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Security report for msf.org

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International · Healthcare · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a globally recognized independent humanitarian organization providing medical assistance to populations affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. The website reflects MSF's mission and global presence with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and multilingual support. The organization targets donors, humanitarian workers, and the general public interested in medical humanitarian aid. Technically, the site is built on Drupal 10, leveraging modern analytics and tracking tools such as Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Facebook Pixel, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and appropriate security headers, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with privacy regulations, supporting MSF's reputation as a leading humanitarian NGO.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

6 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

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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
67
Security headers
40
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
67

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

MSF operates as a large non-profit entity in the healthcare sector, focusing on emergency medical aid worldwide. The website's content and structure emphasize transparency, accountability, and global operations. The organization maintains active social media channels across major platforms, enhancing outreach and donor engagement. The business model relies on donations and public support, with clear calls to action for donations. The site’s technical stack and analytics usage suggest a well-resourced digital presence, supporting effective communication and operational efficiency. No suspicious domains or partners were identified, reinforcing the organization's credibility.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security, reflecting good security hygiene. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. However, the absence of a publicly accessible security policy, incident response information, or vulnerability disclosure program indicates areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of third-party analytics and tracking scripts is managed with a consent framework, supporting privacy compliance. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from enhanced disclosure and direct security contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide explicit contact information for security incidents, such as a security@ or abuse@ email address.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance documentation of certifications and compliance frameworks to strengthen trust signals.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International
Description
MSF is an international, independent organisation. We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare
Key services
Medical humanitarian assistance, Emergency response, Healthcare in crisis zones
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Facebook Pixel, YouTube Widget API
Frameworks
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via GTM), Facebook Pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Hotjar
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured
  2. Content is comprehensive and relevant to medical humanitarian aid
  3. Strong presence on major social media platforms
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  6. WHOIS data is not publicly available, likely due to privacy protection
  7. No explicit security or incident response contact information found
  8. Privacy and cookie policies are present and comprehensive
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10, a modern and widely supported CMS, ensuring a robust content management framework. Integration with Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Facebook Pixel indicates advanced analytics and user behavior tracking capabilities. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features, contributing to a positive user experience. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by the use of multiple external scripts and rich media content. No critical technical debt or outdated technologies were identified. Opportunities exist to optimize loading times and further enhance accessibility compliance.
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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