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Cavendish Consulting · Other · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Cavendish Consulting is a UK-based communications and public affairs agency specializing in PR consultancy services across multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure, technology, healthcare, FMCG, and professional services. The company positions itself as a trusted advisor helping brands navigate complex and polarized environments with clarity and purpose. Their client portfolio includes notable brands such as Aldi, McDonald's, and National Grid, indicating a strong market presence and reputation. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages modern web technologies including HubSpot marketing tools, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar analytics, and Vimeo for video content. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices, has good SEO practices, and includes a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. Performance is moderate with room for improvement in DNS security by enabling DNSSEC. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses security headers, and employs reCAPTCHA on forms to mitigate spam and abuse. However, it lacks publicly available security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, which are recommended for enhanced trust and compliance. The WHOIS data confirms the domain is legitimate, well-aged, and registered without privacy protection, consistent with a reputable business. Overall, Cavendish Consulting's website demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and good security posture. Strategic improvements in transparency around security policies and DNS security could further enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

4 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';…

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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
47
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
66

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

Cavendish Consulting operates as a professional services firm focused on integrated communications and public affairs consultancy. Their market positioning is strong within the UK, serving large clients in diverse sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and technology. The business model centers on providing strategic communications services including government relations, corporate communications, and digital media. Revenue streams likely derive from retainer and project-based consultancy fees. The company maintains an active partnership ecosystem through social media and marketing platforms but does not publicly list subsidiaries or parent companies. Growth indicators include a well-maintained website, active content updates, and a portfolio of high-profile clients. Strategic observations suggest a focus on brand leadership in politically complex environments, positioning them as thought leaders in their niche.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. The use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms reduces spam and automated abuse risks. Cookie consent is managed in compliance with GDPR, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contact information, and vulnerability disclosure policy represents gaps in transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The WHOIS data shows no privacy protection, which aligns with transparency expectations for a consultancy firm. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved by publishing formal security and incident response documentation and enabling DNSSEC.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact details on the website.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Add explicit company contact emails and phone numbers for security and general inquiries to improve transparency.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Cavendish Consulting
Description
Cavendish Consulting is a communications and public affairs agency offering PR consultancy services. They help brands with big ambitions lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose in a polarised world. Their expertise includes government relations, corporate communications, insight and intelligence, internal communications, planning communications, brand strategy, digital services, and video and animation.
Key services
Government relations, Corporate communications, Insight and intelligence, Internal communications, Planning communications, Brand strategy, Digital services, Video and animation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Vimeo, HubSpot, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, Hotjar, ARI Fancybox
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics (via GTM), Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
HubSpot Ads
Tracking pixels
HubSpot, Hotjar
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Hotjar
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 well-structured.
  2. Content is business-focused and relevant to communications consultancy.
  3. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via form.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and GDPR compliant.
  5. Use of multiple marketing and analytics tools indicates digital maturity.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information on site.
  7. WHOIS data shows domain is stable and not privacy protected.
  8. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
  9. Social media presence is active on major platforms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Vimeo for video hosting, HubSpot for marketing automation, Google Tag Manager for analytics, and Hotjar for user behavior tracking. The site uses a responsive design optimized for mobile devices and includes SEO best practices such as meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in caching and DNS security. The site employs multiple external scripts for analytics and marketing, which are well integrated but require ongoing monitoring for security and privacy compliance. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable digital presence with opportunities for incremental security enhancements.
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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