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Security report for woodiesdiy.com

Woodie's · Retail · Ireland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Woodie's is a well-established Irish-owned retail company specializing in DIY supplies, home improvement, garden products, and related accessories. The website offers a comprehensive e-commerce platform with over 30,000 products, supporting nationwide delivery and click & collect services. The company positions itself as a leading player in the Irish DIY retail market, supported by a strong brand presence and a wide range of product categories. The parent company is Grafton Group plc, indicating a solid corporate backing. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including React, GraphQL, Magento backend, and various marketing and analytics tools such as Algolia, Nosto, Yotpo, Hotjar, and Google Tag Manager. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO, providing a smooth user experience. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes standard security headers. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is robust, with clear privacy and cookie policies and active consent mechanisms. However, a dedicated security policy and incident response information are not found, representing an area for improvement. Overall, Woodie's website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, security, and compliance suitable for a large retail business. Strategic recommendations include publishing explicit security policies, enhancing incident response readiness, and maintaining vigilance on third-party scripts to sustain security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 100 · Medium
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. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  2. 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

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  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. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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  • 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
45
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
60

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

Woodie's operates in the retail sector, focusing on DIY and home improvement products targeted primarily at Irish consumers. The business model combines online e-commerce with physical stores, offering services like click & collect and nationwide delivery. The company leverages partnerships with payment processors like Klarna and marketing platforms such as HubSpot and Yotpo to enhance customer engagement and sales. The presence of a large product catalog and diverse categories indicates a broad market reach. The company benefits from its 100% Irish ownership and association with Grafton Group plc, enhancing its market credibility. Growth indicators include active promotions, extensive product offerings, and a strong community presence. The strategic use of analytics and marketing tools supports data-driven decision-making and customer retention.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and secure form implementations. No signs of common vulnerabilities or exposed credentials were found. The use of modern frameworks and regular updates of third-party libraries contribute to a secure environment. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms align with GDPR requirements, indicating compliance awareness. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page and incident response contact details suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The integration of multiple third-party scripts necessitates ongoing security audits to mitigate potential risks. Overall, the security posture is strong but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance documentation and incident handling procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to prevent vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program to encourage responsible reporting and remediation.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Woodie’s DIY Limited
Registration number
IE 88957
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Woodie's
Description
DIY Supplies with over 30,000 products to help you finish your home or garden project. Shop online at Woodies for nationwide delivery or click & collect.
Key services
Online retail of DIY supplies, Nationwide delivery, Click & Collect service, Fitted kitchens, Garden furniture and outdoor living products
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, GraphQL, Algolia, Nosto, Yotpo, Hotjar, Google Tag Manager, Klarna
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Magento (inferred from GraphQL endpoints)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure forms with CSRF protection
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern libraries and frameworks

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, HubSpot
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
HubSpot
Tracking pixels
Facebook Ads Pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Yotpo, Nosto, Klarna
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional e-commerce platform for DIY and home improvement products.
  2. Strong presence of Irish market focus and 100% Irish ownership claim.
  3. Comprehensive product categories and clear navigation structure.
  4. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools.
  5. Good implementation of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  6. No signs of WAF or content blocking; full content accessible.
  7. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React-based frontend with a GraphQL API, likely backed by a Magento e-commerce platform. It integrates advanced search capabilities via Algolia and personalized marketing through Nosto and Yotpo. The use of Google Tag Manager and Hotjar indicates a focus on analytics and user behavior tracking. The site is optimized for fast loading and mobile responsiveness, with comprehensive meta tags and SEO-friendly structures. The presence of a WordPress blog suggests a hybrid CMS approach for content management. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require vigilant security management. The infrastructure appears scalable and well-maintained, supporting a large product catalog and complex navigation structures.
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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