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Babble Cloud · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, DNS health and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Babble Cloud is a UK-based technology and telecommunications service provider specializing in integrated core technology solutions for SMBs. With over 24 years of experience and more than 5,600 customers nationwide, Babble offers managed IT services, cyber security, Microsoft managed services, unified communications, and customer experience platforms. The company positions itself as a trusted partner helping businesses streamline their technology estates to accelerate growth and reduce risk. Technically, the website is built on HubSpot CMS, leveraging modern marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager, with a strong focus on responsive design and user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers could be improved and a formal security policy is absent. The domain registration is consistent and legitimate, though the domain age is younger than the business age, indicating possible rebranding or domain migration. Overall, Babble Cloud presents a professional, trustworthy, and well-structured online presence aligned with its business objectives.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

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
    • 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. 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 26 days

      What to do: Renew domain registration before expiration

  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

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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
70
Email security
80
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
70

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

Babble Cloud targets UK SMBs seeking to unify fragmented technology systems into a cohesive core operating system. Their competitive advantage lies in deep expertise across cyber security, Microsoft technologies, and customer experience, delivered through managed services that reduce operational complexity and risk. The business model focuses on long-term client relationships with ongoing technology maturation processes. The company leverages HubSpot's marketing and CRM ecosystem to drive lead generation and customer engagement. Strategic partnerships and integrations with Microsoft and cloud platforms underpin their service offerings. Growth indicators include a large customer base and extensive service portfolio. The company maintains active social media presence on LinkedIn and Instagram, enhancing brand visibility.

Security posture

Babble Cloud demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the website content. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response information, which could impact customer trust in security incident handling. The domain registration is transparent and consistent, with no privacy protection masking registrant details. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by publishing formal security policies and implementing additional HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Babble Cloud
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Babble Cloud
Description
We supply industry-leading telecommunication services and solutions. Our expert team are here to help you find your ideal tailored solution.
Key services
Microsoft Managed Services, Cyber Security, IT Managed Services, Customer Experience Platforms, Unified Communications, Connectivity, Mobile
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HubSpot CMS, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot Web Interactives, Lazy loading images, Responsive design, AOS animation library
Frameworks
HubSpot CMS framework
Platforms
HubSpot
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of iframe sandboxing for embedded CTAs and videos

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
HubSpot Ads Pixel
Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics 4
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing Hub
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Strong focus on integrated technology and telecommunication services
  3. Good use of HubSpot CMS and marketing tools
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms
  5. No visible security policy or incident response page
  6. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities detected
  7. Domain registration is consistent and legitimate
  8. No adult or questionable content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the HubSpot CMS platform, utilizing modern web technologies including lazy loading, responsive design, and animation libraries like AOS. It integrates Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing automation. Performance is optimized with deferred CSS and JavaScript loading. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA roles. The technical infrastructure is robust and supports a professional user experience. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and DNS configurations to further strengthen the technical posture.
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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