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Security report for brettsbr.co.uk

Bretts Business Recovery Ltd · Finance · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bretts Business Recovery Ltd is a UK-based insolvency practitioner firm specializing in tailored insolvency and business recovery services primarily in South East England. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including administration, bankruptcy, voluntary liquidations, debt relief orders, and restructuring plans. The website reflects a professional and established business with a clear market position targeting individuals, business owners, directors, professional advisors, and contractors. The firm is licensed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), enhancing its credibility. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and utilizes modern web technologies such as jQuery, Owl Carousel, and Font Awesome. It integrates Google Analytics and Bing UET for tracking and marketing purposes, alongside GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, SEO practices, and basic accessibility features, though some security headers are missing. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent for privacy compliance. However, it lacks several recommended security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could be improved to enhance protection. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data query was unsuccessful due to querying the subdomain rather than the base domain, which slightly impacts domain trust analysis but does not detract from the website's professional presentation. Overall, Bretts Business Recovery Ltd's website is a well-structured, professional platform that supports its business objectives effectively. Strategic improvements in security headers and periodic security audits are recommended to strengthen its security posture and maintain compliance with evolving standards.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

5 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. 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. 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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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
85
DNS health
70
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
80
Average
56

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

Bretts Business Recovery Ltd operates in the finance sector, focusing on insolvency and business recovery services. The company targets a diverse audience including individuals facing financial difficulties, business owners, company directors, contractors, and professional advisors. Its business model revolves around providing expert insolvency advice and tailored recovery solutions. The firm leverages its ICAEW licensing as a competitive advantage to build trust and credibility. The website's content and service offerings indicate a small-sized enterprise with a regional focus. The presence of testimonials and active social media channels suggests engagement with clients and stakeholders. Marketing efforts include newsletter sign-ups via Mailchimp and use of Bing and Google analytics tools. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, indicating an independent operation. The company appears to maintain a consistent brand image and professional online presence, supporting its market positioning as a trusted insolvency practitioner.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture. HTTPS is enforced, ensuring encrypted communications. Cookie consent mechanisms are implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of several important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents an area for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site uses reputable third-party scripts and plugins, which should be regularly updated to mitigate risks. There is no public incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the business type but could be strengthened with additional headers and formalized security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Establish and publish a formal incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly update all WordPress plugins, themes, and libraries to the latest secure versions to reduce vulnerability risks.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards, improving usability for all users.
  5. Consider adding a dedicated terms of service page to clarify user agreements and legal protections.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bretts Business Recovery Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bretts Business Recovery Ltd
Description
Insolvency practitioners based in South East England
Key services
Administration, Bankruptcy, Creditors Voluntary Liquidation (CVL), Debt Relief Orders (DRO), Exit Strategies for Solvent Companies, Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), Insolvent Liquidation, Moratorium, Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL), Personal Insolvency
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Owl Carousel, Font Awesome, Google Analytics, Bing UET, Yoast SEO plugin, Cookie Law Info plugin, Search Filter Pro plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Bing UET
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Bing UET
Marketing tools
Mailchimp (newsletter signup)
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to insolvency services.
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented indicating GDPR compliance.
  4. WHOIS data query was performed on 'www.brettsbr.co.uk' which is invalid; base domain WHOIS data is missing.
  5. Social media presence is active on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook.
  6. No forms detected on homepage; client login requires password entry on a separate page.
  7. Security headers are minimal; HTTPS is enforced.
  8. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern front-end stack including jQuery, Owl Carousel for sliders, and Font Awesome for icons. SEO is enhanced using the Yoast SEO plugin, and cookie compliance is managed via the Cookie Law Info plugin. Analytics are implemented through Google Analytics and Bing UET, supporting marketing and user behavior analysis. The site loads with moderate performance and is mobile optimized with responsive design. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. The technical infrastructure is standard for a small professional services firm, with opportunities to improve security headers and optimize performance further. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified from the content. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business needs effectively with room for modernization and security hardening.
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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