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Security report for sdbet.co.uk

S & D Bookmakers Ltd · Retail · United Kingdom

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 3 other checks.

Security score

34/100

Risk levelHigh

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

S & D Bookmakers Ltd is a well-established independent bookmaker company founded in 1966, operating multiple physical betting shops primarily in the Peterborough area of the UK. The company offers a variety of sports betting services including football, horse racing, tennis, rugby, and cricket, supported by a workforce with long-term employee retention. Their website serves as an informational portal with branch locations, betting guides, and contact details, reflecting a local retail business model focused on customer service and responsible gambling. The presence of multiple gambling regulatory and responsible gambling certifications underscores their compliance with UK gambling laws. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with common plugins such as Yoast SEO and MasterSlider, and integrates Google Analytics for visitor tracking. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices, although accessibility features are basic. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled, but lacks visible security headers and formal privacy or cookie policies, which are areas for improvement. The WHOIS lookup for the domain 'www.sdbet.co.uk' failed due to domain naming rules, suggesting the registered domain is likely 'sdbet.co.uk' without the 'www' prefix. This discrepancy should be clarified to ensure domain registration transparency. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and targeted at adult bettors, with clear contact information and responsible gambling messaging. However, the absence of privacy and cookie policies and incomplete WHOIS data reduce the privacy compliance and domain legitimacy scores. Strategic improvements in security headers, privacy disclosures, and domain registration clarity would enhance the site's security and compliance posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

11 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 7 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Domain Expires Soon

      Domain expires in 29 days

      What to do: Renew domain registration before expiration

  4. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

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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
37
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
34

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 · found on this site
  • 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

S & D Bookmakers occupies a niche local market as an independent bookmaker with a strong regional presence in Peterborough. Their competitive advantage lies in long-standing community ties, experienced staff, and compliance with UK gambling regulations. The business model centers on retail betting shops supplemented by an online informational website rather than direct online betting. Revenue streams likely derive from in-shop betting activities and tote betting. The company targets adult sports bettors and horse racing enthusiasts. Partnerships with regulatory bodies and responsible gambling organizations strengthen their market credibility. Growth indicators include multiple branches and a stable workforce. The company maintains a modest digital presence focused on customer engagement and information dissemination rather than e-commerce or online betting platforms.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data in the HTML content. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security indicates room for improvement in defense-in-depth. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are provided, which limits transparency and preparedness. The use of outdated WordPress version (4.9.26) and plugins may pose security risks if not regularly updated. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which is critical given the nature of the gambling industry and GDPR requirements. Overall, the security posture is functional but could be significantly enhanced by implementing best practices and formal policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements and a consent mechanism.
  2. Add and configure essential security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Regularly update WordPress core and all plugins to the latest secure versions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  5. Clarify domain registration details to resolve WHOIS inconsistencies and improve trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
S & D Bookmakers Ltd
Registration number
00885118
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
S & D Bookmakers Ltd
Description
S & D Bookmakers Ltd is an independent bookmaker established in 1966, operating ten branches in the Peterborough area with over 30 employees. They offer betting on football, horse racing, tennis, rugby, cricket, and more, with regular special offers.
Key services
Sports betting, Horse racing betting, Tote betting, Customer service and training
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 4.9.26, Yoast SEO plugin, MasterSlider, Visual Composer, jQuery, Google Analytics
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Analytics with asynchronous loading

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

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 WAF or blocking detected.
  2. WHOIS lookup failed due to querying 'www.sdbet.co.uk' which is not a registered domain; likely the registered domain is 'sdbet.co.uk'.
  3. Website uses WordPress CMS with common plugins and Google Analytics.
  4. No visible privacy or cookie policy found on homepage or linked pages.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided with company email and phone number.
  6. Multiple responsible gambling certifications and logos are prominently displayed.
  7. Content is focused on betting and gambling services for adults only.
  8. No forms detected on homepage; contact form likely on contact page but not included in provided HTML.
  9. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  10. No explicit security headers detected in provided data.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress 4.9.26 platform using popular plugins such as Yoast SEO for search engine optimization, MasterSlider for image sliders, and Visual Composer for page building. It uses jQuery and Google Fonts loaded asynchronously to improve performance. Google Analytics is integrated for visitor tracking. The site is mobile responsive and uses modern web fonts (Poppins, Montserrat). Performance is moderate with some custom CSS and JavaScript. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. The site lacks advanced accessibility features but maintains a clear navigation structure. Technical debt is indicated by the use of an older WordPress version, which may pose security risks. Opportunities exist to modernize the tech stack, improve security configurations, and enhance privacy compliance.
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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