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Security report for mda.space

MDA Space · Technology · Canada

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

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

MDA Space is a well-established technology company specializing in space mission partnerships with over 55 years of industry experience and more than 450 missions completed. The company operates globally with a large workforce and offers key services in communications satellites, earth and space observation, and space exploration infrastructure. Their market position is strong, recognized as one of Canada's top growing companies, and they maintain a professional and consistent brand presence online. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks like Next.js and React, hosted on Netlify, and integrates Prismic CMS for content management. The site is fast, mobile-optimized, and SEO-friendly. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain protections in place, though there is room for improvement in DNSSEC and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is good with clear policies and cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the website reflects a credible and professional organization with a high level of digital maturity.

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. 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 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
    • 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
52
Security headers
45
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
72

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

MDA Space targets the global space industry, serving partners, investors, and potential employees. Their business model focuses on B2B partnerships in space technology and mission services. The company leverages its long history and extensive mission portfolio as competitive advantages. Revenue streams likely include contracts for satellite systems, space data services, and exploration infrastructure. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem, including investor relations platforms and social media engagement. Growth indicators include recognition as a top growing company and active scholarship programs. Strategic observations suggest a focus on innovation, global expansion, and community engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS, clientTransferProhibited domain status, and no visible sensitive data exposure. However, the absence of DNSSEC and explicit security or incident response policies indicates areas for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found. The lack of a published vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file limits transparency for security researchers. Overall, the security measures are adequate for a corporate website but could be improved to align with best practices and compliance frameworks.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Add explicit Content-Security-Policy headers to mitigate cross-site scripting and related attacks.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are in use.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MDA Space
Description
With a 55-year record of firsts and 450+ missions, MDA Space is a trusted space mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry. Spanning communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure, their expertise and innovations enable ambitious missions and bold visions for tomorrow. They employ approximately 3,800 people globally.
Key services
Communications Satellites, Earth and Space Observation, Space Exploration and Infrastructure, Space Situational Awareness Data Services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Prismic CMS, YouTube embed, Google Tag Manager, Netlify RUM
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Netlify
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with no direct submission URLs (React handled)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich, professional, and well-structured.
  3. Strong branding and consistent messaging about space industry expertise.
  4. Good use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present and implemented with consent mechanisms.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage; contact likely via forms or dedicated pages.
  7. Social media presence is active on major platforms.
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  9. No terms of service page detected.
  10. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, with content managed via Prismic CMS and hosted on Netlify. It employs Google Tag Manager for analytics and integrates YouTube for video content. The site is well-optimized for performance and mobile devices, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured data. The use of clientTransferProhibited status and custom name servers indicates good domain management. However, the absence of DNSSEC and some security headers suggests opportunities for technical hardening. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a robust and professional online presence with minor areas for improvement.
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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