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Security report for theukdomain.uk

The UK Domain · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The UK Domain website is operated by Nominet, the official registry for .UK domain names, providing domain registration, management support, and educational resources. The site targets businesses and individuals in the UK seeking to establish or manage their online presence with .UK domains. It holds a strong market position as the authoritative source for .UK domains, leveraging Nominet's longstanding reputation since 1996. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins such as Yoast SEO and Learndash LMS, integrating Google Tag Manager and CookieYes for analytics and privacy compliance. The website demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices, with a professional and consistent brand presentation. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS, uses DNSSEC, and implements a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism, though it could improve by adding more HTTP security headers and publishing explicit security policies. Overall, the site is trustworthy, secure, and compliant with GDPR, with no signs of blocking or WAF interference.

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

3 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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 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

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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
65
Security headers
50
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
71

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The UK Domain serves as a critical digital infrastructure provider in the UK domain name ecosystem, offering domain search, purchase facilitation, and support services. Its business model revolves around domain registry operations and customer education through eLearning. The company benefits from Nominet's established brand and trust, targeting UK businesses and individuals. The presence of multiple analytics and marketing tools indicates a focus on user engagement and conversion optimization. The lack of direct contact details on the homepage suggests a self-service model supported by online resources. The partnership with Nominet reinforces credibility and market reach.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, DNSSEC enabled, and secure login forms. The cookie consent mechanism is robust, allowing users to customize preferences, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of reputable third-party analytics and marketing services is balanced with user privacy controls. Overall, the security posture is strong but could be enhanced by publishing dedicated security documentation and implementing additional HTTP headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and incident response procedures.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Provide clear incident response contact channels, e.g., security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The UK Domain
Description
Whether you already have your .UK domain or are just getting started with your online journey, we're here to support your every step.
Key services
Domain search and purchase, Domain management support, eLearning and educational resources
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Tag Manager, CookieYes consent management, Learndash LMS plugin, jQuery, React
Frameworks
WordPress Gutenberg, React
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with customization
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure login forms with password fields

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
doubleclick.net, bing.com, facebook.com
Tracking pixels
HubSpot, Hotjar
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Strong branding aligned with Nominet
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy compliance
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics
  5. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed on homepage
  6. No visible terms of service or security policy pages
  7. Secure login and registration forms present
  8. No WAF or blocking detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Gutenberg editor and several advanced plugins including Yoast SEO for search optimization and Learndash LMS for eLearning content delivery. It integrates Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, Hotjar, and CookieYes for analytics, marketing, and privacy management. The site uses React and jQuery libraries, indicating a hybrid approach to frontend interactivity. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and SEO optimization. Hosting details are not explicit but likely managed by Nominet or a trusted provider. The technical stack is well-maintained with no visible deprecated or vulnerable libraries. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and accessibility 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 75/100Medium30 findingsView report
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