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Security report for nationalmssociety.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society · Healthcare · United States

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a well-established non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by multiple sclerosis through research funding, advocacy, education, and community programs. The website serves as a comprehensive resource hub for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and donors. It features extensive content including news, events, support groups, and educational materials, positioning the organization as a leader in the MS community. Technically, the website leverages Salesforce Experience Cloud and integrates multiple modern technologies and trusted payment processors, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, strict Content-Security-Policy, and secure payment integrations, although additional security headers could enhance protection. Privacy compliance is robust with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and user-centric design, supporting the organization's mission effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
77
Security headers
75
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
81

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 organization holds a leading market position in the healthcare non-profit sector focused on multiple sclerosis. Its business model relies on donations, fundraising events, and sponsorships, supported by a strong digital presence. The website's integration with major payment platforms and extensive community engagement tools indicates a well-developed partnership ecosystem. The target audience includes MS patients, caregivers, researchers, and donors, with content tailored to each segment. Growth indicators include active event calendars, research funding announcements, and advocacy campaigns. The organization's operations appear transparent and professionally managed, with consistent branding and trust signals reinforcing credibility.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS, a comprehensive Content-Security-Policy, and secure integration of payment gateways such as Stripe, PayPal, and Adyen. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of some common security headers like X-Frame-Options and Strict-Transport-Security suggests room for improvement. There is no publicly available vulnerability disclosure or incident response contact information, which could be enhanced to improve security culture and transparency. Overall, the site is secure for users and aligns with best practices for non-profit healthcare organizations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional HTTP security headers including X-Frame-Options, X-XSS-Protection, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen defense-in-depth.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to provide clear vulnerability disclosure and incident response contact information.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency by providing explicit information about data retention policies and GDPR compliance measures.
  5. Consider adding more visible trust badges or certifications related to data security and privacy to reinforce user confidence.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Description
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people affected by multiple sclerosis through research, advocacy, and community programs.
Key services
MS research funding, Patient and caregiver support programs, Advocacy and awareness campaigns, Educational resources, Fundraising events
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Salesforce, Stripe, PayPal SDK, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Adyen, Evergage, Coveo, LWC (Lightning Web Components), Polyfill.io
Frameworks
Salesforce Lightning, LWC
Platforms
Salesforce
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • Strict Content-Security-Policy with multiple trusted domains
  • Use of HTTPS
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure payment integrations

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Mixpanel, Evergage
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Bing Ads, StickyAdsTV, Exelate, Yahoo Analytics, BlueKai, Rubicon Project, OpenX, Pubmatic, Sharethrough, StackAdapt, 360Yield
Tracking pixels
Mixpanel, Evergage, DoubleClick, Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads, Clarify
Marketing tools
Evergage, Mixpanel, StackAdapt, DoubleClick
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 extensive, well-structured, and professionally presented.
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies and integrations.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. No security or privacy red flags detected in the content or technical setup.
  6. WHOIS data is unavailable due to malformed request; domain likely uses privacy protection.
  7. Multiple trusted payment processors integrated for donations.
  8. Social media presence includes Facebook and likely others.
  9. No adult or questionable content detected; site is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Salesforce Experience Cloud using Lightning Web Components, integrating multiple third-party services for payments, analytics, and marketing. The tech stack includes modern JavaScript frameworks and APIs, with extensive use of Google services for analytics and tag management. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The site uses a strict Content-Security-Policy to control resource loading, enhancing security. There is no indication of legacy or deprecated technologies, suggesting a well-maintained technical environment. Opportunities exist to optimize performance further and enhance security headers for a more robust technical posture.
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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