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Security report for thecanonbury.co.uk

Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. · Hospitality · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, DNS health and 2 other checks.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Canonbury website represents a well-established hospitality business located in Islington, London, operated under the reputable Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C. brand. The site offers comprehensive information about their food and drink offerings, event hosting capabilities including weddings, and seasonal promotions such as World Cup 2026 viewing events. The business targets local residents and visitors seeking a quality pub experience with a focus on British cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere. Technically, the website is built on a modern stack using Next.js and React, with integration of third-party services like Vimeo for video content, Swiper.js for sliders, and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good SEO practices. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement, reCAPTCHA on forms, and cookie consent management, although explicit security headers are not detected. From a security perspective, the site shows a mature posture with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear privacy and cookie policies aligned with GDPR requirements. Contact information is transparent and accessible, enhancing business credibility. However, the WHOIS lookup for the exact domain failed due to domain naming rules, indicating the domain may be a subdomain or alias rather than a directly registered domain. This does not detract from the legitimacy given the strong brand association and professional presentation. Overall, the website is a secure, professional, and user-friendly platform supporting the business's hospitality services. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing explicit security policies, and continuous monitoring of third-party scripts to maintain security and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

  2. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Unregistered MX Record

      MX record points to unregistered domain:

      What to do: Remove or fix MX record pointing to unregistered domain

      • RFC 5321 §5.1
      • NIS2 21(2)(i)
      • IR 2024/2690 12.4: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 12.4: Asset inventory
      • NIST CM-8: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-8: System Component Inventory

  3. 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';…

  4. 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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  • 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
69
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
55
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
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

The Canonbury operates as a medium-sized hospitality venue under Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C., focusing on food, drink, and event hosting in the London Islington area. Its competitive advantage lies in its strong brand association, quality British pub offerings, and versatile event spaces. Revenue streams include food and beverage sales, event bookings, weddings, and gift voucher sales. The target customer segment includes local residents, professionals, and visitors seeking a traditional yet vibrant pub experience. Growth indicators include seasonal promotions and event marketing such as World Cup viewing. The partnership ecosystem includes Young & Co.'s Brewery and affiliated gift voucher platforms, supporting a cohesive brand and operational strategy.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from abuse. Cookie consent management aligns with GDPR, indicating good privacy practices. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were found in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP) and HSTS suggests room for improvement. There is no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from formalized policies and additional header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish explicit security and incident response policies on the website to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Develop a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.
Registration number
32762
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Young & Co.'s Brewery, P.L.C.
Description
The Canonbury is a pub located in Islington, London, offering food, drink, event hosting, weddings, and a garden space. It emphasizes British pub classics, seasonal menus, and a welcoming atmosphere with a focus on quality beers and wines.
Key services
Food & Drink service, Event and party hosting, Weddings, Gift vouchers, World Cup viewing events
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Vimeo (video player), Swiper.js (slider), Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, CookieControl
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HotJar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Facebook
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HotJar
Marketing tools
CookieControl
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data unavailable due to domain naming rules violation; domain likely a subdomain or alias.
  4. Strong privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance.
  5. Multiple external trusted domains linked, including parent company and gift voucher site.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  7. Contact information clearly provided with email, phone, and physical address.
  8. Content is suitable for mature audiences due to alcohol and nightlife focus.
  9. No explicit adult or NSFW content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern React and Next.js framework with server-side rendering capabilities, improving performance and SEO. Integration with Vimeo and Swiper.js enhances multimedia and interactive content delivery. Google Tag Manager and CookieControl provide robust analytics and privacy management. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good navigation clarity. However, performance could be further optimized by auditing script loading and caching strategies. The use of a headless WordPress CMS allows flexible content management but requires careful security oversight. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid with opportunities for incremental improvements.
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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