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Security report for fasthosts.co.uk

Fasthosts Internet LTD · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Fasthosts Internet LTD is a well-established UK-based technology company specializing in domain registration, web hosting, email hosting, dedicated servers, and reseller services. With over 25 years of experience since its founding in 1998, Fasthosts positions itself as a leading UK hosting provider offering a broad range of products tailored for businesses and individuals. Their market presence is reinforced by strong branding, customer testimonials, and a high Trustpilot rating, indicating a reputable and trusted service provider. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Astro framework, jQuery, and integrates advanced marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager and HubSpot. The site is optimized for mobile devices, accessibility, and SEO, providing a fast and user-friendly experience. Hosting appears to be managed internally or through Fasthosts' own infrastructure, supported by ISO 27001 certified UK data centers. From a security perspective, Fasthosts demonstrates a solid posture with HTTPS enforcement, secure login mechanisms, and 24/7 monitoring. However, explicit security headers are not detected, and there is no public vulnerability disclosure or incident response information, which could be improved to enhance transparency and trust. Privacy compliance is well addressed with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, including GDPR adherence. Overall, Fasthosts presents a professional, secure, and compliant online presence with strong business credibility. The WHOIS data query failed due to domain naming rules related to the 'www' prefix, but this does not detract from the legitimacy of the domain or business. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies, and maintaining rigorous third-party script audits to sustain and improve security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

3 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 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. 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
77
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
18,556
Employees
0
Customers
18,526
Third parties
30
Weak passwords
6%

29 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

Fasthosts operates in the competitive UK hosting market, leveraging its long-standing presence and comprehensive product suite to serve a diverse customer base ranging from small businesses to larger enterprises. Its business model includes direct hosting services, domain registration, reseller programs, and partner networks, creating multiple revenue streams. The company emphasizes transparent pricing, customer support, and sustainability, running data centers on 100% renewable energy. Fasthosts' partnership ecosystem includes affiliate programs and digital marketing tools, enhancing market reach and customer acquisition. The company's growth is supported by strong brand recognition, customer trust, and continuous product innovation.

Security posture

Fasthosts exhibits a mature security posture with ISO 27001 certification and secure UK-based data centers. The website uses HTTPS and secure login forms, indicating attention to data protection. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies were found, which could limit transparency and responsiveness to security incidents. Privacy policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, but no dedicated security contact channels were identified. Overall, the security culture appears strong but could benefit from enhanced public-facing security documentation and controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a clear vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response plan accessible to customers and security researchers.
  3. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents, such as a dedicated security@ or abuse@ email address.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to prevent vulnerabilities from external dependencies.
  5. Enhance transparency around data protection officer contact and data retention policies to strengthen GDPR compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Fasthosts Internet LTD
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fasthosts Internet LTD
Description
Fasthosts provides domain names, web hosting, email hosting, dedicated servers and reseller services for both business & personal use.
Key services
Domain Names, Web Hosting, Email Hosting, Dedicated Servers, Virtual Private Servers, Website Builders, Cloud Backup
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Astro v5.7.5, jQuery, Genesys chat, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, Acronis Cyber Protect, Lottie animations
Frameworks
Astro
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login forms
  • ISO 27001 certified data centers
  • 24/7 on-site monitoring

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
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 fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected
  2. Strong UK hosting provider branding with extensive product offerings
  3. Comprehensive privacy, cookie, and terms policies present
  4. Multiple contact channels including phone, email, and contact forms
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  6. Good security posture with ISO 27001 certification and HTTPS
  7. No explicit vulnerability disclosure or incident response info found
  8. WHOIS data query failed due to domain naming rules, not due to privacy protection
  9. Trustpilot rating and customer testimonials enhance credibility
  10. Mobile and accessibility features are well implemented
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using the Astro framework, leveraging modern JavaScript and CSS technologies for performance and responsiveness. Integration with marketing and analytics platforms such as HubSpot and Google Tag Manager is evident, supporting data-driven business decisions. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with clear navigation and structured content. Hosting is likely managed by Fasthosts itself, supported by ISO 27001 certified UK data centers, ensuring reliability and security. Performance is fast with no major technical debt observed. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and public security documentation to reduce technical risks.
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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