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Fenton Global Limited · Telecommunications · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Fenton Global Limited is a specialized executive search firm established in 2007, focusing on providing top-tier international recruitment services to the telecommunications sector. The company leverages over 20 years of industry experience to connect leading telecommunications companies with highly talented executives globally. Their market position is that of a niche, trusted player with a strong network in the telecommunications industry. The website reflects a professional business model centered on executive search and talent acquisition. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Visual Composer and common web technologies such as jQuery and Google Fonts. Hosting is provided via LCN.com, with a moderate performance profile and good mobile optimization. SEO practices are adequately implemented with proper meta tags and structured data. However, accessibility features are basic, and there is room for improvement in technical modernization and security hardening. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended to enhance protection. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is partial; while a privacy policy and terms of service exist, there is no cookie consent mechanism, which may pose GDPR compliance risks. Incident response and security policy information are absent, limiting transparency in security governance. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional with a solid business foundation. Strategic improvements in security headers, privacy compliance, and incident response transparency would enhance the security posture and regulatory adherence, reducing risk and increasing client confidence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

6 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

  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 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';…

  3. 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

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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
47
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
58

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

Fenton Global operates in the telecommunications executive search niche, targeting global telecommunications companies seeking top executive talent. Their competitive advantage lies in extensive industry experience and a strong international network. The business model is service-oriented, focusing on personalized executive search solutions. Revenue streams likely derive from recruitment fees and consulting services. The company maintains a clear brand identity and consistent messaging, reinforcing trust. Growth indicators include a long-established domain and continuous content updates. No explicit partnerships or subsidiaries were identified, suggesting a focused operational scope. The company’s UK base aligns with its market focus and client geography.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security reduces defense-in-depth. No evidence of vulnerable libraries or exposed credentials was found, indicating good maintenance practices. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits preparedness and transparency. GDPR compliance is partial due to missing cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the security culture appears basic but functional, with opportunities for enhancement in policy transparency and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve DNS security.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden the website against common attacks.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Fenton Global Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fenton Global Limited
Description
Fenton Global provides international executive search solutions specializing in telecommunications, helping clients acquire top talent to gain competitive advantage in the global market.
Key services
International executive search, Talent acquisition for telecommunications sector
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, PHP, Google Fonts, Font Awesome
Frameworks
Visual Composer
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress-based executive search firm site focused on telecommunications.
  2. Content is professional and business-oriented with clear contact details.
  3. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite GDPR relevance.
  4. No explicit security policy or incident response contact found.
  5. No analytics or tracking scripts detected, indicating minimal user tracking.
  6. Domain is well-established and matches business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using Visual Composer for page building, with jQuery and Font Awesome for UI elements. Hosting is managed via LCN.com, indicated by the nameservers. The site uses Google Fonts for typography and includes a slider plugin for visual content. Performance is moderate, with some optimization possible in loading speed and accessibility. The site is mobile responsive with a clear navigation structure. SEO is supported by meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. Technical debt appears low, but security enhancements and modernization of accessibility features would benefit the overall 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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