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Security report for esma.org

ESMA · Other · Ireland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

70/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ESMA is an established international network promoting trade discussions between manufacturers and distributors primarily across Europe and globally. The organization has maintained a consistent online presence since 1998, reflecting a mature market position. The website is built on WordPress with modern plugins for SEO and cookie compliance, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS enabled and domain registration protections in place, though DNSSEC is not enabled and no advanced security headers were detected. Privacy compliance is partial, with a cookie consent mechanism present but no visible privacy policy or terms of service pages. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy but could improve transparency and security practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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';…

  2. 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

  3. 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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  • 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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
70

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention esma.org, from OffSeq Breach.

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

ESMA operates as a trade network facilitating connections and discussions between manufacturers and distributors. Its business model centers on networking and information exchange rather than direct sales. The target audience includes European and global manufacturers and distributors seeking trade collaboration. The organization benefits from a long domain history and consistent branding. However, the lack of visible contact details and privacy policies may limit user trust and engagement. The website leverages common WordPress technologies and analytics tools, suggesting a standard digital marketing approach. No direct partnerships or subsidiaries were identified from the domain data.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and domain registration protections that prevent unauthorized transfers or deletions. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could expose the domain to DNS spoofing risks. No advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options were detected, which are recommended to mitigate common web attacks. The cookie consent mechanism indicates awareness of privacy regulations, but the absence of a privacy policy and terms of service pages is a compliance gap. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, limiting transparency in security management. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be enhanced with additional controls and documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing attacks.
  3. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Provide clear and accessible contact information including emails and phone numbers for support and security incidents.
  5. Consider publishing a security policy and vulnerability disclosure program to demonstrate security maturity and transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ESMA
Description
ESMA promotes the discussion of trade between manufacturers and distributors across the entirety of Europe and the rest of the World.
Key services
Trade discussion facilitation, Networking between manufacturers and distributors
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Swiper.js, FontAwesome, Google Analytics, Yoast SEO, WPBakery Page Builder
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientDeleteProhibited domain status
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • ClientUpdateProhibited domain status
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, 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
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional trade network platform for manufacturers and distributors in Europe.
  2. Uses WordPress CMS with common plugins for SEO and cookie compliance.
  3. No privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and active.
  5. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in the provided HTML content.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  7. DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a security improvement opportunity.
  8. SSL is enabled and appears properly configured.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  10. Website content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using popular plugins such as Yoast SEO and WPBakery Page Builder, indicating a standard and maintainable technology stack. It uses jQuery, Swiper.js for carousels, and FontAwesome for icons. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are employed for analytics and marketing tracking. Hosting is provided by OVH, a reputable provider. The site shows good mobile optimization and SEO practices, but accessibility features are basic. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. The absence of DNSSEC and advanced security headers represents technical debt in security. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but has room for modernization and security enhancements.
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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