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Security report for bromwall.co.uk

Bromwall Ltd · Finance · United Kingdom

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

43/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Bromwall Ltd is a specialist commercial insurance brokerage based in the United Kingdom, offering tailored insurance solutions for commercial, business, and industrial clients. With over 50 years of expertise, the company positions itself as a trusted partner providing bespoke coverage across multiple insurance sectors including goods in transit, liability, financial, property, business, and motor fleet insurance. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting businesses seeking comprehensive insurance protection. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern frameworks such as UIkit and integrates SEO and user engagement tools like Yoast SEO and Chaty plugin. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, with good SEO and accessibility basics. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enabled and no visible vulnerabilities, though it lacks explicit security headers and formal security policies on the site. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism detected. Overall, the domain registration is consistent and trustworthy, supporting the legitimacy of the business.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
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

8 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
    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
43

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

Bromwall operates in the insurance brokerage sector with a focus on commercial and industrial insurance products. Its long domain age and FCA regulation indicate a stable and credible business. The company leverages partnerships with recognized industry bodies such as BIBA and Cobra Network, enhancing its market credibility. The business model centers on providing customized insurance policies and risk management services to a diverse client base, from small enterprises to large industrial operations. The website's content and structure suggest a customer-centric approach with clear service categorization and easy access to contact channels. The presence of social media links and chat widgets indicates active customer engagement and modern communication practices.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data in the HTML. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. There is no visible security policy or incident response information, which could be improved to enhance transparency and preparedness. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, limiting external security collaboration. The site uses reputable plugins and libraries, but ongoing maintenance and updates are recommended to mitigate potential risks. Privacy compliance is partial, lacking cookie consent mechanisms which are important under GDPR. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could benefit from enhancements in policy visibility and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to ensure GDPR compliance and improve user privacy transparency.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to build trust and demonstrate preparedness.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Regularly audit and update all plugins and third-party libraries to minimize vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bromwall Ltd
Registration number
01174715
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bromwall Ltd
Description
Specialist Commercial Insurance Brokers with over 50 years of expertise providing tailored coverage for commercial, business, and industrial insurance. They work closely with clients to provide bespoke insurance solutions and access to the UK’s top insurers.
Key services
Goods in Transit Insurance, Liability Insurance, Financial Insurance, Property Insurance, Business Insurance, Motor Fleet Insurance
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, UIkit, jQuery, FontAwesome, Chaty plugin
Frameworks
UIkit
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable plugins and libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Jetpack Stats
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Jetpack Stats (stats.wp.com), WordPress.com Stats
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, Chaty plugin
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Clear and comprehensive business information and service offerings.
  3. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite GDPR relevance.
  4. Contact information is prominently displayed and consistent.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information on site.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file found.
  8. Social media presence is active and linked.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern UIkit framework for responsive design and user interface components. It uses Yoast SEO for search engine optimization and integrates FontAwesome for icons. The Chaty plugin provides multi-channel contact options including WhatsApp, phone, and email, enhancing user engagement. The site loads scripts and styles efficiently, though performance is moderate and could be optimized further. Accessibility features are basic but present, with room for improvement. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified beyond the registrar (Namecheap), suggesting potential for further infrastructure transparency. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional online presence with opportunities for modernization and performance tuning.
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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