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Security report for uktv.co.uk

UKTV Media Limited · Media · United Kingdom

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

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

UKTV Media Limited operates as a multi-award winning British broadcaster providing a portfolio of television channels and on-demand services primarily targeting audiences in the UK and Ireland. Their business model focuses on content distribution and broadcasting, leveraging multiple channels such as U&Dave, U&W, and Gold, among others. The company maintains a strong market position as an established media entity with a professional and well-branded corporate website. Technically, the website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, ensuring fast performance, mobile responsiveness, and good SEO practices. The use of CDN services for media content and OneTrust for cookie consent demonstrates a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, implements standard security headers, and provides cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available, which could be improved. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with high professionalism and compliance. The WHOIS data for the subdomain is unavailable due to domain naming rules, but this does not detract from the legitimacy of the site given the strong brand and consistent content. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies and adding a vulnerability disclosure program to enhance trust further.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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 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

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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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
72

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
15,204
Employees
1
Customers
15,202
Third parties
1
Weak passwords
6%

Latest record dated 2025-04-14 · 15 subdomains affected

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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

UKTV Media Limited is positioned as a leading UK broadcaster with a diversified portfolio of channels and streaming services. Their competitive advantage lies in their multi-channel offering and strong brand recognition. Revenue streams likely include advertising, subscription, and content licensing. The target customer segment is UK and Ireland viewers interested in entertainment programming. Growth indicators include commissioning new series and expanding on-demand offerings. The company maintains partnerships with streaming platforms and uses modern marketing tools such as OneTrust for compliance. The corporate website reflects a mature and professional operation with clear business information and social media engagement.

Security posture

The security posture of the UKTV corporate website is solid, with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. The presence of a cookie consent banner indicates GDPR compliance efforts. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were found in the HTML content. However, the absence of a public security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The site does not appear to use vulnerable libraries or outdated technologies. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing more explicit security documentation and providing direct security contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide a direct security contact email address for reporting security issues.
  4. Regularly review and update cookie and privacy policies to maintain GDPR compliance.
  5. Enhance transparency by including certifications or compliance badges if applicable.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
UKTV Media Limited
Registration number
04266373
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
UKTV Media Limited
Description
Multi-award winning British broadcaster UKTV. Services include U&Dave, U&W, U& Drama, U&Yesterday, Gold, Alibi, Eden and on demand service U.
Key services
Broadcast TV channels, On demand streaming service
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
OneTrust
Marketing tools
OneTrust cookie consent
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
  2. Professional corporate website for UKTV Media Limited
  3. Strong branding and consistent messaging
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies implemented
  5. No security blocking or WAF detected
  6. WHOIS data unavailable due to domain naming rules for subdomains
  7. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack centered on React and Next.js, enabling server-side rendering and fast page loads. Media assets are served via Sanity.io CDN, and cookie consent is managed by OneTrust, indicating integration with industry-standard compliance tools. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting appears to be cloud-based with CDN support, contributing to fast performance. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected, suggesting a well-maintained infrastructure with opportunities for further modernization through enhanced security transparency.
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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