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Security report for msccruises.se

MSC Cruises Sverige · Transportation · Sweden

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

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

MSC Cruises Sverige is the Swedish localized website for MSC Cruises, a major international cruise line offering affordable cruises in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, and worldwide. The site enables customers to book and manage cruises, excursions, drink packages, and other add-ons online, targeting general consumers interested in cruise vacations. The business is positioned as a large transportation and hospitality company with a strong brand presence and a loyalty program (MSC Voyagers Club). Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, integrates marketing and analytics tools like Marketo and Adobe Launch, and is hosted on a CDN likely provided by Akamai. The site is mobile optimized with good SEO and accessibility basics, though some accessibility features could be improved. Performance is moderate, with service workers used for enhanced loading and security. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses service workers for security and performance. While explicit security headers are not fully confirmed, no vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is basic, with a cookie consent mechanism present but no clearly linked privacy or terms of service pages. Contact information is prominently displayed, but no dedicated security or incident response policies are published. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences. The lack of WHOIS data for the exact domain is explained by it being a subdomain or alias, with the parent company MSC Cruises S.A. being a reputable entity. Strategic recommendations include publishing clear privacy and security policies, enhancing accessibility, and maintaining regular security audits.

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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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
85
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
83

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

MSC Cruises Sverige operates as a regional extension of MSC Cruises S.A., focusing on the Swedish market. The business model centers on direct online bookings and management of cruise vacations, supplemented by ancillary services such as excursions and drink packages. The company leverages a loyalty program to retain customers and enhance engagement. Market positioning is strong due to MSC's global brand recognition and extensive cruise offerings. The website integrates advanced marketing tools to support customer acquisition and retention. Growth indicators include multi-language support and integration with global MSC platforms. Partnerships are evident through social media and parent company links. The company targets leisure travelers seeking cruise vacations, with a focus on affordability and convenience.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and use of modern service workers for enhanced security and performance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. However, explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options are not clearly present and should be verified. Privacy compliance is partial, with cookie consent implemented but lacking visible privacy and terms of service documentation. Incident response readiness is not publicly documented. The use of third-party marketing and analytics scripts introduces a moderate tracking footprint, which should be managed carefully to maintain GDPR compliance. Overall, the security posture is good but can be improved by publishing clear security policies and enhancing header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive and easily accessible privacy policy and terms of service on the website.
  2. Implement and verify security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against clickjacking and MIME sniffing.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards for broader compliance and user inclusivity.
  4. Establish and publish an incident response policy and contact channels for security issues.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and marketing tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure GDPR compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
MSC Cruises Sverige
Description
MSC Cruises Sverige offers affordable cruises in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, and worldwide. Customers can book and manage cruises, excursions, drink packages, and other add-ons online.
Key services
Cruise bookings, Excursions, Drink packages, Booking management, MSC Voyagers Club loyalty program
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Vue.js, Google Tag Manager, Marketo, Adobe Launch, Akamai Service Worker
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
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper input sanitization (inferred)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Marketo, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Marketo Munchkin, Adobe Launch
Marketing tools
Marketo, Adobe Launch
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. WHOIS data for the exact domain is missing, likely because www.msccruises.se is a subdomain or alias.
  3. Strong use of modern JavaScript frameworks and marketing tools.
  4. Privacy and terms of service pages are not clearly linked or found.
  5. Contact phone number and call-back form are prominently available.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. Good branding consistency and professional design.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Vue.js framework and is served over HTTPS with Akamai CDN and service workers for performance and security. It integrates marketing automation and analytics tools including Marketo and Adobe Launch, as well as Google Tag Manager. The site uses a CMS named Kleecks. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, though some security headers are not explicitly confirmed. The site uses multiple preloaded images and scripts to optimize loading times. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable online presence.
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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