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Ascot Lloyd Limited · Finance · United Kingdom

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Ascot Lloyd Limited is a UK-based financial advisory firm specializing in expert financial planning, investment, and wealth management services. The company positions itself as a trusted partner for clients seeking clear, jargon-free advice tailored to individual financial goals. With over 200 financial advisers and £14.8 billion in funds under management, Ascot Lloyd serves a large client base and maintains a strong market presence supported by FCA regulation and positive customer testimonials. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including React, Next.js, and Contentful CMS, integrated with HubSpot for forms and marketing automation. The site demonstrates excellent performance, mobile optimization, and SEO practices, providing a professional and user-friendly experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, implements key security headers, and uses secure form handling via HubSpot. Privacy compliance is robust with clear privacy and cookie policies and a consent mechanism. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact is noted. Overall, the website reflects a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and security posture. The lack of WHOIS data due to Nominet UK restrictions is mitigated by the presence of multiple trust signals. Strategic recommendations include publishing a security policy, incident response details, and a vulnerability disclosure policy to further enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

1 finding 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

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  • Security score drift

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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
67
Security headers
85
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
82

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

Ascot Lloyd operates in the financial services sector, focusing on personalized financial planning and wealth management. Their business model centers on advisory services delivered by a large team of qualified advisers supported by specialists in tax, trusts, and mortgages. The company targets UK residents seeking comprehensive financial advice. Their market position is strong, evidenced by significant assets under management and industry awards. The firm maintains partnerships with review platforms like Trustpilot and Vouchedfor, enhancing reputation and client acquisition. Growth indicators include a broad service portfolio and active content marketing via a knowledge hub. The company’s digital ecosystem integrates marketing and analytics tools to support business operations and client engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options. Forms are securely handled through HubSpot, reducing risk of injection or data leakage. Cookie consent is implemented in compliance with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a public security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. Overall, the security maturity is good for a financial advisory website, but could be improved by formalizing security governance and incident response communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information to facilitate reporting of security issues.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party libraries and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy to strengthen GDPR compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Ascot Lloyd Limited
Registration number
07584487
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ascot Lloyd Limited
Description
Ascot Lloyd provides expert financial planning, investment, and wealth management services. They offer tailored strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals, with a focus on clear, jargon-free advice.
Key services
Financial planning, Investment planning, Retirement & pension planning, Tax planning, Protection planning, Inheritance tax and estate planning, Mortgage advice
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, HubSpot forms, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Contentful CMS
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure forms with HubSpot
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot Ads Pixel
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable due to Nominet UK policy on .co.uk domains with multiple parts.
  3. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent requirements.
  4. Multiple contact methods including phone and contact form present.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (Contentful, Next.js).
  6. Clear branding and professional design.
  7. Social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), and YouTube.
  8. No security.txt or explicit security policy page found.
  9. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities detected in HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring React and Next.js for frontend rendering, with Contentful as the CMS backend. HubSpot is integrated for marketing automation and form handling. The site loads efficiently with optimized images and preloading strategies. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility are well addressed. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags and structured content. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were observed. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a high-quality user experience and scalable digital operations.
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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