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Security report for wessexdrainservices.co.uk

Wessex Drain Services Ltd · Other · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Wessex Drain Services Ltd is a reputable local drainage company based in Bruton, UK, with over 30 years of experience. They offer a comprehensive range of drainage services including septic tank emptying, installation, drainage repair, sewage treatment plant installation, and homebuyers drain surveys. The company is registered with the Environment Agency and serves residential and commercial clients primarily in Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire. Their market position is that of a trusted local service provider with competitive pricing and strong customer satisfaction as evidenced by positive reviews and testimonials. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and several reputable plugins such as Yoast SEO and Complianz GDPR for SEO and privacy compliance. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and includes modern tracking tools like Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Performance is moderate with good SEO and accessibility basics in place. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and implements cookie consent mechanisms. However, there is no explicit security policy or incident response information available. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The domain registration data is consistent with the business claims, showing a long-standing domain without privacy protection, which supports legitimacy. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy image with solid business credibility and compliance with privacy regulations. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and maintaining regular updates to plugins and core software to ensure ongoing security and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

  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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
85
Average
53

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

Wessex Drain Services Ltd operates as a small, essential service provider in the drainage sector, targeting local residential and commercial customers. Their competitive advantages include a long business history, Environment Agency registration, multiple service offerings, and a strong local reputation supported by customer reviews. The business model focuses on direct service delivery with competitive pricing and customer convenience features such as pre-scheduled septic tank emptying and multiple booking discounts. The company leverages digital marketing tools and social media presence to maintain visibility. Growth indicators include a diversified service portfolio and positive customer feedback. The partnership ecosystem includes regulatory bodies like the Environment Agency. The company appears well-positioned within its local market niche with opportunities to expand digital presence and security posture.

Security posture

The current security maturity level of the website is moderate to good. HTTPS is enforced with a valid SSL certificate, and cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR requirements. The use of reputable plugins and absence of exposed sensitive data indicate sound security practices. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of a published security policy or incident response contact reduce the overall security posture. There is no evidence of vulnerabilities or malicious activity. Compliance gaps include missing explicit incident response information and security framework references. The security culture appears basic but adequate for the business size and sector. Enhancing security headers and publishing security policies would improve maturity and trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Maintain regular updates of WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider expanding privacy compliance documentation to include data retention policies and user rights information.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Wessex Drain Services Ltd
Registration number
05819551
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Wessex Drain Services Ltd
Description
Drainage company offering septic tank emptying, installation, drainage repair, sewage treatment plants, and homebuyers drain surveys in Bruton and surrounding areas.
Key services
Septic tank emptying, Septic tank installation and repair, Drain unblocking, Drainage repair, Sewage treatment plant design and installation, Homebuyers drain surveys
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Complianz GDPR plugin, WP Review Slider Pro
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable plugins for GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, Complianz GDPR plugin
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and relevant content.
  2. Strong local business focus with detailed service descriptions.
  3. Good use of structured data and SEO best practices.
  4. Cookie consent and GDPR compliance mechanisms are implemented.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  6. Contact information is complete and consistent across pages.
  7. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is based on WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder, supported by SEO and GDPR compliance plugins. The technology stack is modern and widely supported, enabling good SEO and mobile responsiveness. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading speed and accessibility. The site uses Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking, integrated with a cookie consent mechanism. Technical risks are minimal but include the absence of certain security headers and potential plugin vulnerabilities if not regularly updated. The site is hosted on an unspecified provider but uses HTTPS with a valid certificate. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business goals effectively with room for security and performance 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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