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Security report for novasport.co.uk

Nova Sport Ltd · Other · United Kingdom

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

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Nova Sport Ltd is a UK-based specialist company focused on synthetic sports and play surface installation and maintenance. Established in 1987, it serves a broad range of clients including local authorities, sports clubs, schools, and hospitals. The company holds multiple industry certifications and maintains a professional online presence with detailed service descriptions, case studies, and client testimonials. Their business model is primarily B2B, emphasizing quality and expert support in the sports surfacing sector. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme, enhanced with Yoast SEO Premium for search optimization. It employs modern web technologies including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and Cookiebot for cookie consent management. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good performance and accessibility standards, though some improvements in security headers could be made. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a strong SSL configuration and implements cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers and incident response information suggests room for enhancement in security posture. Overall, the website presents a trustworthy and professional image with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies. The lack of WHOIS data due to domain registration issues limits full domain legitimacy verification, but the business information and certifications support its credibility. Strategic recommendations include improving security headers, publishing a security policy, and maintaining regular audits of third-party scripts.

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
59
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
76

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

Nova Sport Ltd occupies a niche market in the UK focused on synthetic sports and playground surfacing. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing reputation since 1987, certifications from recognized bodies, and a comprehensive service offering from installation to maintenance. The company targets institutional clients such as local councils and schools, leveraging partnerships with industry organizations. Revenue streams likely derive from project-based contracts and maintenance packages. The website supports growth through detailed case studies and downloadable brochures, enhancing client engagement and trust. The partnership ecosystem includes SAPCA, CHAS, and API Play, reinforcing industry credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced with a strong SSL setup, and cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, indicating GDPR awareness. However, the absence of key security headers like Content Security Policy, X-Frame-Options, and HSTS reduces the overall security posture. No direct vulnerabilities or sensitive data leaks were observed in the HTML content. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not present, which could hinder rapid mitigation of security incidents. The use of third-party scripts such as Google Analytics and social media widgets introduces potential risk vectors that require ongoing monitoring. Overall, the security culture appears basic but functional, with opportunities for improvement.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and plugins to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Nova Sport Ltd
Registration number
02992616
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Nova Sport Ltd
Description
Safety Surfacing to suit you. From Wet Pour, SUDs Bond, Sports Surfacing, Synthetic Grass, and lots more. We can meet any requirements and any project budget.
Key services
Synthetic sports surfacing installation, Playground safety surfacing, Surfacing maintenance and cleaning, Expert advice and support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot
Frameworks
Yoast SEO Premium
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google, Facebook, Meta Platforms, Inc.
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
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 professionally presented with clear business focus
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented
  4. WHOIS data unavailable due to domain naming rules violation, limiting domain trust verification
  5. Multiple certifications and trust indicators present
  6. Use of modern CMS and SEO tools
  7. Social media presence active and linked
  8. Contact information clearly provided including phone, email, and physical address
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature and widely used CMS platform, WordPress, with the Divi theme providing a flexible and visually appealing design. The integration of Yoast SEO Premium indicates a focus on search engine optimization. The presence of Google Tag Manager and Cookiebot shows attention to analytics and privacy compliance. Performance is moderate, with some room for optimization in loading speed and resource management. Mobile responsiveness is good, ensuring usability across devices. The technical stack is modern but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and accessibility improvements. No hosting provider details were identified from the content, limiting infrastructure analysis.
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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