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Security report for wigmore-hall.org.uk

Wigmore Hall · Non-profit · United Kingdom

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and DNS health.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Wigmore Hall is a prestigious non-profit cultural venue located in London, specializing in chamber music and song recitals. It offers a rich program of live concerts, educational initiatives, and membership opportunities, positioning itself as a leading institution in the classical music scene. The website reflects this heritage with professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive content tailored to classical music enthusiasts and concertgoers. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including JavaScript ES modules, Matomo analytics for privacy-conscious visitor tracking, and Cookiebot for GDPR-compliant cookie management. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident in metadata and structured content. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent mechanisms that respect user privacy. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not visibly implemented, representing an area for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with strong privacy compliance and professional business credibility. The absence of WHOIS data is due to a query on the subdomain rather than the registered domain, not indicating any legitimacy concerns. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response and security policies, and improving contact information visibility.

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

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.

    • 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

  2. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Potential Subdomain Takeover

      Subdomain dev.wigmore-hall.org.uk points to unregistered service dci7nhkmyi4kv.cloudfront.net

      What to do: Remove or fix CNAME record to prevent subdomain takeover

      • WSTG-CONF-10
      • 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

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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
69
Security headers
75
Email security
88
DNS health
50
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
78

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

Wigmore Hall operates as a non-profit entity focused on delivering high-quality chamber music performances and related cultural experiences. Its market positioning as an iconic London venue with a long history provides competitive advantage. Revenue streams likely include ticket sales, memberships, donations, and philanthropic support. The target audience comprises classical music lovers, cultural patrons, and educational participants. The website integrates partnerships with trusted service providers for payments, bookings, and media content, reflecting a mature partnership ecosystem. Growth indicators include active event programming and digital engagement through live streams and educational content.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, privacy-focused analytics, and a robust cookie consent framework. The use of Matomo respects Do Not Track signals, enhancing user privacy. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options suggests potential areas for hardening against common web attacks. No public incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is available, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. Overall, the site balances usability and privacy well but should address header implementation and incident response visibility.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible from the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Enhance contact information visibility, including dedicated security contact emails, to facilitate communication and trust.
  4. Regularly audit third-party embedded services and cookies to ensure ongoing privacy compliance and minimize tracking.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting and improve security posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Wigmore Hall
Description
Discover Wigmore Hall, London's iconic venue for chamber music and song recitals. Explore upcoming concerts and world-class performances in a historic setting.
Key services
Live chamber music concerts, Song recitals, Membership programs, Donations and philanthropy, Educational and participation programs, Restaurant and bar services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript ES Modules, Matomo Analytics, Cookiebot Consent Management, Swiper.js for carousels, SVG graphics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with blocking mode
  • Exclusion of Google Analytics for privacy
  • Use of Matomo with Do Not Track respected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
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 fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected
  2. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms in place
  3. Use of privacy-focused analytics (Matomo) instead of Google Analytics
  4. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in the provided HTML snippet
  5. WHOIS data unavailable due to incorrect WHOIS query on subdomain
  6. No security policy or incident response information publicly disclosed
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found
  8. No data protection officer contact found
  9. Website content is focused on classical music and cultural events, safe for general audiences
  10. Multiple external trusted domains used for embedded services and payment processing
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end architecture with ES modules and asynchronous script loading, improving performance and maintainability. It leverages Matomo for analytics, avoiding Google Analytics to enhance privacy. Cookiebot manages cookie consent with granular control, supporting GDPR compliance. The site uses Swiper.js for interactive carousels and SVG graphics for scalable visuals. Mobile optimization and accessibility features are well implemented, contributing to a positive user experience. Hosting and CMS details are not explicitly identified, but the site appears professionally managed. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in image loading and script execution.
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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