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Security report for beaconcarefertility.ie

Beacon CARE Fertility · Healthcare · Ireland

High risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Beacon CARE Fertility is a reputable fertility clinic based in Dublin, Ireland, specializing in advanced IVF treatments and reproductive genetic testing. The clinic benefits from a strong partnership with CARE Fertility, a globally recognized leader in fertility innovation, enhancing its market position and credibility. Their services cater to a broad audience including individuals and couples seeking fertility solutions, with a focus on personalized treatment plans and cutting-edge technology. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and strong trust signals such as JCI accreditation and extensive positive patient testimonials. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with the Divi theme, leveraging modern analytics and marketing tools while maintaining good privacy compliance through Cookiebot integration. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no obvious vulnerabilities, though some security headers could be improved. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of professionalism, business credibility, and user experience, making it a trustworthy resource for prospective patients.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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 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';…

  4. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
50
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
70
Average
46

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

Beacon CARE Fertility operates in the healthcare sector, focusing on fertility treatments including IVF, genetic testing, egg freezing, and publicly funded IVF options. The clinic targets patients in Ireland and leverages its partnership with CARE Fertility to enhance its competitive advantage. Revenue streams likely include treatment fees, consultations, and partnerships with health insurers. The presence of multiple clinic locations and a patient portal indicates a medium-sized operation with a growing digital ecosystem. The business model emphasizes personalized care, innovation, and high success rates, supported by strong branding and patient engagement through testimonials and social media. Strategic observations include the importance of maintaining accreditation, expanding digital marketing, and enhancing patient support services to sustain growth and market leadership.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and integration of reCAPTCHA v3 on contact forms to mitigate spam. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, ensuring GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options were not observed and should be implemented to strengthen defense against common web attacks. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response contact, which could be a compliance gap. Overall, the security posture is robust for a healthcare service website but can be enhanced by adopting additional security best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and compliance.
  3. Regularly audit and update all WordPress components to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance monitoring and logging to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.
  5. Continue to maintain and improve privacy compliance mechanisms, including cookie consent and data protection practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Beacon CARE Fertility
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Beacon CARE Fertility
Description
Beacon CARE Fertility, located in Dublin, Ireland, with access to the world-class expertise and success rates of IVF pioneers CARE Fertility.
Key services
IVF/ICSI, IVF with Genetic Testing (PGTA), Egg Freezing, Fertility Assessments, Reproductive Genetic Testing, Artificial Insemination (IUI), Egg Donation, Publicly Funded IVF (HSE)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Cookiebot, Hotjar, PixelYourSite
Frameworks
Yoast SEO, PixelYourSite
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reCAPTCHA v3 on contact form
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense, Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
PixelYourSite
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 with clear navigation and comprehensive content about fertility services.
  2. Strong privacy and cookie compliance with Cookiebot integration and visible consent dialog.
  3. Multiple trust signals including JCI accreditation, extensive patient testimonials, and partnership with CARE Fertility.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools with appropriate privacy controls.
  5. Contact information is clearly presented with multiple channels including phone, email, physical address, and contact form.
  6. No evidence of security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  7. No signs of WAF or content blocking; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Divi theme, supported by a suite of plugins including Yoast SEO for search optimization and PixelYourSite for marketing analytics. The hosting appears to be provided by SiteGround, inferred from asset URLs. Performance is moderate with deferred CSS loading and asynchronous script execution. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design and accessibility features such as ARIA roles and keyboard navigable elements. SEO is well addressed with meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD schema. Technical risks are minimal but include the need for enhanced security headers and continuous maintenance of third-party scripts to avoid technical debt and potential 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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