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Security report for experian.ie

Experian Ireland · Finance · Ireland

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Experian Ireland operates as a key regional branch of Experian plc, providing business data, analytical, and marketing services primarily focused on credit information and consumer data in Ireland. The website reflects a mature enterprise-level digital presence with a professional design and comprehensive cookie consent management, indicating strong privacy compliance and user awareness. The technical infrastructure leverages Adobe Experience Manager CMS, Adobe Launch for tag management, and multiple analytics and marketing tools such as Piwik Pro, Hotjar, and Drift chat, demonstrating a modern and integrated technology stack. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforced and bot detection cookies in use, though explicit security headers and incident response information are not evident, suggesting areas for improvement. Overall, the domain and website content align with a reputable financial services provider, though WHOIS data is privacy protected, limiting domain registration transparency.

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

1 finding 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

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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
72
Security headers
80
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
81

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

Experian Ireland holds a strong market position as a leading credit reporting and data analytics provider in the Irish financial sector. Its business model centers on delivering credit data, marketing insights, and analytical services to businesses and consumers. The company benefits from the backing of Experian plc, a global leader in credit services, enhancing its credibility and reach. The website's integration with multiple marketing and analytics platforms indicates a data-driven approach to customer engagement and service optimization. The absence of direct contact information on the site suggests a focus on digital self-service and possibly regulated communication channels. The partnership ecosystem includes Adobe, LinkedIn, and other marketing technology providers, supporting a sophisticated digital marketing strategy.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS enforced and the use of cookie consent mechanisms that comply with GDPR requirements. The presence of cookies and local storage items for bot detection and session management indicates proactive security measures. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and absence of published security or incident response policies represent gaps in transparency and defense-in-depth. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The security score reflects a mature posture suitable for a financial services website but highlights opportunities for enhanced security communication and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen browser security.
  2. Provide a dedicated security policy or incident response page with clear contact channels for reporting security issues.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  4. Consider publishing data protection officer contact details and more explicit GDPR compliance statements to increase transparency.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party integrations and cookie usage to maintain privacy compliance and minimize tracking risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Experian Ireland
Description
It contains all the public and private information recorded in your name and available to lenders carrying out a credit check through Experian.
Key services
Business Data, Analytical Services, Marketing Services, Credit Checking
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Adobe Launch (Adobe DTM), Cookiebot, Piwik PRO, Google Tag Manager, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • Use of security cookies for bot detection

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik Pro, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Adobe, LinkedIn, Brightcove, Drift
Tracking pixels
Piwik Pro, Hotjar, Cookiebot
Marketing tools
Adobe Launch, Drift chat, Cookiebot consent management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses advanced cookie consent management with detailed cookie categorization
  2. Strong use of third-party marketing and analytics tools
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content provided
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies found on the site
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain registration analysis
  6. Website content is professional and targeted at business and consumer credit services in Ireland
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager, a robust enterprise CMS, and utilizes Adobe Launch for tag management, indicating a well-structured digital infrastructure. Integration with Piwik Pro, Hotjar, and Google Tag Manager supports advanced analytics and user behavior tracking. Cookiebot manages consent, reflecting strong privacy governance. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed and accessibility. The site is mobile optimized and SEO friendly, with appropriate meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS or hosting provider details were explicitly found, but the use of Adobe technologies suggests enterprise-grade hosting and support. Technical risks are minimal, though improvements in security headers and incident response readiness are advised.
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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