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Security report for oxfordnanopore.com

Oxford Nanopore Technologies · Technology · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is a leading biotechnology company specializing in nanopore sequencing technology that enables analysis of DNA and RNA with high accuracy and scalability. The company targets researchers, healthcare professionals, and biopharma sectors with a comprehensive portfolio of sequencing devices, library preparation kits, and data analysis software. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with excellent content quality, clear navigation, and strong branding consistency. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Vue.js and Nuxt.js, hosted likely on AWS infrastructure, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools to optimize user engagement and performance. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and domain lock status, though there is room for improvement in publishing explicit security policies and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. Overall, the domain registration data aligns well with the company's history and legitimacy, supporting a high trustworthiness rating.

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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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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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  • 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
77
Security headers
85
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The company holds a strong market position as an innovator in nanopore sequencing technology, serving a global audience in research and healthcare. Their business model focuses on product sales complemented by software and educational resources, targeting scientific and clinical users. The presence of a dedicated store subdomain and customer identity management indicates a well-structured ecosystem. The company demonstrates growth potential through continuous product innovation and a broad application portfolio. Partnerships and channel partners are highlighted, though no explicit subsidiary or parent company relationships are evident. The website's comprehensive resource center and multilingual support further enhance market reach and customer engagement.

Security posture

Oxford Nanopore Technologies exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, multiple security headers, and domain status flags that prevent unauthorized domain changes. The absence of DNSSEC is a minor gap that could be addressed to enhance DNS security. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the website lacks publicly available security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure programs, which are important for transparency and compliance. The use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing scripts necessitates ongoing monitoring for potential vulnerabilities. Overall, the security maturity is good but can be improved by formalizing security governance disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Provide clear incident response contact information, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and analytics tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Description
Oxford Nanopore Technologies develops and offers a new generation of molecular sensing technology providing short to ultra-long native DNA and RNA reads. Their portfolio includes flow cells, compatible devices, library preparation solutions, and data analysis tools.
Key services
Nanopore sequencing devices, Library preparation kits, Data analysis software, Educational resources
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Vimeo Player, Google Tag Manager, Heap Analytics, Segment Analytics, HubSpot, Bing Ads, Reddit Pixel, ContentSquare
Frameworks
Vue.js, Nuxt.js
Platforms
AWS (DNS via AWS Route 53)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientDeleteProhibited domain status
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Heap Analytics, Segment Analytics, Google Analytics (via GTM), HubSpot, ContentSquare
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, Google Ads, Reddit Ads
Tracking pixels
Heap Analytics, Segment Analytics, HubSpot, ContentSquare, Bing Pixel, Reddit Pixel
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and rich content.
  2. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  3. Use of modern JavaScript frameworks and analytics tools.
  4. No signs of WAF blocking or content restrictions.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected.
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term business operation.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  9. Advertising and tracking practices are transparent and use reputable services.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript framework stack (Vue.js and Nuxt.js) that supports server-side rendering and modular loading, contributing to fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. Hosting appears to be on AWS infrastructure, indicated by the DNS configuration. The site uses a variety of analytics and marketing tools including Google Tag Manager, Heap, Segment, HubSpot, and ContentSquare, enabling detailed user behavior tracking and marketing automation. SEO and accessibility features are well implemented with proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and responsive design. The technical implementation is robust with no critical issues detected, though continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies is advised to maintain 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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