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Security report for bytes.co.uk

Bytes · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bytes is a UK-based leading provider of IT solutions and services, specializing in cyber security, digital workspace, hybrid infrastructure, public cloud, and licensing management. The company holds a strong market position with multiple industry awards and certifications, including Microsoft Global Partner of the Year and Cisco sustainability specialisation. The website demonstrates a professional and modern digital presence, leveraging Concrete CMS, jQuery, Swiper.js, and advanced analytics tools such as Google Analytics 4 and ClickDimensions. Privacy compliance is robust with a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism and GDPR-aligned privacy policies. Security posture is strong, with HTTPS enforced, security headers present, and bot protection via Google reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare. However, WHOIS data is unavailable due to querying the subdomain 'www.bytes.co.uk' instead of the registered domain 'bytes.co.uk', which is a known Nominet UK naming rule. Overall, the site is trustworthy, well-maintained, and business-focused.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

2 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

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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
80
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
75

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

Bytes operates in the technology sector, targeting businesses seeking IT solutions and services. Their business model revolves around delivering tailored IT solutions, licensing optimisation, and cloud services, supported by strong partnerships with Microsoft and other vendors. The company emphasizes sustainability and innovation, reflected in their certifications and awards. Their content strategy includes webinars, podcasts, market reports, and events, indicating a focus on thought leadership and customer engagement. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a preference for controlled communication via contact forms. The partnership ecosystem includes vendor partners and marketplace programs, enhancing their market reach and service offerings.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and bot mitigation mechanisms. Cookie consent is granular and compliant with GDPR standards. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the site lacks publicly available incident response contacts or vulnerability disclosure policies, which could enhance transparency and trust. The use of Cloudflare Bot Management and Google reCAPTCHA indicates proactive defense against automated threats. Overall, the security measures align well with industry best practices for a corporate IT service provider.

Recommendations

  1. Publish explicit security incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Consider adding a clearly accessible terms of service page to cover legal aspects of website use.
  4. Enhance contact information availability by including verified company emails and phone numbers for support and sales.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and analytics tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bytes
Description
Bytes is a leading provider of world-class IT solutions & Services. We ensure businesses achieve maximum IT efficiency and security.
Key services
Cyber Security, Digital Workspace, Hybrid Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Licensing & Management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Concrete CMS, jQuery, Swiper.js, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, ClickDimensions Analytics, CookieYes Consent Management
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Cloudflare Bot Management cookie

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4, ClickDimensions
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
doubleclick.net
Tracking pixels
ClickDimensions, Google Analytics 4
Marketing tools
ClickDimensions
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 interactive features.
  2. Strong cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms implemented.
  3. Multiple industry awards and partner recognitions displayed.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML; contact via form.
  5. No explicit terms of service page detected.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  7. No security incident or vulnerability disclosure information publicly available.
  8. WHOIS data query was performed incorrectly on 'www.bytes.co.uk' causing failure.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Concrete CMS with a modern front-end stack including jQuery and Swiper.js for interactive elements. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, and ClickDimensions, indicating a data-driven approach. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized images. The use of cookie consent management via CookieYes ensures compliance with privacy regulations. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected, suggesting good maintenance and modernization practices.
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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