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Security report for smartmanufacturingweek.com

Nineteen Group Ltd · Manufacturing · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Smart Manufacturing Week is a prominent UK-based event focused on advanced manufacturing and engineering, organized by Nineteen Group Ltd. The website serves as a comprehensive platform for event information, registration, and industry engagement, targeting professionals and companies in the manufacturing sector. The event is positioned as a leading festival showcasing innovations and solutions in smart manufacturing, scheduled for June 2026 at NEC Birmingham. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries, integrates with HubSpot and Google Tag Manager for marketing and analytics, and maintains a good level of mobile optimization and SEO. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data is a notable anomaly but does not detract significantly from the overall legitimacy given the professional content and branding. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and GDPR adherence. Overall, the website reflects a mature digital presence suitable for its business model and audience.

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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  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

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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
67
Security headers
55
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
73

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

The website represents an event organizer specializing in manufacturing and engineering sectors, leveraging partnerships and a strong brand presence through Nineteen Group Ltd. Revenue streams likely include exhibitor fees, sponsorships, and attendee registrations. The target market includes manufacturing professionals, engineers, and technology providers. The event ecosystem includes multiple sub-events and partner expos, indicating a broad and integrated approach to industry engagement. The company demonstrates strategic use of digital marketing and analytics tools to drive growth and audience engagement. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a preference for controlled communication channels via forms and social media.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS and cookie consent banners. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not detected, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. No exposed sensitive information or vulnerable libraries were identified. The use of reputable third-party scripts and marketing tools is balanced with privacy compliance. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not publicly available, which is a potential area for improvement to enhance trust and readiness. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the website's purpose but could benefit from additional hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a clear vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  4. Consider providing explicit contact information for security incidents or data protection officer to improve transparency.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure they comply with privacy and security standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Nineteen Group Ltd
Description
Smart Manufacturing Week is the UK's largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering, designed to support the sector at all stages of smart manufacturing and engineering journeys. It showcases cutting-edge innovations in hardware, software, and solutions to industry challenges.
Key services
Industry exhibitions, Conferences and masterclasses, Networking events, Innovation showcases, STEM programmes
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.5.1, jQuery Migrate 3.5.2, ScriptJS, GSAP, ScrollMagic, Slick Carousel, HubSpot scripts, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Frameworks
SHOWOFF by ASP.events
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable third-party scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Facebook Pixel
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which is unusual.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. Multiple social media channels are linked and active.
  6. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and tracking tools.
  7. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities found.
  8. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly visible in the HTML content.
  9. Contact is primarily via contact form.
  10. Website promotes a large UK manufacturing and engineering event scheduled for June 2026.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the ASP.events CMS platform, utilizing a modern JavaScript stack including jQuery, GSAP, ScrollMagic, and Slick Carousel for dynamic content and animations. Integration with HubSpot and Google Tag Manager supports marketing automation and analytics. The site loads a variety of external resources from reputable CDNs and tracking services. Performance is moderate with asynchronous script loading and preconnect hints for fonts. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design and accessible navigation menus. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Some technical debt may exist in the form of legacy jQuery usage and missing advanced security headers, but overall the infrastructure supports a professional and functional user experience.
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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