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Security report for fivewaysinsurance.co.uk

Fiveways Insurance Group · Finance · United Kingdom

High risk. 4 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Fiveways Insurance Group is a well-established UK-based insurance brokerage firm providing professional insurance advice since 1967. The company serves both business and personal clients with a broad portfolio including business combined, liability, motor, home, and private client insurance. Their market position is strengthened by long-standing relationships with insurers and a regional presence in Shropshire and Staffordshire. The website reflects a professional and trustworthy brand with clear contact information and comprehensive service descriptions. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern technologies such as jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Cookiebot for consent management. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, with good performance metrics. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, though some security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies, GDPR consent mechanisms, and transparent data collection disclosures. Business credibility is high, supported by detailed contact info, testimonials, and consistent branding. However, WHOIS data for the queried subdomain is unavailable due to an invalid query on 'www.fivewaysinsurance.co.uk', which does not affect the legitimacy of the main domain. Overall, Fiveways Insurance Group demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and good security and privacy practices. Continued improvements in security headers and incident response disclosures are recommended 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

4 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. 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 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';…

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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
62
Security headers
70
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
57
After the cap
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

Fiveways Insurance Group operates as an insurance broker targeting UK businesses and private clients. Their competitive advantage lies in their long history since 1967, strong insurer relationships, and membership in Broker Network. The business model focuses on advisory and brokerage services across multiple insurance sectors including business, personal, and private client insurance. Revenue streams likely derive from brokerage commissions and advisory fees. The company maintains a multi-office presence and has related subsidiaries such as Greenways Insurance and Woodways Insurance, indicating a diversified service offering. The website content and structure support a professional image aimed at building trust and client engagement.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a good SSL configuration, uses cookie consent management via Cookiebot, and integrates analytics tools with privacy controls. Security best practices include no visible exposure of sensitive data and secure handling of cookies. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not detected and should be implemented to mitigate common web attacks. No public security policy or incident response information is available, which could be improved to demonstrate security maturity. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found, indicating a solid security baseline.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Continue monitoring privacy compliance and update cookie consent mechanisms as regulations evolve.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Fiveways Insurance Group
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fiveways Insurance Group
Description
Providing professional insurance advice since 1967, Fiveways Insurance Group has excellent relationships with insurers across the UK | Shropshire & Stafford
Key services
Business insurance, Personal insurance, Private client insurance, Financial advice, Claims support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Cookiebot, FontAwesome, Google Fonts
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security storage consent setting in Google Analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google
Tracking pixels
Hotjar
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Professional insurance brokerage with clear UK focus
  3. Comprehensive cookie and privacy policies with consent management
  4. Use of modern analytics and tracking tools with privacy controls
  5. Clear contact information including multiple offices and emails
  6. No security policy or incident response info publicly disclosed
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found
  8. WHOIS data unavailable due to invalid query on subdomain
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Cookiebot. It uses Google Fonts and FontAwesome for styling and icons. The site is mobile responsive and accessible with good SEO optimization via Yoast SEO plugin. Performance is moderate with video content and multiple scripts, but overall user experience is smooth. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. Technical debt appears low with up-to-date libraries and plugins. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and streamline third-party scripts for improved performance and security.
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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