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Security report for eastsidepartnership.com

EastSide Partnership · Non-profit · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

EastSide Partnership is a community-focused regeneration charity dedicated to improving the social, economic, environmental, and cultural landscape of east Belfast. The organization operates multiple projects including education, arts, tourism, property, and greenways, aiming to foster a thriving and connected local community. Their digital presence is built on Drupal 7 with a moderate level of technical sophistication, including responsive design and integration of modern JavaScript libraries and Google Tag Manager for analytics. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced but lacks advanced security headers and explicit incident response policies. Privacy compliance is basic with a privacy policy present but no active cookie consent mechanism. The absence of WHOIS registration data is a concern for domain legitimacy, though the website content and social media presence support the organization's authenticity. Overall, the site is professional and trustworthy but could benefit from enhanced security and privacy practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

5 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. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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';…

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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
47
Security headers
40
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
54

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 EastSide Partnership holds a solid position as a non-profit organization focused on community regeneration in east Belfast. Their business model relies on charitable funding, partnerships, and community engagement. The organization targets local residents, volunteers, donors, and stakeholders interested in regional development. Their project portfolio is diverse, covering education, arts, tourism, and environmental initiatives, which indicates a broad impact scope. The website reflects a consistent brand and professional content, supporting their credibility. However, the lack of publicly available WHOIS data and limited security policies suggest areas for improvement in transparency and trust. The partnership ecosystem includes Avec Solutions and other local initiatives, enhancing their operational reach.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS, which is a fundamental security requirement, and does not expose sensitive data in its HTML content. However, it lacks important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options, which could mitigate common web attacks. There is no visible vulnerability disclosure or incident response contact information, which limits the organization's ability to handle security incidents effectively. The use of Drupal 7, an older CMS version, may pose risks if not regularly updated. Privacy compliance is minimal, with no cookie consent mechanism detected, potentially exposing the organization to GDPR compliance risks. Overall, the security posture is moderate but requires enhancements to meet best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Establish and publish an incident response policy and provide clear contact channels for security issues to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Deploy a cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy controls.
  4. Regularly update Drupal core and all third-party libraries to the latest secure versions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
EastSide Partnership
Description
EastSide Partnership is a regeneration charity aiming to improve lives across east Belfast through social, economic, environmental, and cultural projects. It focuses on supporting and developing a thriving, connected, and welcoming east Belfast community.
Key services
Avec Solutions, EastSide Learning, EastSide Greenways, EastSide Property, EastSide Tourism, EastSide Arts, Neighbourhood Renewal, Newtownards Road regeneration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.12, Drupal 7, Flexslider, Colorbox, Superfish, FitVids, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Drupal 7
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is focused on community regeneration and local projects in east Belfast.
  3. No forms detected on the homepage; mailing list subscription link present but no form HTML found.
  4. Social media presence is strong with multiple platforms linked.
  5. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts found.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present but lack explicit consent mechanisms.
  7. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which reduces trust score.
  8. Website uses Drupal 7, which is an older CMS version but still functional.
  9. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and tracking.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 7, utilizing a range of JavaScript libraries such as jQuery 1.12, Flexslider, Colorbox, and Superfish for UI enhancements. Google Tag Manager is integrated for analytics and tracking purposes. The site demonstrates good mobile responsiveness and a clear navigation structure. Performance is moderate, with no critical errors or broken elements detected. However, the use of an older CMS version suggests potential technical debt and security risks. SEO optimization is basic, with proper meta tags but limited advanced SEO features. Accessibility features are present but could be improved for better compliance. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's needs but would benefit from modernization and enhanced security configurations.
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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