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Security report for edgeanalytics.co.uk

Edge Analytics Ltd. · Other · United Kingdom

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Edge Analytics Ltd. is a UK-based small business specializing in demographic forecasting, advanced data analytics, and predictive modelling to support informed investment and planning decisions. Established in 2005, the company positions itself as a market leader with unmatched expertise, serving businesses and policymakers requiring robust demographic intelligence. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, with clear navigation and comprehensive content tailored to their target audience. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using the Divi theme and incorporates modern SEO and GDPR compliance plugins, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers could be improved. Overall, the website is trustworthy, well-maintained, and compliant with relevant privacy regulations.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

7 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.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • 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. 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

  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 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

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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
75
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
80
Average
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

The company operates in sectors including energy, government, real estate, and other industries requiring demographic insights. Their business model focuses on providing consultancy and data-driven services, leveraging historical datasets and industry benchmarks. The presence of client testimonials and a clear company registration number enhances credibility. The website's external partnerships appear limited but include professional design services. Analytics usage is moderate, primarily via Google Analytics, with appropriate privacy controls. The company targets organizations needing demographic forecasting for strategic planning, indicating a niche but essential market position.

Security posture

Edge Analytics demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS and GDPR-compliant cookie consent. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for enhancement. There is no public security policy or incident response contact, which could be beneficial for transparency and preparedness. Overall, the security maturity is good for a small business, but adopting additional best practices and publishing security documentation would strengthen their posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize vulnerability exposure.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider expanding marketing and partnership ecosystem to increase visibility and business growth.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Edge Analytics Ltd.
Registration number
05478834
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Edge Analytics Ltd.
Description
We provide demographic modelling, advanced data analytics, and predictive forecasting to enable you to make informed investment decisions and plan for the future.
Key services
Demographic modelling, Advanced data analytics, Predictive forecasting, Customised insights for businesses and policymakers
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, Yoast SEO, jQuery, DG Divi Carousel plugin, Complianz GDPR plugin
Frameworks
WordPress CMS, Yoast SEO framework
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable plugins for GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear branding and consistent messaging.
  2. Comprehensive cookie and privacy policies with consent management implemented.
  3. Contact information is clearly presented with verified company phone, email, and physical address.
  4. No terms of service or explicit security policy pages found.
  5. Use of modern WordPress plugins and SEO tools indicates good digital maturity.
  6. No critical security issues or vulnerabilities detected in the HTML content.
  7. Social media presence limited to LinkedIn, consistent with B2B focus.
  8. No suspicious or malicious external domains linked.
  9. Website content is business-focused and safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a stable WordPress platform using the Divi theme and several reputable plugins such as Yoast SEO and Complianz GDPR for SEO and privacy compliance. The use of jQuery and DG Divi Carousel plugin adds interactivity and visual appeal. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Hosting details are not explicit but the domain registrar is Namecheap, Inc. The site uses Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking, with user consent mechanisms in place. Technical debt appears low, but security header implementation and accessibility improvements are recommended to modernize and harden the infrastructure.
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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