
  4. Website uses legacy Serif WebPlus X8 for creation
  5. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Google+
  6. No HTTPS or security headers detected in provided data
  7. Basic design and navigation with moderate content quality
  8. Contact info clearly displayed with UK address and phone
  9. No forms detected on main page; no data collection observed
  10. Google Analytics used for tracking without visible privacy disclosures
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Serif WebPlus X8, a legacy web design tool, with jQuery and Google Analytics scripts included. The HTML structure is basic and lacks modern responsive design features, resulting in poor mobile optimization. No CMS or advanced frameworks are detected. Performance is moderate but could be improved with updated technologies and optimization. The absence of HTTPS and security headers indicates technical debt and potential risks. SEO is basic with meta keywords and description present but no structured data or Open Graph tags. Accessibility features are minimal. Overall, the technical infrastructure is outdated and requires modernization to meet current web standards and security requirements.
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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