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Security report for capita-ibs.co.uk

Integrated Business Software and Solutions Ltd · Government · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 3 other checks.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Integrated Business Software and Solutions Ltd (IBSS) is a UK-based company specializing in financial software and digital business solutions primarily serving public sector organizations, healthcare providers, and local governments. With over 30 years of experience and trusted by more than 150 UK public and health sector organizations, IBSS offers a range of services including cloud-based financial management software (Integra Centros), digital solutions, ERP, and digital automation. The company operates under the AdvT Group umbrella and positions itself as a leading provider in its sector. Technically, the website is built on the ExpressionEngine CMS and uses the UKit CSS framework, along with modern tracking and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Leadinfo. The site is mobile-optimized and features a professional design with clear navigation and SEO best practices. Cookie consent and GDPR compliance mechanisms are implemented effectively. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and includes CSRF tokens in forms, but lacks explicit security headers and published security or incident response policies. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The domain registration details are consistent with the business claims, indicating a legitimate and trustworthy online presence. Overall, IBSS demonstrates a solid digital maturity with good content quality, technical implementation, and privacy compliance. Strategic improvements in security policy transparency and accessibility could further enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
60/ 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

    • 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

  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  3. 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  4. 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 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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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
0
Security headers
70
Email security
40
DNS health
45
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
60
Average
53

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

IBSS holds a strong market position as a trusted provider of financial and digital solutions to UK public sector and healthcare organizations. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized Integra platform and over three decades of sector experience. The business model focuses on software licensing, cloud services, managed and professional services. The target customers are primarily public sector entities requiring robust financial management and digital transformation solutions. The company leverages partnerships, such as with Triad Creative for web development, and uses marketing automation tools to support growth. The presence of client logos and testimonials reinforces credibility and market trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and CSRF protections in place. However, the absence of key HTTP security headers and a publicly available security policy or incident response contact reduces overall security transparency. GDPR compliance is well addressed through cookie consent mechanisms. No immediate vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found, but the site would benefit from publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy and enhancing security headers. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly visible, suggesting room for improvement in security communication and preparedness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet higher standards and improve user inclusivity.
  5. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and tracking tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
IBSS Ltd
Registration number
13593644
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Integrated Business Software and Solutions Ltd
Description
Integrated Business Software and Solutions (IBSS) is a trusted digital partner to Healthcare Providers and Local Governments across the UK, providing financial software and innovative digital solutions to streamline processes, improve financial oversight and support digital transformation.
Key services
Integra Centros financial management software, Digital Solutions, ERP Solutions, Digital Automation, Cloud Services, Managed Services, Professional Services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, UKit CSS framework, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Leadinfo tracking, SweetAlert2
Frameworks
UKit
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • CSRF tokens present in forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Leadinfo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Leadinfo
Marketing tools
Salesfusion marketing forms
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 with clear navigation and mobile optimization.
  2. Strong focus on public sector and healthcare financial software solutions.
  3. Cookie consent and GDPR compliance mechanisms are implemented.
  4. No visible security policy or incident response information published.
  5. Multiple tracking and analytics tools used with consent.
  6. No terms of service page found.
  7. Contact information includes phone numbers and contact forms but no direct emails publicly listed.
  8. Use of ExpressionEngine CMS and UKit framework.
  9. No WAF or blocking detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a stable and mature CMS (ExpressionEngine) with UKit framework for responsive design. It integrates modern analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Leadinfo, indicating a data-driven approach. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The technical implementation is solid but could be improved by adding security headers and enhancing accessibility features. No significant technical debt or outdated technologies were detected, suggesting a well-maintained infrastructure with opportunities for modernization in security and compliance aspects.
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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