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Security report for expense-reduction.co.uk

ERA Group · Other · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ERA Group is a well-established global consulting firm specializing in cost optimisation and sustainable procurement, operating since 1992. The company leverages a large international network of specialists to deliver value through insight, targeting business leaders and organizations seeking to optimize costs and improve operational efficiencies. Their market position is strong, supported by extensive case studies, client testimonials, and a professional digital presence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern JavaScript libraries and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools, demonstrating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is robust with HTTPS, security headers, and reCAPTCHA protections on forms, although explicit security and incident response policies are not publicly detailed. Overall, the website reflects a professional, trustworthy, and compliant business entity with a strong focus on privacy and user consent.

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

5 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

  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.

    • 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

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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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
66

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

ERA Group's business model centers on consulting services for cost management and procurement, serving a diverse range of industries globally. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive network of local and international experts, enabling tailored solutions and rapid change management. Revenue streams likely include consulting fees and project-based engagements. The target customer segments are medium to large enterprises seeking cost reduction and sustainable procurement strategies. The company maintains a broad partnership ecosystem with regional subdomains and a strong LinkedIn community, enhancing their market reach and credibility. Strategic observations indicate a focus on transparency, trust, and long-term client relationships.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from abuse. Privacy compliance is evident through detailed privacy and cookie policies, with a consent management mechanism allowing users to control data sharing preferences. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact information suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could benefit from enhanced public documentation of security governance.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security frameworks and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by detailing data retention policies and security certifications.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
E R Associates (Europe) Ltd
Registration number
08258451
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ERA Group
Description
ERA Group unlocks business potential through cost optimisation. We reduce business costs and work towards broader organisational goals.
Key services
Cost optimisation, Opportunity assessment, Sustainable procurement, Consulting and implementation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Tiny Slider, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Vimeo Player, HubSpot, Vanilla LazyLoad
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight, HubSpot
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional consulting firm specializing in cost optimisation and procurement.
  2. Strong international presence with multiple country-specific subdomains.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management implemented.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. Secure website with HTTPS and security headers.
  6. Multiple contact methods including phone, email, and contact forms with reCAPTCHA.
  7. No signs of suspicious or malicious activity detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Tiny Slider, and integrates multiple third-party services including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight, Vimeo, and HubSpot. Performance is optimized with lazy loading of images and asynchronous script loading. The site is mobile responsive with good accessibility features and SEO optimization, including proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed but the site uses HTTPS with strong SSL configuration. Technical risks are minimal, with no visible outdated or vulnerable libraries. Opportunities exist to further modernize by adopting newer JavaScript frameworks and enhancing security documentation.
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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