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Security report for hencilla.co.uk

Hencilla Canworth Limited · Finance · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hencilla Canworth Limited operates as a specialist insurance intermediary focusing on niche markets such as performing arts, unions, and personal insurance products. The company is part of the Howden Group Holdings and is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority through Howden Insurance Brokers Limited. The website presents a professional and consistent brand image, targeting performing arts professionals, unions, and individual insurance customers with tailored insurance solutions. The business model centers on providing intermediary services with access to leading UK insurers and underwriters, positioning itself as a trusted specialist in its sector. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including jQuery, Bootstrap, Google Tag Manager, and Iubenda for cookie consent management. The site is moderately optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, with basic accessibility and SEO features. The presence of multiple external trusted domains and partner links reflects a mature digital ecosystem. However, some technical improvements could enhance security headers and SSL configuration. From a security perspective, the website uses HTTPS and implements a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security policies or incident response information suggests room for improvement in transparency and preparedness. The WHOIS lookup for the domain failed due to a domain naming error, but the website content and business information strongly indicate legitimacy and regulatory compliance. Overall, the website is professional, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations, serving a specialized market effectively. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing security policies, and improving accessibility to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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

5 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

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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
57
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
64

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

Hencilla Canworth is positioned as a specialist insurance intermediary within the UK financial services sector, focusing on niche markets such as performing arts and unions. Its competitive advantage lies in tailored insurance products and strong partnerships with leading insurers and underwriters. The business model leverages regulatory compliance and affiliation with Howden Group Holdings to build trust. Revenue streams likely include commissions from insurance policies and specialized insurance products. The target customer segments are performing arts professionals, union members, and individuals seeking personal insurance. Growth indicators include a diversified portfolio of specialist insurance offerings and digital presence with partner integrations. The partnership ecosystem includes Howden Group and technology providers like IS2, supporting operational efficiency and market reach. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining regulatory compliance and enhancing digital security to sustain market position.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent implemented in line with GDPR requirements. The use of reputable third-party analytics and tag management tools is balanced with privacy compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the analysis. However, the lack of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and security headers indicates gaps in security transparency and defense-in-depth. Compliance with GDPR is evident, but additional measures such as publishing a security policy and incident response plan would improve readiness. The security culture appears professional but could benefit from enhanced communication of security practices to users. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but has room for improvement to meet higher standards.

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 security policy and incident response plan on the website to enhance transparency and user trust.
  3. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and libraries to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Improve website accessibility features to comply with WCAG standards and enhance user experience for all visitors.
  5. Strengthen SSL/TLS configuration by using modern protocols and cipher suites to ensure robust encryption.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Howden Insurance Brokers Limited
Registration number
725875
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hencilla Canworth Limited
Description
Hencilla Canworth Limited is an independent insurance intermediary with facilities with the UK’s leading insurers and underwriters.
Key services
Performing & Creative Arts Travel Insurance, Arts & media insurance, Unions & members organisations insurance, Personal insurance (motor, home), Specialist insurance for Bectu, ISM, Musicians' Union members
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Iubenda Cookie Solution, Modernizr
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by Google Tag Manager and iframe sources using https)
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Iubenda Cookie Consent
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. Content is focused on specialist insurance services for performing arts and unions.
  3. Multiple external trusted domains linked, including sister companies and partners.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented with high confidence.
  5. Contact information is comprehensive and includes a contact form, phone, email, and physical address.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  7. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain registration error for the queried domain variant.
  8. Website uses modern JavaScript libraries and tracking tools.
  9. No adult or questionable content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a combination of jQuery, Bootstrap, and Modernizr, indicating a reliance on established front-end technologies. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are used for tracking and analytics, while Iubenda manages cookie consent and privacy compliance. The site includes responsive design elements and basic accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed and resource management. The absence of a detected CMS suggests a custom or proprietary platform. Technical debt appears low but could increase without ongoing maintenance. Opportunities exist to modernize the tech stack by adopting newer frameworks and improving SEO and accessibility. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require vigilant security monitoring to prevent supply chain attacks.
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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