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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 services company specializing in providing comprehensive financial solutions to corporates and institutions operating internationally. The company combines fintech innovation with consultancy expertise to deliver services such as FX risk management, currency management, interest rate hedging, and multi-bank connectivity. Listed on the FTSE 250 and backed by institutional investors, Alpha Group holds a strong market position with a global reach through multiple international offices. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and multilingual support. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern libraries and tools including Google Tag Manager and OneTrust for cookie consent, indicating a commitment to privacy compliance and user experience. The site is mobile optimized and SEO friendly, with comprehensive metadata and structured data enhancing search visibility. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, implements key security headers, and provides regulatory and security information transparently. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of WHOIS registration data is a concern that slightly impacts trustworthiness, though the overall security posture is strong. Overall, Alpha Group's website demonstrates a professional, secure, and compliant digital platform suitable for its target audience of corporate and institutional clients. Strategic recommendations include improving WHOIS transparency, enhancing incident response visibility, and maintaining up-to-date security practices.

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 a blend of fintech and consultancy services. Its competitive advantage lies in combining technology with expert advisory, supported by a strong institutional backing and FTSE 250 listing. Revenue streams likely include service fees for FX risk management, currency solutions, and banking integrations. The company maintains a global footprint with offices in 10 countries and a local banking network covering over 160 countries. Partnerships with client portals and integration services indicate a robust ecosystem. Growth indicators include recent awards and a comprehensive service portfolio. The website content and structure reflect a mature, well-established business with clear strategic positioning.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with enforced HTTPS, presence of multiple security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is supported by detailed privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. The company provides regulatory information and contact channels for security incidents, including dedicated security and abuse emails. However, the lack of WHOIS data reduces transparency and trust slightly. There is no public vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file, which could be improved to enhance security culture and incident response readiness. Overall, the security maturity is high with room for incremental improvements in transparency and proactive disclosure.

Recommendations

  1. Improve WHOIS transparency by ensuring domain registration details are publicly available and accurate.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve incident response communication.
  3. Maintain regular updates of WordPress core and plugins to mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance visibility of incident response procedures and security contacts on the website.
  5. Conduct periodic penetration testing and security audits to proactively identify and remediate risks.

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
FX 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, jQuery, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Swiper.js, mmenu
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • Security & regulation information publicly available
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

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 fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong focus on financial services for corporates and institutions.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  5. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  6. WHOIS data missing or unavailable, which is unusual for this business type.
  7. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers.
  8. Contact information and regulatory details are clearly presented.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Swiper.js, and mmenu for enhanced UI/UX. SEO is optimized using Yoast SEO plugin with comprehensive metadata and JSON-LD structured data. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and tracking, integrated with OneTrust for cookie consent management, demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations. The site is mobile responsive with good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in image loading and script management. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable digital presence with opportunities for performance tuning and enhanced security integration.
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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