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Security report for goldcore.co.uk

Goldcore Limited · Finance · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 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

GoldCore Limited is a well-established UK-based precious metals dealer specializing in the sale and secure storage of gold and silver bullion coins and bars. The company holds prestigious certifications such as LBMA membership and Royal Mint Approved Distributor status, positioning it as a trusted player in the precious metals investment market. Their business model focuses on e-commerce sales combined with allocated storage and insured delivery services, targeting investors and individuals seeking physical precious metals. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and rich in relevant content, including educational guides, market news, and client testimonials, reinforcing their market credibility. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including jQuery, Bootstrap, and CDN hosting via Amazon CloudFront, ensuring fast performance and good accessibility. Analytics and marketing tools such as HubSpot, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook Pixel are used with appropriate consent mechanisms, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and secure form handling, though explicit security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data for the domain www.goldcore.co.uk could not be retrieved due to a Nominet naming rules error, but this appears to be a technical anomaly rather than a legitimacy concern. The website provides comprehensive contact information, including multiple phone numbers, email, and physical addresses in the UK and Ireland, supporting business transparency. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with privacy regulations. Strategically, GoldCore is well positioned in the precious metals market with a strong brand presence and a comprehensive digital platform supporting customer engagement and sales. Continued focus on enhancing security policies and incident response transparency would further strengthen their risk posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

2 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 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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  • 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
75
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
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

GoldCore operates in the finance sector, specifically in precious metals investment and sales. The company has a medium-sized footprint with a history dating back to 2003. Their competitive advantages include LBMA membership, Royal Mint approval, and a strong reputation supported by media coverage and client testimonials. Revenue streams primarily come from bullion sales, storage fees, and investment plans like GoldSaver. The target customer segments include retail investors, high net worth individuals, and clients seeking tax-efficient precious metals ownership. The company maintains partnerships with international mints and distributors, enhancing product offerings. Growth indicators include a broad product range, international domain presence, and active content marketing. The business ecosystem includes related domains for different regions and investment products, reflecting a diversified but focused operational model.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and secure handling of user inputs via forms. The use of reputable third-party libraries and CDN hosting contributes to security and performance. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not visibly implemented, representing an area for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is strong with visible cookie consent mechanisms and a comprehensive privacy policy. Incident response information and security policy documentation are not found, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from formalized policies and additional HTTP header protections.

Recommendations

  1. Implement explicit security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to enhance browser security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and customer trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance data protection officer contact visibility or GDPR compliance documentation to strengthen privacy posture.
  5. Continue monitoring and optimizing website performance and accessibility to maintain high user experience standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Goldcore Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Goldcore Limited
Description
GoldCore is a UK-based precious metals dealer specializing in the sale of gold and silver bullion coins and bars, offering secure allocated storage and insured delivery. They are LBMA members and Royal Mint Approved Distributor, providing capital gains tax free products for UK clients.
Key services
Sale of gold and silver bullion coins and bars, Allocated and segregated storage, Insured delivery, GoldSaver investment plans, Precious metals investment advice
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, jQuery UI, Bootstrap, Lite YouTube Embed, Selectize, Splide Carousel, New Relic RUM
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure forms with POST method
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable third-party libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Tag Manager, New Relic RUM
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HubSpot Analytics, New Relic RUM
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 focus on UK and international precious metals investment.
  3. Multiple contact methods and clear business addresses provided.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and CDN for performance.
  5. Good privacy and cookie compliance with consent mechanisms.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response info found.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable due to domain naming rules error but no other red flags.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a combination of jQuery, Bootstrap, and other modern JavaScript libraries, supported by Amazon CloudFront CDN for fast content delivery. The presence of deferred script loading and preconnect hints indicates performance optimization efforts. The site is mobile responsive with good accessibility features and SEO optimization through proper meta tags and structured navigation. The use of HubSpot and Google Tag Manager enables advanced analytics and marketing capabilities. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. The technical infrastructure is robust, supporting a professional and scalable e-commerce platform with integrated marketing and analytics tools.
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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