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Security report for burningtree.co.uk

Burning Tree · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Burning Tree is a UK-based cybersecurity consultancy specializing in cybersecurity strategy, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and resilience services. Established in 2013, the company positions itself as a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to understand and improve their security maturity and resilience. Their offerings include strategic cybersecurity consulting, fractional CISO leadership, post-quantum cryptography readiness, and comprehensive 360° security assessments. The website is built on WordPress with a modern theme and SEO optimizations, reflecting a professional digital presence. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and modern libraries, though the absence of visible privacy and cookie policies indicates room for compliance improvement. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature business with a clear market focus and good technical implementation.

Scanned

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

7 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  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';…

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  • 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
37
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
58

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

Burning Tree operates in the technology sector, targeting organizations requiring advanced cybersecurity consulting and leadership. Their business model is consultancy-driven, offering specialized services such as IAM, security assessments, and strategic advisory. The company leverages board-level expertise and a values-led approach to differentiate itself. The website content and testimonials suggest a focus on mid-sized to large enterprises and public sector clients. The lack of explicit contact details on the homepage may indicate a preference for controlled lead generation. The company maintains a consistent brand and messaging, emphasizing integrity, innovation, and impact. Partnerships or subsidiaries were not identified in the provided data.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and uses modern JavaScript libraries, indicating a baseline of security best practices. However, no explicit security headers were detected in the HTML content, and there is no public security or incident response policy visible. The absence of a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy limits transparency for security researchers. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found. The site lacks visible privacy and cookie policies, which are critical for GDPR compliance and user trust. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced by adding explicit security policies, headers, and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Add visible contact information including company emails and phone numbers to improve trust and compliance.
  3. Implement and serve security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS.
  4. Create and publish a security.txt file and vulnerability disclosure policy to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update all plugins and themes to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Burning Tree
Description
Burning Tree is a values-led cybersecurity consultancy built on integrity, people, and innovation. They help organisations understand their true security maturity and build resilience for tomorrow through trusted advice, deep expertise, and an unwavering commitment to people and purpose. They focus on clear advice, trusted expertise, and practical solutions that enable secure, sustainable growth. Their 360° assessment and benchmarking approach provides leaders with a precise view of capability, risk, and opportunity, supporting confident, strategic decisions. Their strength lies in their people, with associates bringing real-world, board-level experience from global organisations. Services range from Identity & Access Management and cyber maturity strategy to post-quantum readiness.
Key services
Identity & Access Management, 360° Security Assessment, Post-Quantum Readiness, Fractional CISO Leadership, Cybersecurity Strategy, Governance & Risk, Architecture, Platforms & Engineering, Operations, Resilience & Assurance, People, Innovation & Specialist Services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 7.0, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery 3.7.1, Avada Theme, AWB Menu, Swiper Carousel
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical URL and site URL)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of modern libraries

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google Site Kit
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses WordPress CMS with Avada theme and Yoast SEO plugin.
  2. Content is focused on cybersecurity consulting and strategy services.
  3. No visible privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the homepage HTML.
  4. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the provided HTML content.
  5. Site uses HTTPS and modern JavaScript libraries.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  7. Testimonials and client logos present, enhancing trust.
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 7.0 with the Avada child theme and uses the Yoast SEO plugin for search optimization. It incorporates jQuery 3.7.1 and the Swiper carousel for interactive elements. Hosting is provided by Ionos SE, as indicated by WHOIS data. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices but lacks advanced accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in loading speed and resource optimization. The technical stack is modern and widely supported, but security headers and privacy compliance mechanisms are missing or not visible in the HTML content.
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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