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Security report for societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk

The Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) · Finance · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) operates as a UK-based non-profit organization focused on accrediting and supporting financial advisers specializing in later life financial planning. Established in 2008, SOLLA provides a trusted accreditation standard, resources, and training to ensure high-quality advice for older adults and their families. The website serves as a portal for consumers to find accredited advisers and for members to access professional development resources. Technically, the site is built on ASP.NET Web Forms with modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, AngularJS, and Knockout.js, and integrates Google Analytics and reCAPTCHA Enterprise for analytics and security. The site is hosted under a reputable registrar and uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration. Security posture is solid with room for improvement in HTTP security headers and published security policies. Privacy compliance is addressed with a cookie consent banner and a privacy policy, though GDPR compliance could be enhanced with clearer data retention disclosures. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and well-aligned with its business mission.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

5 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  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 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';…

  3. 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
39
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
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

SOLLA holds a strong market position as a niche accreditation body within the UK financial services sector, specifically targeting later life financial advice. Its business model is membership-based, offering accreditation, training, and resources to financial advisers. The organization benefits from partnerships with established entities such as Legal & General and Senior Internet, enhancing credibility and reach. Revenue streams likely include membership fees and training services. The target audience includes older adults seeking financial advice and financial professionals specializing in this sector. The website content and structure support these segments effectively, with clear navigation and relevant resources. Growth potential exists through expanded training offerings and increased digital engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise to mitigate automated abuse, and anti-forgery tokens in forms. However, the absence of several key HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security represents an area for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the site's purpose but could be strengthened to align with best practices and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Enhance GDPR compliance by detailing data retention policies and user data rights more explicitly on the privacy policy page.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of third-party libraries and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Improve accessibility features to meet recognized standards and broaden usability for all users.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA)
Description
The Society of Later Life Advisers is a not for profit organisation founded in 2008 to meet the needs of consumers, advisers and providers of financial products and services in the later life market. It helps people and families find trusted accredited financial advisers who understand financial needs in later life.
Key services
Later Life Adviser Accreditation, Member resources and training, Adviser search service, Professional development webinars, Standards and codes of practice
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, AngularJS, Knockout.js, Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise, Typekit Fonts
Frameworks
ASP.NET Web Forms
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for bot protection
  • Form validation with anti-forgery tokens
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

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 with clear navigation.
  2. Content is relevant and targeted to later life financial advice consumers and advisers.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and security best practices is evident.
  4. Contact information and social media presence enhance trustworthiness.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and GDPR compliance is indicated.
  6. No security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file found.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature ASP.NET Web Forms platform integrated with JavaScript frameworks including jQuery, AngularJS, and Knockout.js, indicating a hybrid approach combining server-side rendering with client-side interactivity. The use of Google Tag Manager and Analytics reflects a focus on data-driven insights. The site employs Typekit for font management, enhancing branding consistency. Performance is moderate with some legacy libraries (e.g., jQuery 1.8.3) that could be updated for improved speed and security. Mobile optimization is good, supported by responsive design elements. The CMS identified is SeniorCMS, a specialized content management system. Opportunities exist to modernize the tech stack and improve accessibility and SEO further.
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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