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Security report for pwc.ie

PricewaterhouseCoopers Ireland · Finance · Ireland

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

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

PricewaterhouseCoopers Ireland (PwC Ireland) is a leading professional services firm specializing in tax, advisory, audit, and consulting services. As part of the global PwC network, it serves a broad range of business clients in Ireland, leveraging expertise and technology to help clients outthink, outpace, and outperform. The website reflects a mature enterprise with a strong market position and a comprehensive portfolio of services tailored to business needs. Technically, the website is built on Adobe Experience Manager, utilizing modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and integrates with OneTrust for cookie consent and Adobe DTM for tag management. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, with good performance metrics. Security best practices are observed, including HTTPS enforcement and security headers, though some advanced security policy disclosures are not publicly visible. The security posture is strong with no detected vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and GDPR compliance indicators. Contact information including a Data Protection Officer email is provided, enhancing trust and compliance. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain registration analysis but the website's professional presentation and branding strongly support legitimacy. Overall, PwC Ireland's website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, security, and compliance suitable for an enterprise-level professional services firm. Strategic recommendations include publishing a dedicated security policy and incident response information to further enhance transparency and trust.

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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  • 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
62
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
78

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

PwC Ireland operates as an essential entity within the finance and consulting sectors, targeting businesses requiring tax, audit, advisory, and technology consulting services. Its business model is based on delivering professional services supported by global PwC resources. The firm maintains a strong market position in Ireland, supported by consistent branding and high-quality content. The website indicates a mature digital presence with integrated marketing and analytics tools, reflecting a sophisticated approach to client engagement and data-driven insights. Partnerships are primarily internal within the PwC global network, with no external suspicious or unrelated domains detected.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including CSP and HSTS. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were found in the HTML content. The use of OneTrust for cookie consent and Adobe DTM for tag management indicates attention to privacy and data governance. However, no explicit security policy or incident response contact details are publicly available, which could be improved. No vulnerabilities or outdated libraries were detected. Overall, the security score is high, reflecting good practices aligned with enterprise standards.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Implement and publish a security.txt file to formalize vulnerability disclosure processes.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by detailing data retention policies and user privacy rights.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ireland
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ireland
Description
We unite expertise and tech so you can outthink, outpace and outperform.
Key services
Tax, Advisory, Audit, Consulting, Technology
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), OneTrust Cookie Consent, Adobe DTM (Dynamic Tag Management), JW Player
Frameworks
Adobe Experience Manager
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of CSP headers
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Adobe DTM
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent, Adobe DTM
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms are implemented.
  3. No signs of blocking or WAF challenges detected.
  4. WHOIS data is missing or inaccessible, limiting domain registration analysis.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and Adobe Experience Manager CMS.
  6. Security headers and HTTPS are properly configured.
  7. Contact information and DPO details are present.
  8. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by Adobe Experience Manager CMS, leveraging jQuery and JW Player for media content. It integrates OneTrust for cookie management and Adobe DTM for analytics and tag management. The site is responsive and optimized for mobile devices, with good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times. The technical stack is modern and enterprise-grade, supporting a robust user experience. No critical technical debt or risks were identified, though continuous monitoring and updates are recommended to maintain security and performance.
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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