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Eircom Limited · Telecommunications · Ireland

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Eircom Limited operates the website eir.ie, a leading telecommunications provider in Ireland offering broadband, TV, and mobile services. The company positions itself as a market leader with a focus on high-speed fibre broadband and comprehensive mobile plans. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation, mobile optimization, and rich content targeting both personal and business customers in Ireland. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies including OpenCms CMS, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and OneTrust for cookie consent, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though explicit security policy and incident response information are not found. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
63/ 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 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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  • 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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
63
Average
61

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

Eircom Limited's market position as Ireland's top gigabit fibre network provider is supported by its extensive service offerings including broadband, TV, mobile plans, and device sales through partner domains. The business model is subscription-based telecommunications services with additional revenue from device sales and accessories. The company targets residential and business customers in Ireland, leveraging strong brand recognition and digital presence. Partnerships with eir-store.ie and dedicated recruitment site jobs.eir.care indicate a well-structured ecosystem. The website content and structure reflect a focus on customer support, product promotion, and regulatory compliance, supporting sustainable growth and customer retention.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enabled and use of cookie consent tools to comply with privacy laws. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Security headers were not explicitly detected in the provided data, and adding these would enhance protection against common web threats. Overall, the site is secure for typical user interactions but could benefit from enhanced security documentation and proactive disclosure practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Add and enforce security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Eircom Limited
Registration number
907674
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Eircom Limited
Description
Unlimited broadband, mobile & TV deals on No.1 Gigabit Fibre network in Ireland. Great value broadband bundles offering 5Gb speeds & €100 off your bill.
Key services
Broadband, TV, Mobile plans, Mobile phones and accessories, Customer support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Qualtrics Feedback, Swiper Carousel
Frameworks
OpenCms
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused scripts (OneTrust, Google Tag Manager)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Qualtrics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Criteo
Tracking pixels
Qualtrics
Marketing tools
Google Optimize, Qualtrics
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. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented
  3. Clear business and contact information provided
  4. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  6. Strong brand presence with consistent branding and social media integration
  7. No exposed sensitive data or obvious security vulnerabilities in HTML content
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the OpenCms content management system and leverages modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Swiper for interactive elements. Google Tag Manager and OneTrust scripts are used for analytics and cookie consent management, respectively. The site includes responsive design elements and mobile-optimized images, ensuring good performance across devices. While performance is moderate, there is potential for optimization in loading times and script management. The technical infrastructure supports a professional user experience with clear navigation and SEO-friendly metadata. Hosting provider details were not explicitly identified, but the presence of Google services and Qualtrics indicates integration with reputable platforms.
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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