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Security report for europeanlung.org

European Lung Foundation · Healthcare · United Kingdom

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

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

The European Lung Foundation (ELF) is a well-established non-profit organization founded in 2011, dedicated to improving lung health by connecting patients, the public, and healthcare professionals. It operates internationally with a strong presence in Europe and is affiliated with the European Respiratory Society. The website serves as an information hub, providing educational resources, patient engagement opportunities, campaigns, and fundraising avenues. The target audience includes patients with lung conditions, healthcare providers, and the general public interested in lung health. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, leveraging modern tools such as Gravity Forms for data collection, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, and Facebook Pixel for analytics and marketing. It is hosted with Cloudflare DNS and Mesh Digital Limited as the registrar. The site demonstrates good performance, mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses reCAPTCHA v3 on forms, and provides a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism. However, it lacks DNSSEC and some advanced security headers. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response contact information, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with GDPR and privacy regulations. It effectively balances user experience with privacy and security considerations, making it a reliable resource for its audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
85
Email security
85
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
80

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

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Dark web exposure

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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

ELF occupies a strong position in the healthcare non-profit sector focused on lung health. Its business model centers on education, patient engagement, advocacy, and fundraising. The organization benefits from partnerships with reputable entities like the European Respiratory Society and uses dedicated platforms for training and donations. The website content and structure indicate a mature digital presence aimed at diverse stakeholders including patients, caregivers, and professionals. Growth indicators include multilingual support, active campaigns, and youth engagement programs. The partnership ecosystem is robust, involving educational and fundraising platforms, enhancing ELF's reach and impact.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of anti-bot measures like reCAPTCHA v3. Cookie consent is managed with granular user controls, reflecting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of DNSSEC and some security headers (e.g., CSP, X-Frame-Options) suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contacts is a gap in transparency and readiness. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and publishing relevant policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
European Lung Foundation
VAT number
GB 115 0027 74
Registration number
1118930
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
European Lung Foundation
Description
ELF is a patient-led organisation that works internationally to bring patients and the public together with healthcare professionals to improve lung health and advance diagnosis, treatment and care.
Key services
Information hub on lung conditions, Patient and public engagement, Health campaigns and projects, Events and educational resources, Fundraising and donations
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Gravity Forms, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, Cloudflare DNS
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA v3 on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity
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 clear navigation.
  2. Strong focus on patient engagement and lung health education.
  3. Uses modern web technologies and analytics tools responsibly.
  4. Good privacy and cookie compliance with user consent mechanisms.
  5. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
  6. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact via form only.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with a modern tech stack including Gravity Forms for form handling, Google Tag Manager for analytics management, Microsoft Clarity for user behavior insights, and Facebook Pixel for marketing. Hosting is supported by Cloudflare DNS services, providing performance and security benefits. The site shows good mobile responsiveness, accessibility features, and SEO optimization. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement through optimization of assets and caching. The technical infrastructure is stable and supports the organization's digital goals effectively.
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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