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Security report for phillips-law.co.uk

Phillips Solicitors Limited · Real Estate · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Phillips Solicitors Limited is a well-established UK law firm with over 40 years of experience, operating primarily in Hampshire with offices in Basingstoke, Farnborough, and Yateley. The firm offers a broad range of legal services including corporate, commercial, property, family, employment, and immigration law, targeting both businesses and individual clients. Their market position is strengthened by multiple accreditations, client testimonials, and a strong regional presence. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern integrations such as HubSpot, Google Analytics, and Trustpilot, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is robust with HTTPS, DNSSEC, and reCAPTCHA protections, although there is room for improvement in HTTP security headers and incident response transparency. Overall, the website demonstrates good privacy compliance and business credibility, making it a trustworthy platform for legal services.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

5 findings 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  2. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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';…

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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
42
Security headers
15
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
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

Phillips Solicitors maintains a competitive position in the regional legal market by offering comprehensive legal services to a diverse client base. Their business model focuses on personalized legal advice supported by digital marketing and client engagement tools. The firm leverages partnerships with review platforms and marketing services to enhance reputation and client acquisition. Growth indicators include recent awards and active content updates. The company operates under a clear legal entity with transparent registration and VAT information, supporting business credibility and regulatory compliance.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security foundation with HTTPS enforced, DNSSEC enabled, and use of Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate spam and bot attacks. Cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR requirements, providing users control over tracking preferences. However, the absence of explicit security policies and incident response contacts limits transparency. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Recommendations include implementing additional HTTP security headers and publishing a formal security policy to enhance trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and plugins to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet higher standards for users with disabilities.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies regularly to reflect evolving regulations and practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Phillips Solicitors Limited
Registration number
02314890
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Phillips Solicitors Limited
Description
Phillips Solicitors has supported businesses and individuals across the UK from offices in Basingstoke, Farnborough, and Yateley for over 40 years, delivering legal advice throughout Hampshire and beyond.
Key services
Corporate and Commercial Law, Commercial Property, Employment Law, Residential Property, Conveyancing, Land Law, Landlord and Tenant, Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Divorce, Mediation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Slick Slider, HubSpot, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare, Trustpilot Widget, Contact Form 7, CookieYes (Cookie Law Info plugin)
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • DNSSEC enabled
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Trustpilot, Review Solicitors Widget
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained.
  2. Strong legal industry focus with comprehensive service offerings.
  3. Good use of third-party integrations for marketing and analytics.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy compliance are well implemented.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity except one suspicious external script domain.
  6. Multiple accreditations and client testimonials enhance trust.
  7. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-standing business presence.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Slick Slider, and HubSpot integrations. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices implemented via Yoast SEO. Hosting appears to be behind Cloudflare, providing DNSSEC and SSL benefits. The site uses multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools, which are well integrated but require ongoing monitoring for security and privacy compliance. Technical debt is minimal, but opportunities exist to improve accessibility and security header implementation.
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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