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Security report for mssocietyindia.org

Multiple Sclerosis Society of India (MSSI) · Healthcare · India

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of India (MSSI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Multiple Sclerosis across India. The website serves as a comprehensive platform for awareness, advocacy, and community engagement, featuring multiple regional chapters, events, campaigns, and educational resources. The organization positions itself as a key player in the healthcare non-profit sector in India, with a focus on enhancing quality of life for MS patients. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern plugins such as Yoast SEO and WPBakery Page Builder, ensuring good SEO and content management capabilities. The site is mobile-optimized and integrates social media channels effectively, although some accessibility features could be improved. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with a good SSL configuration but lacks some security headers and explicit privacy and cookie policies, which are important for compliance and user trust. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data is privacy-protected, which is common for non-profits, but limits direct verification of registrant details. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional, with strong community engagement and positive user feedback. However, it should enhance privacy compliance and security best practices to improve its risk posture and user confidence.

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

7 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 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

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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
77
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
58
Average
54

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

MSSI operates as a medium-sized healthcare non-profit focused on Multiple Sclerosis in India. It maintains a network of chapters in major Indian cities, providing localized support and services. The organization leverages digital platforms for awareness campaigns, educational webinars, and community building. Its business model relies on donations, memberships, and advocacy efforts. The presence of an India MS Map initiative indicates strategic use of data to influence policy and resource allocation. The organization enjoys positive reputation as evidenced by high Google review ratings and active social media presence. Partnerships with related domains like indiamsmap.org enhance its ecosystem. Growth indicators include frequent events and content updates, signaling active engagement and outreach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security posture with HTTPS enforced and no visible sensitive data leaks. However, it lacks several recommended security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could mitigate risks like clickjacking and cross-site scripting. The absence of explicit privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms is a compliance gap, especially under GDPR and similar regulations. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is published, which limits transparency and preparedness. The use of WordPress plugins necessitates regular updates and audits to prevent vulnerabilities. Overall, the security maturity is adequate but could be improved with enhanced policies and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with user consent mechanisms to ensure compliance.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  3. Establish and publicize an incident response plan and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and security readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate risks from outdated components.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to comply with standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Multiple Sclerosis Society of India (MSSI)
Description
Yes We Care!
Key services
Advocacy, Support Services, Campaigns, Webinars, Knowledgebase, Documents and Links, Community Events, India MS Map initiative
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, WPBakery Page Builder, jQuery, Instagram Feed plugin, YouTube Embed Plus plugin, Google Tag Manager
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Use of security plugins implied (WordPress ecosystem)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected
  2. Strong social media integration with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
  3. Multiple chapters across India with dedicated pages
  4. Active blog and event updates
  5. Use of modern WordPress plugins and SEO best practices
  6. No explicit privacy or cookie policy found, which is a compliance gap
  7. No visible contact emails or phone numbers on homepage content
  8. Google reviews embedded showing high satisfaction
  9. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including Yoast SEO for search optimization, WPBakery Page Builder for layout management, and various plugins for social media integration and multimedia embedding. It uses jQuery and Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking. The site is mobile responsive and uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and accessibility. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. The site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring secure data transmission. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's digital presence effectively but could benefit from performance tuning and security hardening.
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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