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Security report for bridgegate-security.co.uk

Bridgegate Security (UK) Limited · Hospitality · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bridgegate Security (UK) Limited is a well-established security service provider specializing in hospitality security, door supervision, and event security across the United Kingdom. Founded in 1978, the company has grown to become one of the largest independent security contractors in the UK, serving bars, pubs, nightclubs, and venues with experienced SIA-licensed personnel. Their market position is reinforced by certifications such as the SIA Approved Contractor status and founding membership in the UK Door Security Association (UKDSA). The website reflects a professional and trustworthy business with clear service offerings and strong client testimonials. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins including Yoast SEO and Cookie Law Info, ensuring good SEO and privacy compliance. The site is mobile-optimized, fast-loading, and accessible, with a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism that aligns with GDPR requirements. Hosting and domain registration are consistent with the business's UK location and history, registered with a reputable UK registrar. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and implements cookie consent controls, but lacks explicit security headers and incident response contact details. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is strong with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature security posture suitable for its business sector. The overall risk assessment is low, with recommendations to enhance security headers, publish incident response contacts, and consider a vulnerability disclosure policy to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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. 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';…

  3. 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

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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
62
Security headers
20
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
68

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

Bridgegate Security operates in the hospitality and security sectors, targeting venues requiring professional security personnel. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing industry presence, SIA accreditation, and comprehensive service offerings including training. The business model is service-oriented, focusing on providing tailored security solutions. Revenue streams likely include contracts with hospitality venues and event organizers. The company maintains strong partnerships and a reputable brand, supported by client testimonials and industry association memberships. Growth indicators include recent website updates and active social media presence. The partnership ecosystem includes related domains for service details and third-party forms. Strategic observations highlight a focus on compliance, quality service delivery, and client trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were found. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of explicit incident response or abuse contact information represent gaps. Data protection practices are supported by comprehensive privacy and data protection policies. Incident response readiness is not explicitly documented, which could impact rapid handling of security issues. The security culture is indicated by certifications and compliance efforts but could be enhanced by publishing vulnerability disclosure and incident response details. Overall, the security posture is good but with room for improvement in transparency and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish explicit incident response and abuse contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Develop and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly review and update cookie and privacy policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging capabilities to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bridgegate Security Services (UK) Limited
VAT number
GB345864372
Registration number
08316710
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bridgegate Security (UK) Limited
Description
Bridgegate Security provides professional hospitality security, door supervision and event security services across the UK, supporting bars, pubs, nightclubs and venues with experienced SIA-licensed teams.
Key services
Hospitality security, Door supervision, Event security, Training and academy courses
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, Swiper Slider, Google Tag Manager, Cookie Law Info plugin
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure contact form with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

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. Strong focus on hospitality security services with clear service offerings.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented.
  4. Multiple trust signals including certifications and testimonials.
  5. No visible security or privacy red flags.
  6. Contact information is clear and includes phone, address, and contact form.
  7. No terms of service page found.
  8. No explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform with SEO and cookie consent plugins, ensuring good digital maturity. The tech stack includes Yoast SEO for search optimization, Swiper Slider for interactive content, and Google Tag Manager for analytics integration. Hosting is likely provided by Andrews & Arnold Ltd, a reputable UK provider. Performance is fast with responsive design and accessibility features implemented. Technical debt appears low with no broken elements detected. Opportunities exist to modernize security controls and improve incident response transparency. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with minimal risks to operations.
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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