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Security report for mba-group.com

MBA Group · Other · United Kingdom

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

MBA Group is a UK-based communications agency specializing in transactional communications, acquisition and retention marketing, plug-in operations, digital transformation, and sustainability services. The company positions itself as a technology-driven and creatively delivered service provider, supported by multiple ISO certifications and industry accreditations. Their website reflects a professional and modern digital presence with clear navigation and rich multimedia content. The company targets businesses seeking to enhance customer communication and engagement through integrated technology solutions. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern JavaScript libraries and integrates several marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight, and Apollo tracking. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms, though explicit HTTP security headers are not detected. The absence of WHOIS domain registration data is a notable concern but is mitigated by the professional website and certifications. Overall, the website demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure and a strong security posture with room for improvement in transparency and security header implementation.

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

1 finding 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

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  • 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
62
Security headers
80
Email security
80
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
83

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

MBA Group operates in the communications and marketing sector, offering a suite of services that blend technology and creativity to help clients connect with their customers. Their business model focuses on service delivery through a technology platform called Pulse and emphasizes sustainability and digital transformation. The company holds multiple ISO certifications, indicating a commitment to quality, security, and environmental standards. Their target customers are businesses requiring sophisticated communication solutions. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem, including affiliations with Pay UK, DMA, and certification bodies like FSC and PEFC. The website's content and structure suggest a medium-sized enterprise with a well-established market presence in the UK. The use of advanced marketing tools and analytics indicates a data-driven approach to customer engagement and business growth.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect form submissions, demonstrating good baseline security practices. The presence of a WordPress security hardening plugin suggests active efforts to mitigate common CMS vulnerabilities. However, the absence of explicit HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy is a gap in security transparency. Certifications like ISO 27001 support the company's internal security management maturity. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced by implementing recommended HTTP headers and publishing clear incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish an incident response policy and provide dedicated security contact channels to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update all third-party scripts and WordPress plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Consider publishing a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Enhance WHOIS domain registration transparency to improve trust and legitimacy perception.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
MBA Group Ltd
Registration number
02343859
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MBA Group
Description
MBA Group is a communications company focused on transactional communications, acquisition & retention, plug-in operations, digital transformation, and sustainability services. They emphasize technology-driven and creative solutions to help businesses connect with customers effectively.
Key services
Transactional communications, Acquisition & retention marketing, Plug-in operations, Digital transformation, Sustainability consulting
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Swiper.js, Google Analytics, HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Apollo Website Tracker, Google reCAPTCHA v3
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security hardening plugin (wp-security-hardening)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics, LinkedIn Insight, Apollo Website Tracker, Lead Forensics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag, HubSpot Analytics, Apollo Website Tracker, Lead Forensics
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Apollo, LinkedIn Insight
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 multimedia
  2. Strong focus on communication services with technology integration
  3. Multiple ISO and industry certifications displayed prominently
  4. Use of modern web technologies and marketing analytics tools
  5. Contact information is clear and includes multi-step contact form with reCAPTCHA
  6. No signs of adult or questionable content
  7. WHOIS data missing, which reduces trust but not conclusive of illegitimacy
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern front-end stack including jQuery and Swiper.js for interactive elements. It integrates multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Apollo Website Tracker, and Lead Forensics, indicating a mature digital marketing infrastructure. The site uses Google Fonts and YouTube embeds for multimedia content. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The multi-step contact form uses WPForms with Google reCAPTCHA v3 for spam protection. The presence of a WordPress security hardening plugin indicates proactive security management. However, the hosting provider is not explicitly identified, and no advanced frameworks beyond WordPress are detected. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable web presence with opportunities for further optimization and security enhancements.
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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