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Security report for hayfin.com

Hayfin Capital Management LLP · Finance · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Hayfin Capital Management LLP operates as a leading European alternative asset management firm specializing in private debt, equity, and hybrid capital solutions. The company serves corporates, private equity sponsors, and real asset owners with a broad product suite including private credit, liquid credit, private equity solutions, and real assets. With a presence spanning Europe, the US, and Asia, Hayfin positions itself as a transatlantic platform delivering superior risk-adjusted returns. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence, leveraging WordPress CMS and modern JavaScript libraries to provide a responsive and engaging user experience. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers and explicit incident response policies are absent. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain trust verification, but FCA regulation and professional content support legitimacy. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature business with a solid technical foundation and good privacy 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

2 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
49
Security headers
90
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
81

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

Hayfin's market positioning as a top European alternative asset manager is supported by its diverse financing strategies and global office footprint. The firm targets institutional investors and corporate clients requiring bespoke financing solutions. Its competitive advantage lies in its flexible mandates across credit and equity markets and its ability to operate transatlantically with growing Asian presence. Revenue streams likely derive from asset management fees and investment returns. The website's content and navigation clearly communicate its business model and services, enhancing client engagement. Partnerships with professional service providers like TwentyThree for site management indicate a robust operational ecosystem. Growth indicators include recent fund closes and expanded CLO platforms. Strategic observations suggest continued focus on European alternative credit and private equity secondaries.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data. Cookie consent is implemented, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies represent gaps. No contact channels for security incidents were found, which could hinder timely response. The site uses several third-party JavaScript libraries, which should be regularly audited to mitigate vulnerabilities. GDPR compliance is supported by privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear incident response policy and provide dedicated security contact channels to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user inclusivity.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and dependencies to minimize security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hayfin Capital Management LLP
Description
Hayfin is one of Europe's leading alternative private debt asset management firms, providing finance to companies and superior risk-adjusted returns. It is a leading European alternative asset management platform providing critical debt, equity and hybrid capital solutions to corporates and real asset owners with transatlantic capabilities and a growing presence in Asia.
Key services
Private Credit (Direct Lending, Tactical Solutions, Special Opportunities), Liquid Credit (High-Yield Bonds, Syndicated Loans, CLOs), Private Equity Solutions (Private Equity Secondaries), Real Assets (Maritime)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Yoast SEO, Swiper.js, Jarallax, Masonry, Magnific Popup, Instant.page
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via gtag.js)
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 navigation
  2. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges
  3. Professional finance industry site with clear business focus
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  5. Privacy, cookie, and terms policies are present and linked
  6. No explicit security or incident response contact info found
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain trust verification
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, Swiper.js, Jarallax, and others to deliver a dynamic and responsive user experience. SEO is enhanced through the Yoast SEO plugin, with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) implemented. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization especially in image loading and script management. Mobile optimization is good, ensuring usability across devices. Accessibility is basic and could be improved. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but the presence of Cloudflare scripts suggests CDN usage. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced accessibility compliance.
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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