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Sixfold International Limited · Government · United Kingdom

High risk. 10 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

40/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Sixfold International Limited is a UK-based consultancy specializing in public sector bidding support, sales consultancy, professional training, and facilitated workshops. The company holds APMP Authorised Training Organisation accreditation, enabling it to provide recognized training and examination support. Their services target public sector organizations and businesses aiming to improve their success in public sector contracts. The website presents a professional image with detailed service descriptions and client testimonials, positioning Sixfold as a niche expert in its field. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, utilizing a variety of plugins including MasterSlider, Kadence Blocks, and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. Hosting appears to be provided by Cyberhostpro with domain registration via IONOS SE. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though some accessibility features are basic. Security-wise, HTTPS is enabled and domain transfer is locked, but DNSSEC is not enabled and security headers are not explicitly observed. The security posture is adequate but could be improved by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies or consent mechanisms. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published. The domain is privacy protected but longstanding, consistent with the business age and nature. Overall, Sixfold International Limited presents a credible and professional online presence with room for improvement in privacy compliance and security best practices. Strategic recommendations include implementing comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, enhancing security headers, and publishing incident response information to strengthen trust and compliance.

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

10 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
    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

  3. 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

    • 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

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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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
40

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

Sixfold International Limited operates in a specialized consultancy niche focused on public sector bidding and sales training. Their competitive advantage lies in advising both bidders and public sector organizations, providing a unique perspective on procurement processes. The business model is service-based, generating revenue through consultancy, training courses, and workshops. The company targets public sector entities and businesses seeking to improve contract win rates, leveraging APMP accreditation as a key credential. The presence of client testimonials and case studies indicates a proven track record and client satisfaction. The company appears small in size but well-established since 2002, with a focused market position in the UK government sector. The partnership ecosystem is not explicitly detailed, and no related domains or subsidiaries are identified.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protection active. However, the lack of DNSSEC and absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options represent gaps that could be exploited. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analysis. The site lacks published security policies, incident response plans, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, which limits transparency and preparedness. Privacy compliance is insufficient, with no visible privacy or cookie policies or consent mechanisms, potentially exposing the company to regulatory risks under GDPR. Overall, the security posture is functional but requires enhancements to align with best practices and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  3. Add essential security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  4. Develop and publish an incident response policy and vulnerability disclosure program to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and scripts to mitigate risks from vulnerable libraries.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sixfold International Limited
Description
Sixfold International is a consultancy providing expert support for public sector bidding, proposal creation, sales consultancy, professional training, and facilitated workshops. They offer APMP accredited training and have extensive experience in public sector procurement and bidding.
Key services
Public Sector Bidding Support, Sales Consultancy, Professional Training, Facilitated Workshops, APMP Accredited Training and Examination Support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, MasterSlider, Google Tag Manager, Kadence Blocks
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
Mailchimp for WP
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional consultancy focused on public sector bidding and sales training.
  2. Content is rich with service descriptions, testimonials, and accreditation information.
  3. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages found in the provided content.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the visible content or metadata.
  5. Uses multiple WordPress plugins and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy detected.
  7. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  8. Domain WHOIS is privacy protected but domain age and registrar are legitimate.
  9. No WAF or blocking detected; site content is fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, MasterSlider, and Kadence Blocks. It uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing integrations. Hosting is likely provided by Cyberhostpro, with domain registration through IONOS SE. The site is mobile-optimized and has good SEO meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with some room for optimization. Accessibility features are basic but present. The site uses multiple plugins for forms, newsletters, and notifications, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers suggests technical debt in security hardening. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but should be enhanced for security and 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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