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Security report for provenvcts.co.uk

Beringea LLP · Finance · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ProVen, managed by Beringea LLP, is a UK-based financial services provider specializing in tax-efficient investment opportunities such as Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) and Estate Planning Services (EPS). The company manages over £300 million on behalf of more than 10,000 retail investors, positioning itself as a leading provider in the UK market with a focus on supporting entrepreneurial businesses and UK SMEs. The website reflects a professional and trustworthy brand with clear FCA regulation disclosures and comprehensive investor information. Technically, the website is built on the Webflow platform, leveraging modern web technologies including jQuery, Google Fonts, Google Tag Manager, and LinkedIn Insight Tag. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, with a fast loading experience and clear navigation. Cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policies indicate good privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and includes bot protection via Cloudflare Turnstile captcha. However, no explicit security headers or published security policies were detected, and no incident response contacts or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are present. The WHOIS data for the exact domain www.proveninvestments.co.uk is unavailable due to a domain naming rules error, which slightly reduces trust from a domain registration standpoint but does not detract from the legitimacy of the business entity behind the site. Overall, the website demonstrates a strong business credibility and technical maturity with minor areas for improvement in security transparency and domain registration clarity.

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

4 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 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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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
49
Security headers
30
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
64

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

ProVen operates in the finance sector, focusing on tax-efficient investment products targeted at retail investors in the UK. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing track record, FCA regulation through Beringea LLP, and a clear focus on growth-oriented UK SMEs. The business model centers on managing investment funds such as VCTs and EPS, generating revenue through fund management fees and investment returns. The target customer segment includes retail investors seeking tax relief and estate planning solutions. Partnerships with Beringea LLP and service providers like proven.connectid.cloud and Everything Connected enhance operational capabilities. The company maintains a professional online presence with consistent branding and active content updates, supporting growth and investor engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to strong security posture with HTTPS enforced and bot protection via Cloudflare Turnstile captcha. Privacy compliance is supported by cookie consent banners and comprehensive privacy policies. However, the absence of explicit security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS) and lack of published incident response or vulnerability disclosure information represent gaps in security transparency. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. The WHOIS inconsistency regarding the exact domain name is a concern but likely relates to domain aliasing or subdomain usage rather than malicious intent. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for the business type but could be enhanced by publishing security policies and implementing additional HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS), X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance browser security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS information is consistent with the business identity to strengthen trustworthiness.
  5. Maintain and regularly update privacy and cookie policies to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance and user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Beringea LLP
Registration number
OC342919
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Beringea LLP
Description
Recognised as one of the U.K.’s leading providers of tax-efficient investment opportunities, managing more than £300m on behalf of over 10,000 retail investors.
Key services
Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs), Estate Planning Service (EPS), Tax-efficient investment products
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow CMS, jQuery, Google Fonts, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Slick Carousel, Cloudflare Turnstile Captcha
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Webflow Hosting
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare Turnstile captcha for bot protection
  • Cookie consent with opt-in mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
LinkedIn Insight Tag
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 professional design
  2. No WAF or security challenge blocking access
  3. Comprehensive privacy, cookie, and terms policies present
  4. Clear contact information with phone and email provided
  5. Use of modern web technologies and tracking tools with consent
  6. No security.txt or explicit security policy found
  7. WHOIS data for the exact domain www.proveninvestments.co.uk is unavailable due to domain naming rules error
  8. Business is managed by Beringea LLP, an FCA regulated entity
  9. Content is safe and appropriate for general audiences
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Webflow CMS platform, utilizing modern front-end technologies including jQuery and Slick Carousel for UI components. It integrates Google Fonts for typography and uses Google Tag Manager and LinkedIn Insight Tag for analytics and marketing tracking. Hosting is likely provided by Webflow with CDN support from Cloudflare, contributing to fast load times and excellent mobile optimization. The site includes accessibility features and SEO best practices such as meta tags and Open Graph data. There is no evidence of technical debt or outdated libraries. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and publish additional security documentation to reduce technical risks.
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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