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Security report for mstcn.org.uk

Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Norfolk · Non-profit · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Norfolk is an independent charity dedicated to providing therapy services, information, and support to individuals affected by multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions in Norfolk, UK. The organization operates a therapy center staffed by a team of therapists and offers room hire services to support its operational costs. The website reflects a local, community-focused non-profit with clear contact details and a donation mechanism, positioning it as a trusted resource within its niche. Technically, the website is built using modern web technologies, including JavaScript and web fonts, and is hosted by Fasthosts Internet Ltd. It employs a progressive web app manifest and service worker for enhanced user experience and mobile optimization. The site uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect its contact form and implements a cookie consent banner, indicating attention to privacy compliance. However, explicit security headers and detailed security policies are absent. From a security perspective, the site benefits from HTTPS encryption and basic security best practices but lacks advanced security headers and incident response information. No vulnerabilities or suspicious domains were detected. Privacy compliance is supported by the presence of a privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism, though GDPR-specific details are basic. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid digital presence for a small non-profit charity, with good content quality, technical implementation, and business credibility. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security policy, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure process to further strengthen trust 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

3 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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

  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
57
Security headers
45
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
65

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

The charity operates in the healthcare non-profit sector, focusing on multiple sclerosis therapy and support services in Norfolk. Its business model combines direct therapy services with room hire to generate revenue supporting operational costs. The organization targets individuals affected by MS and neurological conditions, positioning itself as a local trusted provider. The website's donation link indicates reliance on community support and fundraising. The absence of parent or subsidiary companies suggests independent operation. The charity maintains a consistent brand and provides clear contact information, enhancing its market credibility. Growth indicators include community events such as quiz nights and active engagement through the website. The partnership ecosystem is minimal, with no explicit partner domains identified.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to strong security posture with HTTPS enforced and reCAPTCHA protecting user input forms. The presence of a cookie consent banner aligns with privacy best practices. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No incident response or security policy information is published, which could hinder rapid response to security events. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The site does not appear to use vulnerable libraries. Overall, the security culture appears basic but adequate for the organization's size and scope.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and stakeholders.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are in use.
  5. Enhance privacy policy details to explicitly address GDPR compliance and data retention practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Norfolk
Description
Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Norfolk is an independent charity offering services, information and support to those affected by multiple sclerosis and other long-term neurological conditions. They have a team of therapists and offer room hire at competitive rates.
Key services
Therapy services for MS and neurological conditions, Room hire for therapy and other uses, Information and support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google reCAPTCHA, Web fonts (Cantarell, Poppins)
Platforms
Web, PWA (manifest present), Service Worker registered
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • reCAPTCHA on contact form
  • Cookie consent banner

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a well-maintained charity site focused on MS therapy in Norfolk.
  2. Clear contact information and donation link present.
  3. Good use of modern web technologies and mobile optimization.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and compliant.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response info found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript-based platform, likely using WSB Website Builder, with integration of Google reCAPTCHA and web fonts for improved aesthetics. It supports progressive web app features such as a manifest and service worker, indicating a focus on mobile and offline usability. Hosting is provided by Fasthosts Internet Ltd, a reputable UK hosting provider. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected, and mobile optimization is good. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) describing the business location and hours. Accessibility features are basic but present. Technical risks are low, though the absence of advanced security headers and policies could pose future risks.
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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