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Security report for alpha.co.uk

Alpha Group · Finance · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

Alpha Group is a UK-based financial solutions provider specializing in services for corporates and institutions operating internationally. The company uniquely combines fintech innovation with consultancy expertise to deliver comprehensive cash and risk management solutions. Positioned as a leading player in its sector, Alpha Group is publicly listed on the FTSE 250 and backed by prominent institutional investors, underscoring its market credibility and financial strength. Key services include currency management, interest rate hedging, global accounts, and multi-bank connectivity, catering to a diverse international clientele. From a technical perspective, the website is built on WordPress with modern integrations such as Yoast SEO, OneTrust for cookie consent, and Google Tag Manager for analytics. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices, contributing to a positive user experience and digital maturity. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. Security posture is strong, featuring HTTPS enforcement, appropriate security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. The presence of ISO 27001 certification and a dedicated regulatory information page further reinforce the company's commitment to security and compliance. However, the absence of a public vulnerability disclosure policy and explicit incident response contact details are areas for improvement. Overall, Alpha Group presents a professional, trustworthy online presence aligned with its business stature. The main risk factor is the lack of publicly available WHOIS registration data, which slightly diminishes domain trustworthiness but does not outweigh the strong business and security indicators. Strategic recommendations include enhancing transparency around security disclosures and verifying domain registration details.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

2 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. 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

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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
77
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
84

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

Alpha Group operates in the finance sector, targeting corporates and institutions with international operations. Its competitive advantage lies in blending fintech solutions with consultancy services, offering a one-stop-shop for financial risk and cash management. Revenue streams likely derive from service fees related to currency management, hedging, payments, and account solutions. The company’s FTSE 250 listing and institutional backing indicate solid growth and market confidence. The multilingual website and international office footprint highlight a global partnership ecosystem and client base. Strategic observations suggest a focus on innovation, compliance, and client-centric service delivery to maintain market leadership.

Security posture

The security maturity level of Alpha Group is high, supported by HTTPS, security headers, and ISO 27001 certification. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the website content. GDPR compliance is evident through comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. However, the lack of a public vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contacts indicates a gap in transparency and readiness communication. Data protection officer contact is provided, reflecting good data governance. Overall, the security culture appears mature but could benefit from enhanced public-facing security communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance domain registration transparency by ensuring WHOIS data is complete and publicly accessible.
  5. Continue investing in performance optimization to improve site speed and user experience.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Alpha Group plc
VAT number
GB123456789
Registration number
12345678
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Alpha Group
Description
Alpha Group (formerly Alpha FX) is a leading provider of financial solutions dedicated to corporates and institutions operating internationally.
Key services
cash management, risk management, currency management, interest rate hedging, global accounts, mass payments, multi-bank connectivity, fund finance, payments
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Swiper, Typekit Fonts, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Google Tag Manager
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
  2. Strong focus on financial services for corporates and institutions.
  3. Good privacy and cookie compliance with OneTrust integration.
  4. No visible security or content blocking issues.
  5. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual and warrants further investigation.
  6. Multiple language options available indicating international presence.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a WordPress CMS with modern SEO and analytics tools, including Yoast SEO and Google Tag Manager. It uses OneTrust for cookie consent management, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. The presence of Typekit fonts and Swiper for UI elements shows attention to design and interactivity. Performance is moderate, suggesting potential for optimization in loading times. Accessibility and mobile responsiveness are good, supporting a wide range of users. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were identified, but continuous monitoring is recommended to maintain technical health.
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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