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Bridges Insurance Brokers Ltd · Other · United Kingdom

High risk. 5 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Bridges Insurance Brokers Ltd is a well-established independent insurance brokerage firm based in the United Kingdom, with over 54 years of experience serving commercial, property, high-net-worth, charity, and community sectors. The company offers tailored insurance solutions and prides itself on personalized service and specialist knowledge, particularly in niche markets such as church and charity insurance. Their market position is supported by strong trust indicators including FCA registration, client testimonials, and partnerships with major insurers. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Google Analytics, Facebook SDK, and cookie consent mechanisms, ensuring a user-friendly and compliant digital presence. The site is mobile-optimized with good navigation and content relevance, although some security headers are missing which could be improved. The website is fully accessible without any WAF or blocking mechanisms, indicating stable hosting and infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements cookie consent, but lacks explicit security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is strong with clear policies and GDPR adherence. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to privacy protection, but the business legitimacy is supported by consistent contact information and FCA registration. Overall, Bridges Insurance demonstrates a solid business and digital presence with good security hygiene and privacy compliance. Strategic improvements in security headers and incident response transparency would further enhance their security posture and trustworthiness.

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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  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

  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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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
20
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Bridges Insurance operates in the insurance brokerage sector, targeting small to medium businesses, property owners, high-net-worth individuals, and non-profit organizations in the UK. Their competitive advantage lies in specialist insurance products and personalized service, supported by a long-standing market presence since 1972. Revenue streams likely include commissions from insurance policies and advisory services. The company maintains partnerships with major insurers and affiliate programs to extend their offerings. Growth indicators include a modern website with active content such as blogs and testimonials, and a clear focus on niche markets like charity and church insurance. The company’s strategic ecosystem includes digital marketing tools and affiliate partnerships to enhance lead generation and customer engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced site-wide, and cookie consent mechanisms are implemented, supporting privacy compliance. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No forms or input fields were detected on the homepage, reducing attack surface. There is no published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy, which limits transparency and preparedness. The use of third-party scripts (Google Analytics, Facebook SDK) is standard but requires ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could be enhanced by adopting additional security best practices and publishing clear security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bridges Insurance Brokers Ltd
Registration number
302411
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bridges Insurance Brokers Ltd
Description
Bridges Insurance is an independent insurance broker with over 54 years of experience, specializing in commercial, property, high-net-worth, charity, and community insurance. They provide tailored insurance solutions for businesses, properties, churches, charities, and high-net-worth individuals.
Key services
Commercial Insurance, Property Insurance, High-Net Worth Insurance, Church Insurance, Charity & Community Insurance, Cyber Insurance
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK, CookieConsent.js, Wallop.js (slider), Font Awesome
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel (implied via Facebook SDK)
Marketing tools
Facebook SDK
Transparency
basic

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. WHOIS data is unavailable due to malformed request or privacy protection.
  3. Website uses HTTPS and modern tracking and UI libraries.
  4. Clear privacy, cookie, and terms of service policies are present.
  5. Contact information is complete and consistent with business claims.
  6. No security headers detected in HTML but HTTPS is enforced.
  7. No forms detected in the homepage HTML content.
  8. Social media presence on LinkedIn and Facebook confirmed.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  10. Content is professional and safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using standard HTML5 with integration of popular JavaScript libraries and services such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK, and CookieConsent.js. The site uses Font Awesome for icons and Wallop.js for sliders. No CMS or hosting provider information is explicitly detected. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices including meta tags and structured navigation. The site lacks some advanced accessibility features and security headers. The technical infrastructure appears stable and suitable for a small insurance brokerage, with opportunities for modernization and enhanced 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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