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Security report for reach-it.co.uk

Novem · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Novem is a UK-based IT services company that recently unified its brand by fully integrating Reach IT under the Novem name. The company offers a broad range of IT and cybersecurity services including managed IT support, disaster recovery, Microsoft 365 solutions, business communications, and IT consultancy. Their market position is that of a reliable and expert partner serving multiple industries such as automotive, manufacturing, financial services, accountancy, and legal sectors. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with comprehensive service information and customer support channels. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern JavaScript libraries and integrates HubSpot and Google analytics tools, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, uses secure embedded forms, and implements cookie consent mechanisms, though it lacks explicit security policy disclosures and some HTTP security headers. Overall, the website is trustworthy, well-maintained, and compliant with privacy regulations, supporting Novem's credibility as a professional IT service provider.

Scanned

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

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

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  3. 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 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
47
Security headers
50
Email security
93
DNS health
70
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
68
Average
61

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

Novem operates a B2B business model focusing on managed IT and cybersecurity services. Their competitive advantage lies in their comprehensive service portfolio and industry-specific expertise. The company targets medium-sized businesses across diverse sectors, emphasizing reliability, security, and scalability. The recent rebranding to unify Reach IT under Novem suggests strategic consolidation to enhance market clarity and operational efficiency. Their partnership with istore.riscitsolutions.com indicates an ecosystem approach including hardware/software provisioning. The presence of multiple UK offices supports regional coverage and customer proximity. The company leverages digital marketing and analytics tools to optimize customer engagement and lead generation. Overall, Novem demonstrates a growth-oriented and customer-centric business strategy.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and secure form handling via HubSpot. Cookie consent is implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security hardening. No public security policy or incident response information is available, which could be improved to enhance transparency and trust. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to a query error, but this does not impact the website's operational security. Overall, Novem maintains a solid baseline security posture appropriate for its business type but could benefit from additional security disclosures and header implementations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-XSS-Protection, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance site security.
  2. Publish a publicly accessible security policy and incident response plan to improve transparency and customer trust.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerable versions are in use.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Novem IT Limited
Registration number
3935051
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Novem
Description
Novem is an IT services company providing managed IT services, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, Microsoft 365 solutions, business communications, specialised technical projects, and IT strategy consultancy. The company recently unified its brand by fully transitioning Reach IT into Novem to provide a consistent and enhanced customer experience.
Key services
Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery & Backup, Microsoft 365 – Modern Workplace, Business Communications, Specialised Technical Projects, IT Strategy & Consultancy
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 7.0, jQuery 3.7.1, HubSpot forms and analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Ads, FontAwesome, Slick.js, Masonry.js
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms embedded via HubSpot
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics, Google Ads Pixel
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Google Site Kit
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 no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Professional and consistent branding after rebranding Reach IT to Novem.
  3. Comprehensive contact information including multiple office addresses, emails, phone numbers, and contact forms.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable due to query error but website legitimacy is supported by content and business indicators.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 7.0 with a modern front-end stack including jQuery 3.7.1, Slick.js, and Masonry.js for UI enhancements. HubSpot is heavily integrated for forms, analytics, and marketing automation, alongside Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by multiple third-party scripts. SEO is well implemented with comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph data, and JSON-LD structured data. No hosting provider details were identified from the content. The technical setup supports a professional and scalable online presence but could improve performance by optimizing third-party script loading and caching.
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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