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Security report for waverton.co.uk

W1M · Finance · United Kingdom

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

W1M is an international wealth and investment management firm specializing in tailored financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, financial advisers, and institutional investors. The company emphasizes direct investment portfolios, transparency in costs, and personalized client service. The website reflects a mature digital presence with a professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive content focused on their core services and client segments. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as Next.js and Prismic CMS, integrates advanced analytics and marketing tools, and employs robust security measures including HTTPS, security headers, and cookie consent mechanisms. However, the absence of WHOIS registration data and direct contact information slightly diminishes the business credibility score. Security posture is strong with no evident vulnerabilities, but the lack of published security policies and incident response details suggests room for improvement. Overall, the site is trustworthy, well-optimized, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a reliable resource for its target audience.

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

1 finding 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

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  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
57
Security headers
90
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
83

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

W1M operates in the finance sector, focusing on wealth and investment management. Its market positioning is that of a reputable firm registered with major regulators (FCA, SEC, CNMV), targeting affluent clients and financial professionals. The business model centers on providing bespoke investment solutions with a focus on direct investments rather than third-party funds, enhancing transparency and cost competitiveness. The company leverages partnerships with financial advisers and institutional investors to expand its reach. The website content and structure indicate a medium-sized enterprise with a strong brand identity and consistent messaging. Growth indicators include active content updates and a comprehensive fund center. The partnership ecosystem includes integrations with major analytics and marketing platforms, but no explicit partner domains were identified.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and use of Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise to mitigate bot traffic. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot with granular user controls, supporting GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a published security policy or incident response plan limits transparency and preparedness communication. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms were found. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from enhanced documentation and direct security contact channels to improve incident response readiness and stakeholder trust.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  2. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security communication.
  3. Add direct contact information for security and privacy concerns, such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices.

Contact details published on the site

Registration number
Company Number 02080604
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
W1M
Description
W1M provides expert wealth and Investment management for high-net-worth individuals. Discover tailored financial strategies with W1M Wealth Management.
Key services
Wealth management, Investment management, Financial advisory for individuals, families, financial advisers, and institutional investors
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Prismic CMS, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Cookiebot, Cloudflare (likely CDN and security)
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • Use of reCAPTCHA Enterprise
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Piwik Analytics (Matomo)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Google Ads conversion tracking, Microsoft UET
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Strong focus on wealth and investment management services
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact via form only
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, which reduces trustworthiness score
  7. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  8. No adult or questionable content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, hosted likely behind Cloudflare CDN for performance and security. Content management is handled via Prismic CMS, enabling dynamic content delivery. The site employs Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking, alongside Cookiebot for cookie consent management. Performance is optimized with image preloading and responsive design, ensuring excellent mobile optimization and accessibility. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were observed. The infrastructure supports a fast, secure, and user-friendly experience aligned with industry standards.
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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