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Security report for mwfai.org

Mobile & Wireless Forum · Telecommunications · N/a

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

31/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Mobile & Wireless Forum is an international association focused on mobile and wireless communications, including emerging technologies such as 5G and the Internet of Things. It operates as a membership organization providing resources, publications, events, and advocacy on key industry issues like accessibility, electromagnetic field health, SAR compliance, counterfeit devices, and e-labelling. The website serves as a hub linking to multiple related sites and social media channels, targeting companies and professionals in the telecommunications sector. Technically, the website is built on a Microsoft IIS 10.0 server using ASP.NET and ColdFusion technology. It employs common JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and jQuery UI and uses a responsive navigation plugin (SlickNav). Hosting is provided by Hostek. However, the site lacks HTTPS support and modern TLS protocols, which is a critical security shortfall. Performance metrics are not available, but the site shows basic mobile optimization and accessibility features. From a security perspective, the absence of a valid SSL certificate and HTTPS is the most significant vulnerability, severely impacting the site's security posture. Other security best practices such as HSTS, OCSP stapling, and modern cipher suites are missing. The site does implement HttpOnly and Secure flags on cookies and has a visible cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR compliance. No explicit security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are published. Overall, the site is functional and provides relevant content with good navigation and professional design. However, the lack of HTTPS and modern security configurations poses a risk to user data and trust. Strategic improvements in security infrastructure and transparency would enhance the site's credibility and compliance standing.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
18/ 100 · Critical
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

8 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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';…

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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
50
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
18
Average
31

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 Mobile & Wireless Forum occupies a niche position as an industry association within the telecommunications sector, focusing on mobile and wireless technology evolution. Its business model centers on membership engagement, information dissemination, and advocacy. The organization maintains a network of related websites addressing specialized topics such as EMF health and counterfeit device detection, indicating a diversified content ecosystem. Social media presence across major platforms supports outreach and community building. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the main site suggests a controlled communication approach, likely via contact forms. The domain registration data aligns well with the organization's profile, supporting legitimacy. Growth potential exists through enhanced digital presence and improved security posture.

Security posture

The website's security maturity is low due to the lack of HTTPS and valid SSL/TLS certificates, exposing users to potential data interception and man-in-the-middle attacks. The server uses Microsoft IIS 10.0 with ASP.NET but does not enable any TLS protocols, which is a critical vulnerability. Cookie security is partially addressed with HttpOnly and Secure flags, but absence of HSTS and other security headers weakens defense against common web attacks. No published security policies or incident response contacts limit transparency and preparedness. GDPR compliance is supported by a cookie consent banner and privacy policy, but overall security hygiene requires urgent improvement to protect user data and maintain trust.

Recommendations

  1. Obtain and deploy a valid SSL/TLS certificate to enable HTTPS across the entire site immediately.
  2. Enable modern TLS protocols (TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3) and disable legacy insecure protocols.
  3. Implement HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with includeSubDomains and preload directives.
  4. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency.
  6. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  7. Improve mobile optimization and accessibility to enhance user experience and compliance.
  8. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to avoid vulnerabilities.
Technical notes

Notes

The website runs on a Microsoft IIS 10.0 server with ASP.NET and ColdFusion technology, indicating a legacy but stable infrastructure. The front-end uses jQuery, jQuery UI, and SlickNav for responsive navigation. DNS is managed via Hostek with no DNSSEC or CAA records, which could be improved for DNS security. Performance data is missing, suggesting potential issues with load times or monitoring. The site lacks HTTPS, which is a critical technical deficiency. The use of multiple related domains and social media integration shows a moderate level of digital maturity. Technical debt is evident in the absence of modern security protocols and incomplete performance optimization. Modernization opportunities include migrating to HTTPS, enabling TLS 1.2/1.3, and enhancing SEO and accessibility features.
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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