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Security report for brownejacobson.com

Browne Jacobson LLP · Government · United Kingdom

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

Browne Jacobson LLP is a well-established full-service law firm operating primarily in the UK and Ireland, serving both private and public sector clients. The firm positions itself as a leading legal expert with a strong emphasis on clear, straightforward advice and has received multiple industry awards recognizing its excellence and commitment to diversity and social mobility. The website reflects a professional and modern digital presence, leveraging technologies such as Kentico CMS, React, Bootstrap, and Google Tag Manager to deliver a responsive and accessible user experience. Privacy and cookie compliance are well implemented, indicating a mature approach to data protection and regulatory adherence. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, although explicit security headers and incident response information are not publicly detailed. The absence of WHOIS registration data is a notable anomaly but does not detract significantly from the overall trustworthiness given the professional branding and external validations. Strategic recommendations include enhancing transparency around security policies and domain registration details to further bolster trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

1 finding 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • 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
62
Security headers
85
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
84

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

The firm operates in the legal services sector with a focus on government, non-profit, and other sectors, targeting businesses and public organizations. Its business model is based on providing comprehensive legal advice and services across multiple offices in the UK and Ireland. The firm demonstrates strong market positioning through awards and recognitions, a broad service offering, and a clear commitment to social responsibility. The website's content and structure support lead generation and client engagement through detailed office contacts, news updates, and thought leadership. The partnership ecosystem includes social media channels on LinkedIn and Twitter, enhancing professional networking and brand visibility.

Security posture

Browne Jacobson LLP exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent compliance, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of Google Tag Manager allows controlled script management, reducing risk from third-party scripts. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options, and absence of a public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy, represent areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or suspicious indicators were detected in the website content or scripts. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing more detailed security governance information.

Recommendations

  1. Publish explicit security headers (e.g., X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to improve browser security.
  2. Create and publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to increase transparency and preparedness.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Verify and update WHOIS registration information to ensure domain registration transparency and trust.
  5. Continue to maintain and enhance privacy compliance mechanisms in line with evolving regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Browne Jacobson LLP
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Browne Jacobson LLP
Description
Private and public sector legal experts, offering clear opinions and straightforward legal advice – locally, nationally and internationally.
Key services
Legal advice for private sector, Legal advice for public sector, Specialist legal services in various sectors
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Typekit Fonts, Bootstrap (navbar classes), React (inferred from react_Components_ divs)
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Kentico CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager for controlled script loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design
  2. Strong presence of legal industry trust signals and awards
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy compliance mechanisms implemented
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  5. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual and reduces trust slightly
  6. Use of modern web technologies and CMS
  7. Multiple office locations with detailed contact info
  8. Social media presence on LinkedIn and Twitter
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Kentico CMS, React, Bootstrap, and integrates Google Tag Manager and OneTrust for analytics and cookie compliance. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized font delivery via Typekit. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable digital presence suitable for a large law firm. Opportunities exist to improve technical SEO and security header implementation to further enhance site robustness and user trust.
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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