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Security report for a1traininggroup.co.uk

A1 Training Group · Transportation · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

A1 Training Group is a specialized driver training provider based in Birmingham, UK, focusing on HGV, LGV, forklift, paramedic driver, and other specialist vehicle training. Established since 2000, the company has trained over 10,000 candidates and positions itself as a leading regional provider with a strong emphasis on quality and customer service. The website reflects a professional business with clear service offerings and contact channels. Technically, the site uses common marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and HubSpot, hosted on a CMS platform identified as itseeze. The site is mobile-optimized and well-structured for user experience. Security posture is moderate with some best practices like consent management scripts but lacks visible security headers and explicit incident response or security policies. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain naming rules violation, which raises some concerns about domain registration legitimacy, though the website content supports a legitimate business. Overall, the site is safe, professional, and trustworthy with room for security improvements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

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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
64
Security headers
60
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
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

The company operates in the transportation sector, targeting individuals and businesses requiring professional driver training in the West Midlands. Its business model is service-oriented, delivering training at dedicated centers or client premises. The company leverages digital marketing tools and maintains a clear online presence with policies and contact information. The lack of WHOIS data is a notable anomaly but does not currently impact the operational credibility. The company registration number is displayed, enhancing trust. The website content and structure indicate a small-sized business with a focused regional market. No partnerships or subsidiaries were identified from the domain data.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security posture. HTTPS is implied but not explicitly confirmed in the data. Security headers are not detected, which is a gap. The site uses consent management scripts denying ad and analytics storage by default, indicating some privacy awareness. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is present. The use of multiple third-party scripts (Google Analytics, HubSpot) introduces potential risk vectors that require monitoring. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the analysis. The absence of WHOIS data and domain registration irregularities warrant caution but do not directly indicate compromise.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Ensure HTTPS is enforced site-wide with a strong SSL/TLS configuration and regularly audit certificate validity.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts to mitigate vulnerabilities and reduce attack surface.
  5. Consider resolving domain registration issues or clarifying domain ownership to strengthen trust and legitimacy.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
A1 Training Group
Registration number
11656416
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
A1 Training Group
Description
A1 Training Group is a premier driver training specialist in the West Midlands offering HGV, LGV, forklift, paramedic driver, and specialist vehicle training since 2000 with over 10,000 successful candidates.
Key services
HGV/LGV Training, Forklift Training, Paramedic Driver Training, B and E Training, Driver CPC, Lorry Loading Crane (HIAB), Health and Safety Training
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, Google Fonts, JavaScript
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • Consent management script present denying ad and analytics storage by default

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
HubSpot
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected
  3. WHOIS data unavailable due to domain naming rules violation
  4. Comprehensive service offerings in driver training
  5. Clear contact information and policies present
  6. Use of multiple Google tracking and marketing tools
  7. No explicit security headers detected in provided data
  8. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
  9. No adult or questionable content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the itseeze CMS platform and uses standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. It integrates Google Fonts for typography and multiple Google services for analytics and marketing. HubSpot is used for marketing automation and lead capture. The site is responsive and optimized for mobile devices with a clear navigation structure. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts to improve page load times. Accessibility is basic but functional. SEO is supported by meta tags, Open Graph tags, and canonical links. No advanced frameworks or platforms were detected. Hosting provider details are not available from the data.
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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