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Security report for naidex.co.uk

Naidex · Non-profit · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Naidex is a well-established UK event focused on accessibility, inclusion, and the disability community, with over 50 years of history. The website serves as a comprehensive portal for event information, including speakers, exhibitors, and visitor details. Technically, the site uses a modern event platform (SHOWOFF by ASP.events) with common web technologies such as jQuery, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel, and implements cookie consent via Cookiebot. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable due to domain naming rules violation, which raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy but does not detract from the professionalism of the website content. Overall, the site is credible and well-positioned in its niche but would benefit from improved transparency in privacy and security policies.

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

3 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 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';…

  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
62
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
68

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

Naidex holds a leading position in the UK disability expo market, targeting disabled individuals, carers, and suppliers. Its business model revolves around event hosting, exhibitor services, and educational sessions. The event's longevity and CPD accreditation enhance its competitive advantage. The company maintains active social media channels and partners with related events such as 'Business without Barriers' and 'Neuro Convention'. Revenue likely derives from exhibitor fees, sponsorships, and attendee registrations. The website content and structure support a professional and inclusive brand image.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses standard tracking and marketing tools with user consent. However, it lacks explicit security headers and published security or incident response policies. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files are present. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a concern but may be due to domain configuration issues rather than malicious intent. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be improved by adopting best practices in header configuration and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages to improve privacy compliance.
  2. Implement and explicitly configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Provide clear contact information including company emails and phone numbers on the website.
  4. Establish and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to enhance security transparency.
  5. Verify and correct domain registration details to ensure WHOIS data availability and legitimacy.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Naidex
Description
National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo is the UK’s biggest and most established event for the disability community. It supports the disabled community with resources, inspiration, and a CPD accredited agenda covering all aspects of the disability journey.
Key services
Event hosting, Exhibitor stands, Speaker sessions, Recruitment fair, Marketplace, Networking
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.12.4, scriptjs, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager, Magnific Popup, Slick Carousel, TweenMax, ASP.events SHOWOFF platform
Frameworks
SHOWOFF by ASP.events
Platforms
ASP.events event platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel with consent
  • Cookie consent mechanism present

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional event site for Naidex, a long-established disability expo in the UK.
  2. Content is rich, with detailed speaker lists, event features, and visitor information.
  3. No privacy policy or terms of service pages explicitly found in the provided content.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented via Cookiebot.
  5. Social media presence is strong with official LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram links.
  6. WHOIS data is unavailable due to domain naming rules violation; domain may be a subdomain or misconfigured.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the provided content; contact is via contact form and social media.
  8. Security headers are not explicitly visible but HTTPS is enforced.
  9. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the SHOWOFF event platform by ASP.events, utilizing jQuery 1.12.4, scriptjs, and various JavaScript libraries for UI and accessibility. It integrates Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for tracking, managed via Google Tag Manager. Cookie consent is handled by Cookiebot. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible with skip links and ARIA roles. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and use of CDNs for assets. The CMS and hosting provider are proprietary and not explicitly identified. Technical debt appears low, but updating jQuery to a more recent version could improve security and performance.
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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