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Security report for searcys.co.uk

Searcys · Hospitality · United Kingdom

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

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Searcys is a well-established UK hospitality company specializing in restaurants, champagne bars, and event spaces across London and other UK locations. The company offers a diverse range of services including venue hire, event catering, and gift experiences, targeting both general consumers and event planners. The website reflects a mature digital presence with structured data, SEO optimization, and a clear navigation structure. Technically, the site is built on WordPress and leverages modern libraries and frameworks such as jQuery, PureCSS, and Google Tag Manager, indicating a moderate to advanced digital maturity. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though there is room for improvement in security headers and incident response transparency. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR requirements, suitable for its hospitality market segment.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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

  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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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
20
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
63

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

Searcys holds a strong market position in the UK hospitality sector with a history dating back to 1997. Its business model focuses on premium hospitality experiences, including exclusive event spaces and champagne bars, supported by an e-commerce channel for gifts and experiences. The company targets a mature audience interested in luxury dining and events. Partnerships with platforms like SevenRooms and GiftPro enhance its service offerings and customer reach. The website content and structure support brand consistency and customer engagement, with multiple contact points and clear service descriptions. The absence of explicit terms of service and security policies suggests potential areas for operational enhancement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS and cookie consent compliance. However, it lacks explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could mitigate risks like clickjacking and cross-site scripting. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is provided, which limits transparency and readiness perception. The use of third-party scripts is extensive but managed with consent controls. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all users.
  5. Develop and publish clear terms of service to clarify user rights and obligations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Searcys
Description
Our collection of venues include venues and restaurants with a view of London, bars and event spaces across the UK
Key services
Restaurants, Champagne Bars, Event Spaces, Event Catering, Gift Experiences
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, jQuery, PureCSS, Slick Carousel, Select2, Lightbox, Ninja Forms, AddToAny
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager with consent settings

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Tracking pixels
Ahrefs Analytics
Marketing tools
AddToAny
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-structured
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented
  3. Multiple contact channels including emails and phone numbers provided
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  5. No visible security or privacy policy documents beyond cookie and privacy policies
  6. No explicit terms of service found
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern front-end stack including jQuery, PureCSS, Slick Carousel, Select2, and Lightbox for UI components. Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are used for tracking and marketing analytics, integrated with a cookie consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations. The site loads external resources from reputable CDNs and uses asynchronous script loading to optimize performance. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design and viewport settings. However, some accessibility features are basic and could be improved. Hosting details are limited but domain registration is stable and long-standing. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a reliable and user-friendly experience with moderate 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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