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Security report for gbgplc.com

GBG · Technology · United Kingdom

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

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

GBG is a technology company specializing in identity verification, fraud prevention, and location intelligence solutions. The company positions itself as a market leader with a broad customer base spanning 90 countries and processes hundreds of millions of identity checks annually. Their services target businesses seeking to onboard customers securely and comply with regulatory requirements. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional branding and clear messaging about their offerings. Technically, the website employs modern analytics and tracking tools including Microsoft Application Insights, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and OneTrust for cookie consent management. The hosting infrastructure appears to leverage Microsoft Azure services. The site is mobile-optimized and includes SEO best practices, though accessibility features are basic. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and includes standard security headers, contributing to a strong security posture. However, there is no explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available, and no vulnerability disclosure mechanism is evident. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, although the website content and market presence suggest a legitimate business. Overall, GBG's website demonstrates a solid business and technical foundation with room for improvement in transparency around security policies and contact information. The domain registration ambiguity warrants further investigation to ensure trustworthiness.

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"

  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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 21 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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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
65
Email security
80
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
80

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

GBG operates in the identity verification and fraud prevention sector, serving a global clientele with a large volume of identity checks and address validations. Their business model is B2B, providing software and data-driven services to enterprises requiring compliance and fraud risk management. The company is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange, indicating a significant market presence and regulatory compliance. GBG's partnership or subsidiary relationship with Loqate enhances their location intelligence capabilities. The company emphasizes customer satisfaction and broad geographic reach, positioning itself as a trusted provider in its industry.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers implemented. The use of consent management tools like OneTrust indicates attention to privacy compliance. However, the lack of a dedicated security policy, incident response contact, and vulnerability disclosure page limits transparency and may hinder trust from security-conscious stakeholders. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a notable risk factor, potentially indicating privacy protection or registration issues that should be addressed.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance measures.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including security or abuse email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Add verified company contact emails and phone numbers prominently on the website to improve trust and communication.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GBG
Description
We offer a range of solutions that help organisations quickly validate and verify the identity and location of their customers.
Key services
Identity verification, Fraud management, Location intelligence, Address verification, Document verification
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Azure Application Insights, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Maze Analytics, Microsoft Clarity
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Application Insights, Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics (via GTM), Hotjar, Maze Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, Maze Analytics
Marketing tools
HubSpot (hs-analytics.net, hsleadflows.net)
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear branding and navigation
  2. Strong focus on identity verification and fraud prevention solutions
  3. Use of multiple analytics and tracking tools with consent management
  4. No direct company emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content
  5. WHOIS data missing, which reduces trustworthiness from a domain registration perspective
  6. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and visible
  7. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page
  8. No explicit security or incident response policy pages found
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including JavaScript frameworks and multiple analytics and tracking services such as Microsoft Application Insights, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Maze Analytics. Hosting appears to be on Microsoft Azure, providing reliable infrastructure. The site is mobile responsive and optimized for SEO with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with some room for improvement in loading speed and accessibility. The use of OneTrust for cookie consent demonstrates compliance with privacy regulations. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform.
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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