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Security report for ms-society.ie

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland · Healthcare · Ireland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

MS Ireland is a well-established national charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by multiple sclerosis in Ireland. The organization provides a range of services including information dissemination, support programs, advocacy, and research funding. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting patients, healthcare professionals, donors, and volunteers. The charity operates primarily within the healthcare and non-profit sectors, positioning itself as a leading entity in its domain within Ireland. Technically, the website is built on Drupal CMS, leveraging modern versions (Drupal 8 and 10) and integrates analytics tools such as Matomo and Google Analytics, alongside marketing tools like Cookiebot and Google Tag Manager. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices, although performance is moderate and could benefit from further optimization. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and comprehensive security headers, with cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. Security posture is strong with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact details suggests areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. The domain WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is typical for non-profit organizations, and no suspicious patterns were detected. Overall, the website is trustworthy, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations. Strategic recommendations include publishing a formal security policy, establishing a vulnerability disclosure program, enhancing incident response visibility, and optimizing site performance. These steps will further strengthen trust and security culture while supporting the charity's mission effectively.

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

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 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. 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

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Unregistered MX Record

      MX record points to unregistered domain: mail.leapbroadband.ie

      What to do: Remove or fix MX record pointing to unregistered domain

      • RFC 5321 §5.1
      • NIS2 21(2)(i)
      • IR 2024/2690 12.4: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 12.4: Asset inventory
      • NIST CM-8: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-8: System Component Inventory

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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
42
Security headers
40
Email security
70
DNS health
50
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
95
Average
56

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

MS Ireland holds a strong market position as the primary charity for multiple sclerosis in Ireland. Its business model focuses on non-profit operations funded through donations, grants, and community engagement. The organization targets a diverse audience including patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and donors. Key services revolve around support, advocacy, education, and research funding. The website's integration with social media and analytics platforms indicates a mature digital presence. Partnerships with major platforms like Facebook and Google for marketing and retargeting suggest active outreach efforts. The charity's consistent branding and comprehensive content support its credibility and growth potential within the healthcare non-profit sector.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, and Content-Security-Policy. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, providing granular user control and GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive information or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of a published security policy and incident response contacts limits transparency and may impact stakeholder confidence. The integration of third-party analytics and marketing scripts is standard but requires ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but can be enhanced by formalizing policies and disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive security policy page accessible from the website footer or about section.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information, including dedicated security or abuse email addresses.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to minimize security risks.
  5. Optimize website performance through caching, image optimization, and minimizing script load times.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland
Description
MS Ireland is a national charity supporting people affected by multiple sclerosis in Ireland. They provide information, support services, advocacy, and fund research.
Key services
Information and support services, Advocacy and awareness, Research funding, Community engagement
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 8, Drupal 10, Google Tag Manager, Matomo Analytics, Cookiebot
Frameworks
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with antibot keys

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Meta Platforms, Inc., Google
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Matomo
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses Drupal CMS with modern versions
  2. Cookie consent implemented with detailed cookie categories
  3. Multiple external analytics and marketing services integrated
  4. No WHOIS data available, likely privacy protected
  5. No visible security or incident response policy pages
  6. Contact information and privacy policy are present and accessible
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content
  8. Good security headers and HTTPS configuration
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal CMS, utilizing versions 8 and 10, indicating ongoing maintenance and modernization efforts. It employs Google Tag Manager and Matomo for analytics, and Cookiebot for cookie consent management, reflecting compliance with privacy regulations. The site includes responsive design and accessibility features, enhancing user experience across devices. Performance is moderate, suggesting opportunities for optimization. No hosting provider details were identified from the HTML content. The technical stack is robust for a non-profit organization, balancing functionality, compliance, and user engagement 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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