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Security report for msccruises.ch

MSC Cruises Schweiz · Transportation · Switzerland

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

88/100

Risk levelLow

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

MSC Cruises Schweiz operates as a localized branch of the international MSC Cruises group, providing cruise booking services tailored to the Swiss market. The website offers comprehensive information on cruise deals, destinations, ships, excursions, and onboard experiences, targeting general consumers interested in cruise vacations. The business model focuses on direct online bookings and customer engagement through loyalty programs like the MSC Voyagers Club. The company maintains a strong market position as a major player in the global cruise industry with a dedicated Swiss presence. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Vue.js, jQuery, and integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools such as Marketo, Google Tag Manager, and Ab Tasty. The site is hosted on a robust CDN infrastructure (Akamai) and uses a consent management platform (Didomi) to comply with GDPR requirements. Performance and mobile optimization are good, though accessibility could be improved. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses service workers for enhanced security and performance. While explicit security headers are not fully visible in the provided content, best practices appear to be followed. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of a published security policy or incident response contact is noted. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, though it lacks publicly visible privacy and terms of service pages in the analyzed content. The risk profile is low, with recommendations focusing on enhancing transparency and security documentation.

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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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

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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
82
Security headers
90
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
88

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

MSC Cruises Schweiz benefits from the strong brand and operational backing of MSC Cruises S.A., a global cruise operator. The Swiss site targets affluent leisure travelers seeking cruise vacations across multiple regions including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, and more. The business leverages digital marketing, loyalty programs, and localized content to drive bookings. Partnerships with global marketing platforms and use of advanced analytics indicate a mature digital marketing strategy. The company’s competitive advantage lies in its extensive cruise offerings, modern fleet, and integrated customer experience. Growth indicators include active promotions and multi-language support. The ecosystem includes parent and related MSC domains, with no suspicious affiliations detected.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of a reputable CDN (Akamai), and integration of consent management for GDPR compliance. The presence of multiple third-party marketing and analytics scripts necessitates ongoing security vigilance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. However, the lack of explicit security policy documentation and incident response contacts represents a compliance gap. The site would benefit from publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy and enhancing security headers. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could improve transparency and formal documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service page accessible from the homepage.
  2. Add explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Provide a publicly accessible security policy and incident response contact information.
  4. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards and improve user inclusivity.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MSC Cruises Schweiz
Description
Entdecken Sie die Welt mit MSC Cruises! Buchen Sie Ihre Schiffsreise: Nordeuropa, Mittelmeer, Karibik, Nord- oder Südamerika, Kanada, Asien, Orient nach Abu Dhabi, Saudi-Arabien & Rotes Meer oder Afrika.
Key services
Cruise bookings, Cruise deals and offers, MSC Voyagers Club loyalty program, Booking management, Information on ships, destinations, excursions, onboard services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery 3.7.1, Vue.js (VueCarousel components), Didomi Consent Management SDK, Marketo Munchkin tracking, Google Tag Manager, Akamai Service Worker, Adobe DTM (Dynamic Tag Management), Ab Tasty A/B testing, Privacy Center SDK
Frameworks
Vue.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of service workers for performance and security
  • Consent management for GDPR compliance
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with POST methods

Analytics and tracking

Services
Marketo, Google Tag Manager, Ab Tasty, Adobe DTM
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Marketo, Ab Tasty, Adobe DTM
Tracking pixels
Marketo Munchkin, Ab Tasty
Marketing tools
Marketo, Ab Tasty, Adobe DTM
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and localized for the Swiss market.
  2. Strong use of structured data for SEO and rich snippets.
  3. Comprehensive navigation with multiple service offerings related to cruises.
  4. Use of modern JavaScript frameworks and consent management tools.
  5. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious content.
  6. Contact information is limited to phone numbers; no email addresses publicly listed.
  7. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service page detected in the provided content.
  8. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented via Didomi.
  9. Multiple marketing and analytics tools integrated for user tracking and optimization.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Vue.js and jQuery, supported by a CMS named Kleecks. It leverages Akamai CDN for hosting and performance optimization, and integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools including Marketo, Google Tag Manager, Ab Tasty, and Adobe DTM. The site is mobile optimized and uses service workers for caching and offline capabilities. SEO is supported by structured data (JSON-LD) and proper meta tags. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in accessibility compliance. The technical infrastructure is robust and scalable, suitable for a large enterprise-level travel business.
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.

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