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Security report for ukfast.co.uk

ANS · Technology · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, DNS health and 2 other checks.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ANS is a leading UK-based technology services provider specializing in cloud, security, AI, and digital transformation solutions. Recognized as Microsoft UK Partner of the Year 2024 and the first UK Microsoft Frontier Partner, ANS offers a broad portfolio of managed cloud services, security operations, Dynamics 365 applications, and AI readiness programs. Their market position is strong within the UK technology sector, targeting businesses seeking advanced Microsoft ecosystem solutions and secure digital transformation. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, and Visual Website Optimizer. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, accessibility, and SEO, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, ANS demonstrates good practices with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities. However, explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available, representing an area for improvement. The WHOIS lookup on the subdomain failed due to an invalid query, but the overall domain legitimacy is supported by strong business and trust indicators. Overall, ANS presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound online presence with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies and secure cloud services.

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

6 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

      Unregistered MX Record

      MX record points to unregistered domain: ms25203720.msv1.invalid

      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. 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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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
42
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
50
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
63

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

ANS operates as a specialized technology services company with a focus on cloud, security, AI, and Microsoft business applications. Their business model revolves around managed services, consulting, and partner enablement programs. The company targets mid to large enterprises and partners in the UK market, leveraging Microsoft certifications and awards to differentiate themselves. Revenue streams likely include managed cloud services, security operations, software licensing, and consulting engagements. The partnership ecosystem is robust, including Microsoft and other technology providers. Growth indicators include recent awards and expansion of AI readiness offerings. Strategic observations highlight a strong emphasis on security and AI as key market differentiators.

Security posture

ANS exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. The presence of a UK-based Security Operations Centre and certifications such as Microsoft Frontier Partner and Security Centre of Excellence indicate a strong security culture. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the website content. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by cookie consent mechanisms and privacy policy. Incident response readiness and data protection officer contact details are not explicitly found, suggesting room for enhancement in security governance and communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear contact details for the Data Protection Officer to enhance GDPR compliance visibility.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize security risks.
  5. Enhance documentation of data retention policies and user privacy practices on the website.

Contact details published on the site

Registration number
registration number 03176761
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ANS
Description
ANS is UK's leaders in unlocking AI benefits through Cloud, Security and Digital transformation. Microsoft’s UK Services Partner of the Year.
Key services
Cloud Managed Services (Azure, AWS, Private Cloud, Sovereign Cloud), Managed Security Services (MDR, XDR, SASE, Security CoE), Dynamics 365 CRM and Business Central solutions, Data and AI services including Microsoft Copilot and AI Readiness, Low Code Platform (Microsoft Power Platform), Partner Channel Programs
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress CMS, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), Marketo Munchkin, EWWW Image Optimizer (WebP support), Splide.js (carousel), jQuery
Frameworks
Yoast SEO (for structured data), Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper input fields

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Visual Website Optimizer, Marketo Munchkin
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Visual Website Optimizer
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Marketo Munchkin
Marketing tools
Marketo
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich, professional, and business-oriented.
  3. Strong Microsoft partnership and security certifications.
  4. Multiple service offerings in cloud, security, AI, and business applications.
  5. Comprehensive navigation with mega menus and clear CTAs.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and optimization for performance and SEO.
  7. Presence of cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms.
  8. No visible security policy or incident response page found.
  9. WHOIS lookup was incorrectly performed on 'www.ans.co.uk' instead of 'ans.co.uk'.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern and optimized technology stack including Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Visual Website Optimizer, and Marketo Munchkin for marketing automation. The site uses EWWW Image Optimizer for WebP image support, improving performance. The presence of structured data (JSON-LD) and meta tags indicates good SEO practices. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with fast loading times. Technical risks are minimal, but reliance on multiple third-party scripts requires ongoing security monitoring. The site architecture supports clear navigation and user experience, with mega menus and well-structured content sections.
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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