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Security report for msif.org

Multiple Sclerosis International Federation · Healthcare · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) operates as a global non-profit network dedicated to supporting people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) worldwide. With 44 member organizations and a broad international reach, MSIF provides authoritative information, advocates for improved healthcare access, supports research initiatives, and fosters community engagement. Their market position is unique as the only global federation of MS organizations, emphasizing collaboration and leadership in the MS healthcare sector. Technically, the MSIF website is built on WordPress and leverages modern web technologies including jQuery, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and LinkedIn Insight Tag for analytics and marketing. The site demonstrates good performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility, supported by SEO best practices and structured data for enhanced search visibility. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS, employs Cloudflare for CDN and security, and uses a consent management platform to comply with privacy regulations. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the site lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response information, which could be improved to enhance transparency and preparedness. Overall, the MSIF website presents a professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained digital presence aligned with its mission. The domain's WHOIS data is privacy protected, common for non-profits, but the site provides sufficient trust signals including charity registration and comprehensive contact information. Strategic recommendations include publishing security and incident response policies, adding vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, and enhancing data protection officer visibility to further strengthen security posture and compliance.

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

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 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

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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
15
Email security
65
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
61

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

MSIF holds a strong market position as the sole global federation for MS organizations, enabling it to influence healthcare policy, research funding, and patient support worldwide. Its business model focuses on non-profit collaboration, advocacy, and education rather than commercial revenue. The organization benefits from partnerships with fundraising platforms and donation processing services, expanding its funding channels. The website content targets people affected by MS, healthcare professionals, and affiliated organizations, supporting community building and knowledge dissemination. Growth indicators include active research grants, fellowships, and global campaigns. The partnership ecosystem includes major social media platforms and fundraising services, enhancing outreach and engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforcement, Cloudflare integration, and a consent management platform ensuring GDPR compliance. Tracking technologies are used responsibly with user consent. No critical security flaws or data leaks were identified. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, and vulnerability disclosure process represents a compliance gap and potential risk. The site would benefit from formalizing these aspects to improve transparency and readiness. Data protection officer contact details are not publicly available, which could be addressed to align with best practices. Overall, the security culture appears positive but could be enhanced with documented policies and proactive communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear contact information for the Data Protection Officer to improve GDPR compliance.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and tracking technologies to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance form input validation and monitoring to prevent potential injection or abuse.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
Registration number
05088553
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
Description
The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) is the world’s only global network of MS organisations. We have 44 member organisations from around the globe, as well links to many other smaller organisations. Together we lead the fight against MS and work to improve the quality of life of people affected by MS wherever they live.
Key services
Information dissemination about MS, Research funding and fellowships, Advocacy for access to MS healthcare, Community support and engagement, Events and campaigns
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Tag Manager, Yoast SEO, WordPress, ShortPixel Adaptive Images, Mailchimp
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare for CDN and security
  • Consent management platform for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Secure forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Meta Pixel, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
good

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 comprehensive and professionally presented.
  3. Strong focus on Multiple Sclerosis information, research, and advocacy.
  4. Use of multiple tracking and marketing technologies with consent mechanisms in place.
  5. WHOIS data is privacy protected or unavailable, common for non-profits.
  6. No security or privacy critical issues detected.
  7. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The MSIF website is built on a WordPress CMS platform, utilizing a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and LinkedIn Insight Tag for analytics and marketing. The site uses ShortPixel Adaptive Images for optimized image delivery and Mailchimp for email marketing integration. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features. SEO is well-implemented with Yoast SEO plugin and structured JSON-LD data. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified but Cloudflare is used for CDN and security. The technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable web presence with opportunities for further optimization and security enhancements.
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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