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Security report for catapult.org.uk

The Catapult Network · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Catapult Network website represents a well-established UK government-backed innovation network focused on supporting businesses through cutting-edge R&D facilities and expertise. The network comprises multiple specialized centres aimed at accelerating technology commercialization and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides comprehensive content including leadership testimonials, publications, and interactive resources. Technically, the site leverages WordPress CMS with modern performance optimizations such as NitroPack and uses popular libraries like jQuery and Swiper.js. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are absent. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant, supporting user trust. Overall, the site reflects a mature digital presence aligned with its mission and audience.

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. 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

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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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
40
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
61

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention catapult.org.uk, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
101
Employees
1
Customers
19
Third parties
81
Weak passwords
4%

Latest record dated 2026-05-11 · 8 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The Catapult Network holds a leading position in the UK innovation ecosystem, backed by Innovate UK and UKRI. Its business model centers on providing innovation infrastructure and expertise to UK businesses and research institutions, facilitating technology development and market growth. The network's multiple centres cover sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and technology. The website's content and structure indicate a focus on government and industry stakeholders, with strategic partnerships evident with UKRI and individual Catapult centres. The presence of detailed publications and case studies signals transparency and engagement with its audience. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests controlled communication channels, likely to manage inquiries efficiently.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with enforced HTTPS, appropriate security headers, and no exposed sensitive information. Use of reputable hosting and CDN services further enhances security and performance. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page, vulnerability disclosure program, or incident response contact details indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The site uses third-party scripts like Google Tag Manager, which are common but require ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by publishing explicit security governance documents and contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Add explicit contact information for security incidents, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance visible trust signals related to security and compliance to reassure users and partners.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Catapult Network
Description
The Catapult Network supports businesses in transforming great ideas into valuable products and services. It is a network of world-leading technology and innovation centres established by Innovate UK, delivering impact across the UK economy and enabling businesses to thrive in global markets.
Key services
R&D facilities access, Technical expertise, Business innovation support, Collaboration facilitation, Scaling new technologies
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
NitroPack, jQuery, Swiper.js, Bootstrap
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

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-structured.
  2. Content is comprehensive and aligned with the Innovate UK Catapult Network mission.
  3. Strong presence of trust signals including leadership quotes and official links.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  5. Good use of modern web technologies and performance optimization.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed; contact via form only.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies visible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, utilizing NitroPack for performance optimization, jQuery for DOM manipulation, Swiper.js for interactive carousels, and Bootstrap for responsive design. Hosting and domain registration are managed by Fasthosts Internet Ltd, a reputable provider. The site demonstrates fast loading times, mobile responsiveness, and good SEO practices with comprehensive meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Accessibility is addressed at a good level, though further enhancements could be considered. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a high-quality user experience and robust business operations.
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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