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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra · Other · United Kingdom

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

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is a well-established cultural institution founded in 1893, serving the South and South West of England with live orchestral concerts, digital streaming, and community music programs. The organization operates as a registered charity and company, with a clear focus on accessibility and cultural enrichment. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive content tailored to a broad audience interested in classical music and cultural events. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern integrations such as Gravity Forms, Google Tag Manager, and Spektrix for ticketing and donations, demonstrating a solid digital infrastructure. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced, use of reCAPTCHA, and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers and DNSSEC could be improved. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear policies and GDPR-aligned consent management. Overall, the site projects high trustworthiness and professionalism, supporting the organization's mission effectively.

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

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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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
65
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
79

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

BSO holds a strong market position as a regional cultural leader with a diversified business model including live events, digital concerts, community engagement, and fundraising through memberships and donations. The organization targets a general audience of music lovers and community members, leveraging partnerships with ticketing platforms like Spektrix. The website's content and structure support growth and engagement, with clear calls to action for donations and event participation. The presence of financial statements and diversity policies indicates transparency and good governance. BSO's digital ecosystem integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools, enabling data-driven audience insights and outreach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS, reCAPTCHA on forms, and a robust cookie consent framework. However, the absence of DNSSEC and some common security headers suggests room for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly disclosed, which could be improved to enhance transparency and preparedness. Overall, the security measures align well with the organization's risk profile as a non-profit cultural entity.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Publish a security.txt file to provide a clear vulnerability disclosure channel.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding publicly accessible security and incident response policies to improve stakeholder trust.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
VAT number
GB186790513
Registration number
538351
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Description
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is an English orchestra, founded in 1893 and originally based in Bournemouth. It serves the South and South West of England, giving concerts in Poole, Exeter, Portsmouth, Bristol and other locations.
Key services
Live orchestral concerts, Digital concert streaming, Community and educational music programs, Donations and membership support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 7.0.1, Gravity Forms, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, CookieYes Consent Management, Spektrix ticketing integration, jQuery 3.7.1
Frameworks
Gravity Forms, Yoast SEO Premium
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent banner with customization
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (implied by WordPress ecosystem)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Microsoft Clarity
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Twitter Ads
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics (implied via GTM)
Marketing tools
CookieYes Consent Management
Transparency
good

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 maintained.
  2. Strong focus on user privacy and consent with a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism.
  3. Multiple social media channels actively linked and verified.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and integrations for ticketing and donations.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  6. Good SEO and accessibility practices evident.
  7. No explicit security policies or incident response information publicly available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress 7.0.1 with a modern tech stack including Gravity Forms for form management, Google Tag Manager for analytics, and Spektrix for ticketing and donations. The site uses asynchronous loading for scripts and integrates multiple third-party services for marketing and user engagement. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is well implemented with Yoast SEO Premium and structured data (JSON-LD) for rich search results. The hosting and DNS setup is stable but could benefit from DNSSEC. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable online presence.
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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