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WebsiteNI · Technology · United Kingdom

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

WebsiteNI is a well-established Northern Ireland-based digital agency specializing in bespoke web design, eCommerce solutions, and digital marketing services. With nearly two decades of experience, the company serves businesses primarily in Belfast and Dungannon, focusing on delivering creative, user-friendly websites and effective marketing strategies. Their portfolio spans multiple sectors including construction, healthcare, agriculture, and hospitality, demonstrating a broad industry reach. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages a modern technology stack including Google Analytics, Matomo, Hotjar, and various marketing and tracking tools. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and uses Cloudflare for DNS and CDN services, ensuring reliable performance and security. Multiple forms are protected by hCaptcha, indicating attention to spam prevention and user data security. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs domain status protections to prevent unauthorized transfers or updates. However, DNSSEC is not enabled and security headers are not explicitly detected, suggesting room for improvement. No explicit security policy or incident response information is published, which could enhance trust and compliance. Privacy and cookie policies are present and appear GDPR compliant, supporting responsible data handling. Overall, WebsiteNI presents a professional, trustworthy digital presence with strong business credibility and technical maturity. Strategic enhancements in security policy transparency and DNS security would further strengthen their posture. The website is safe for general audiences and does not contain any adult or questionable content.

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

1 finding 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 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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  • 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
75
Security headers
80
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
81

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

WebsiteNI operates as a specialized service provider in the digital agency space, targeting SMEs and organizations in Northern Ireland seeking web design and digital marketing solutions. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing market presence since 2003, a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors, and a comprehensive service offering from design to customer support. Revenue streams likely derive from project-based web development, ongoing digital marketing contracts, and support services. The company maintains active social media channels and partners with SEO specialists, indicating a collaborative ecosystem. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website with case studies and active marketing tools. The absence of parent or subsidiary companies suggests an independent operation focused on regional market leadership.

Security posture

The security maturity of WebsiteNI is moderate to good. The use of HTTPS, hCaptcha on forms, and domain transfer protections are positive indicators. However, the lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options represent gaps that could be exploited. No public security policy or incident response contacts were found, which limits transparency and preparedness perception. The extensive use of third-party analytics and tracking scripts increases the attack surface and privacy considerations. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Compliance with GDPR is supported by privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small digital agency but could be improved with enhanced DNS security, security headers, and published incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve DNS security.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Review and minimize third-party tracking scripts to reduce privacy risks and improve site performance.
  5. Regularly audit and update all third-party libraries and plugins to prevent vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
WebsiteNI
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WebsiteNI
Description
Website Northern Ireland is a web design & digital marketing agency in Belfast & Dungannon. Website NI designs websites that are easy to use & easy to find. They provide bespoke and custom website designs, eCommerce solutions, and digital marketing services.
Key services
Website Design, eCommerce Solutions, Digital Marketing, Customer Support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Matomo Analytics, OneSignal Push Notifications, hCaptcha, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel, Slick Carousel, Typed.js, Magnific Popup, ScrollMonitor, Anime.js
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of hCaptcha on forms
  • ClientTransferProhibited and clientUpdateProhibited domain status
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo Analytics, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Matomo Analytics, Hotjar
Marketing tools
OneSignal Push Notifications, Tawk.to Live Chat
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear navigation and comprehensive service descriptions.
  3. Multiple contact forms with hCaptcha protection indicate attention to spam and security.
  4. Use of multiple analytics and marketing tools shows digital maturity but extensive user tracking.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress, utilizing a broad set of modern JavaScript libraries and plugins for enhanced user experience, including Typed.js, Slick Carousel, and Magnific Popup. Analytics and marketing integrations are extensive, including Google Analytics, Matomo, Hotjar, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and OneSignal push notifications. The site is hosted behind Cloudflare DNS, providing CDN and security benefits. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The presence of multiple forms with hCaptcha indicates attention to spam and bot mitigation. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of DNSSEC and security headers suggests opportunities for modernization and hardening. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable digital presence.
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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