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Security report for dbfs.co.uk

DBFS · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DBFS is a professional consultancy and advisory firm specializing in finance, technology, and IT solutions. The company offers a broad range of services including Salesforce outsourcing, regulatory consulting, knowledge management, and recruitment. Positioned as a leading global provider, DBFS targets businesses in financial and technological sectors, supported by a parent company, AMAN GROUP. The website reflects a mature digital presence with clear branding and comprehensive service descriptions. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and Yoast SEO, with modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Slick Carousel. Security measures include HTTPS, Google reCAPTCHA, and Cloudflare Turnstile for form protection, indicating a good security posture. However, some security headers are not explicitly detected, and no dedicated security or incident response pages are found. The WHOIS data is incomplete and indicates domain registration issues with Nominet UK, which may be due to the domain being a subdomain or alias. Despite this, the website content and business information appear legitimate and professional. Contact information is complete and includes a physical address in London and a verified phone number. Overall, DBFS demonstrates a solid business and technical foundation with room for improvement in security transparency and WHOIS registration clarity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

4 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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
52
Security headers
75
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
73

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

DBFS operates in the competitive consultancy market focusing on finance and technology sectors. Their competitive advantage lies in deep domain expertise, practical advisory services, and a strong recruitment offering specialized in Salesforce and IT roles. The business model combines consultancy, outsourcing, and talent acquisition, targeting medium to large enterprises primarily in the UK and Europe, with some presence in North America. The parent company relationship with AMAN GROUP suggests a broader corporate ecosystem. The company showcases reputable clients and testimonials, reinforcing market credibility. Growth indicators include active job postings and diverse service lines. Strategic partnerships and a clear digital presence support ongoing market positioning.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and integrates anti-bot measures such as Google reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile, enhancing form security. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and lack of a published security or incident response policy reduce transparency. No dedicated contact channels for security incidents or abuse were found. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by publishing security policies and implementing additional HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a formal security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Add and enforce HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS information is complete and consistent with business identity.
  4. Maintain regular updates of WordPress core, themes, and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and providing explicit GDPR compliance statements.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
DBFS
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DBFS
Description
DBFS are a leading global provider of advisory, delivery and consultancy services across multiple industries with strong expertise within Finance, Technology and IT.
Key services
Consulting, Salesforce Outsourcing, Knowledge Management (KMS Lighthouse), Regulatory Consulting, Data Services, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery, Slick Carousel, Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare Turnstile Captcha
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile for form protection
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design
  2. Strong focus on finance, technology, and IT consultancy services
  3. Multiple service offerings including Salesforce outsourcing and regulatory consulting
  4. Active recruitment section with current vacancies listed
  5. Contact information is complete with phone, address, and contact form
  6. Social media presence primarily on LinkedIn
  7. Use of modern web technologies and security measures for forms
  8. WHOIS data unavailable or indicates domain registration issues
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content
  10. No visible security policy or incident response page
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using Elementor for page building and Yoast SEO for search optimization. It uses jQuery and Slick Carousel for interactive elements and integrates Google reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection on forms. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good accessibility basics. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and accessibility features. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. Hosting provider details were not explicitly found. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional user experience.
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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