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Security report for ukhospitality.org.uk

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and GDPR outside view.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

2 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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
0
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
69

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 business model centers on advocacy, member services, and industry support, with revenue likely derived from memberships, events, and partnerships. UKHospitality maintains a strong market position as the sole unified voice for hospitality in the UK, supported by a broad range of services such as lobbying, research publications, and sector-specific campaigns. Their partnership ecosystem includes suppliers and government bodies, enhancing their influence and reach. The website's content and structure indicate a focus on engagement and information dissemination to a large, professional audience.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced, use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms, and cookie consent management via Complianz GDPR plugin. While explicit security headers are not fully visible in the HTML, the site avoids exposing sensitive data and uses asynchronous loading for third-party scripts to reduce risk. No vulnerabilities or security incidents are evident from the content. However, improvements could be made by implementing comprehensive security headers and publishing a formal security policy or incident response plan to enhance transparency and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a publicly accessible security policy and incident response plan to improve trust and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update all WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance data retention transparency by detailing policies related to analytics and user data.
  5. Consider adding direct contact information such as company emails and phone numbers for improved accessibility and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
UKHospitality
Description
We are the trade body for hospitality in the UK. We lobby government, champion the hospitality sector and provide expert advice and guidance.
Key services
Lobbying government, Providing expert advice and guidance, Campaigning, Hosting events and webinars, Publishing insights and research
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Google Fonts, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google reCAPTCHA, Flickity carousel, GSAP animation, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent, Yikes Easy Mailchimp Extender
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent management with Complianz
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of LinkedIn Insight and Google Tag Manager scripts asynchronously

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight
Marketing tools
Mailchimp (via Yikes Easy Mailchimp Extender)
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional trade body site for UK hospitality sector
  2. Comprehensive content with clear navigation and topical coverage
  3. Strong privacy and cookie compliance with opt-in consent
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  5. No signs of blocking or security challenges
  6. Social media presence on major platforms
  7. No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities
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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