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Security report for mandeweek.co.uk

The Manufacturer · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Smart Manufacturing Week is a UK-based event focused on advanced manufacturing and engineering, scheduled for June 2026 at NEC Birmingham. The event is organized by The Manufacturer, a recognized market expert, and aims to support the manufacturing sector through exhibitions, educational content, and networking opportunities. The website presents a professional and content-rich platform with detailed event information, speaker lineups, and registration options. Technically, the site uses modern JavaScript libraries and integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools such as HubSpot, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a concern for domain legitimacy, but the overall branding and content quality support the site's credibility. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, enhancing trust. Overall, the site is well-positioned as a leading UK manufacturing event platform with room for minor security and transparency improvements.

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. 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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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
55
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
73

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

The business operates in the manufacturing event sector, targeting professionals and companies interested in smart manufacturing technologies. It leverages a business model based on event organization, sponsorships, and exhibitor participation. The company benefits from a strong partnership with Nineteen Group, which provides privacy and cookie policy hosting. The event's market position is strong within the UK manufacturing community, supported by a consistent brand and active social media presence. Revenue streams likely include exhibitor fees, sponsorships, and attendee registrations. The website's integration with marketing and analytics platforms suggests a data-driven approach to audience engagement and growth. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the homepage may indicate a preference for controlled communication channels via forms.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enabled and a cookie consent banner compliant with GDPR. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not evident, which could be improved to mitigate common web vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The use of reputable third-party scripts is noted, but continuous monitoring is recommended to avoid supply chain risks. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency in security governance. Overall, the site is secure for general use but could enhance its security maturity by implementing additional headers and publishing security-related documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Monitor domain registration status and consider publishing WHOIS data to improve domain legitimacy and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Manufacturer
Description
Smart Manufacturing Week returns in June 2026 and is designed to help the sector in all stages of their smart manufacturing and engineering journeys. It is the largest UK festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering of the year, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in hardware and software and solutions to current industry challenges.
Key services
Industry events and exhibitions, Educational content and masterclasses, Networking and peer interaction, Showcasing manufacturing innovations
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Slick Carousel, HubSpot scripts, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, ScriptJS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable third-party analytics and marketing scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
HubSpot Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional event site for Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 in the UK.
  2. Content is rich with event details, speakers, exhibitors, and registration options.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and linked to a reputable parent company site.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage; contact form is available.
  6. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools is evident.
  7. No security.txt or explicit security policy found.
  8. WHOIS data is missing, which reduces trust in domain registration transparency.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack centered around jQuery and Slick Carousel for UI components, with extensive use of HubSpot for marketing automation and analytics. Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel are integrated for tracking and retargeting. The CMS identified is SHOWOFF by ASP.events, a specialized event platform. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and use of CDNs for fonts and media. Mobile optimization is good, with responsive navigation and layout. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. No major technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected, indicating a well-maintained 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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