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DSK Partners LLP · Finance · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

DSK Partners LLP is a UK-based accounting and advisory firm specializing in serving small businesses and startups primarily in the South East London area. The company offers a broad range of services including audit, consulting, risk advisory, tax services, compliance, strategic advisory, and digital transformation. Positioned as a digitally advanced firm with a tailor-made tech stack, DSK Partners emphasizes real-time financial data visibility and efficient service delivery. The firm holds a Xero Platinum Partner certification, reinforcing its credibility in digital accounting solutions. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins such as Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, and WP MegaMenu, leveraging Bootstrap for responsive design. The site integrates Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking, and employs Google reCAPTCHA for form security. The website demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, though there is room for improvement in accessibility and security headers. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and implements anti-spam measures on forms. However, it lacks DNSSEC and several recommended security headers, which could enhance its security posture. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is supported by comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, though an explicit cookie consent mechanism is absent. Overall, DSK Partners LLP presents a professional and trustworthy online presence with a solid business model and technical foundation. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, adding security headers, implementing cookie consent, and publishing a security or incident response policy to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  2. 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

  3. 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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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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
85
Average
54

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

DSK Partners LLP operates in the competitive UK accounting sector, targeting SMEs and startups with a focus on digital transformation and advisory services. Their competitive advantage lies in their digital-first approach, leveraging a custom tech stack and Xero partnership to deliver efficient and insightful accounting services. Revenue streams likely include audit fees, tax consulting, compliance services, and strategic advisory engagements. The firm maintains an active partnership ecosystem, notably with Xero, and engages clients through newsletters and social media. Growth indicators include a modern website, detailed service offerings, and a focus on emerging digital trends. The company appears to be a small-sized firm founded in 2018, with no parent or subsidiary companies identified.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms, and anti-spam honeypot techniques. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents areas for improvement. No incident response or security policy information is published, which could limit transparency and preparedness perception. The site does not expose sensitive data or use vulnerable libraries based on the analysis. GDPR compliance is supported by privacy and cookie policies, but the lack of a cookie consent mechanism is a compliance gap. Overall, the security posture is good but can be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Add an explicit cookie consent mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.
  4. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  5. Regularly audit and update all plugins and WordPress core to minimize vulnerabilities and maintain security.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
DSK Partners LLP
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DSK Partners LLP
Description
Xero certified chartered accountants providing Audit, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Tax Services to businesses in Croydon and Herne Hill, London.
Key services
Audit, Consulting, Risk Advisory, Tax Services, Compliance, Strategic Advisory, Digital Transformation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.3.8, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, WP MegaMenu plugin, Contact Form 7 plugin
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA on contact form
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (Contact Form 7 Honeypot)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional accounting firm focused on SMEs and startups in South East London.
  2. Content is well structured with clear navigation and service descriptions.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided with multiple channels.
  6. Security posture is good but can be improved with additional headers and DNSSEC.
  7. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected despite cookie policy presence.
  8. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using version 6.3.8, with a combination of popular plugins such as Yoast SEO for search optimization, Contact Form 7 for form management, and WP MegaMenu for navigation. The front-end leverages Bootstrap for responsive design and Font Awesome for icons. Analytics and marketing tools include Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. The site loads external resources from trusted domains such as Google Fonts and Informanagement CDN. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. Accessibility features are basic, and SEO is well implemented with proper meta tags and structured data in JSON-LD format. The site is mobile optimized and uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. Hosting provider details are not explicit but the domain registrar is NetEarth One Inc.
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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