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Quest Computing Ltd. · Technology · Ireland

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Quest Computing Ltd. is an established Irish technology company specializing in enterprise-level IT solutions tailored for public and private sector organizations. With over 27 years of experience, they provide innovative software solutions that enhance operational efficiency, notably supporting large-scale government services such as the Primary Care Reimbursement Service. Their market position is strengthened by long-term client relationships and ISO 27001 certification, underscoring their commitment to information security. Technically, the website employs legacy technologies such as jQuery 1.9.0 and iosSlider, with basic mobile optimization and accessibility features. The presence of a cookie consent banner indicates awareness of privacy compliance, though there is room for improvement in SEO and modern web standards. No CMS or hosting details are evident, and performance is moderate. From a security perspective, Quest demonstrates maturity through ISO 27001 certification and cookie consent implementation. However, the absence of visible HTTPS confirmation, security headers, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure policies suggests areas for enhancement. The use of outdated JavaScript libraries could pose security risks if not properly maintained. Overall, the website reflects a professional and trustworthy business with solid credibility and compliance foundations. Strategic improvements in technical modernization, security hardening, and privacy transparency would further strengthen their digital posture and stakeholder 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

3 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 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
65
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
62

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

Quest Computing Ltd. operates primarily in the technology sector with a focus on government and public sector clients in Ireland. Their business model centers on delivering customized enterprise software solutions that enable operational efficiency and digital transformation. The company leverages certifications like ISO 27001 to differentiate itself in a competitive market. Their partnership with grantmanagementsoftware.com suggests an ecosystem approach to service delivery. The company targets medium to large organizations requiring robust IT solutions, with a strong emphasis on security and compliance. Growth indicators include long-standing client relationships and a portfolio of successful projects with a 100% success rate claim. The absence of a parent company or subsidiaries indicates independent operation.

Security posture

Quest Computing Ltd. maintains a moderate to strong security posture, evidenced by ISO 27001:2013 certification and implementation of cookie consent mechanisms. However, the website lacks visible HTTPS enforcement confirmation and security headers, which are critical for protecting user data and preventing common web attacks. The use of an outdated jQuery version may introduce vulnerabilities if not patched. No incident response or abuse contact information is provided, limiting transparency in handling security incidents. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file further reduces openness to responsible vulnerability reporting. Overall, while the company demonstrates commitment to security standards, there are gaps in web security best practices that should be addressed to mitigate risks.

Recommendations

  1. Verify and enforce HTTPS across the entire website with strong TLS configurations.
  2. Implement essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Update JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to the latest secure versions to reduce vulnerability exposure.
  4. Publish incident response and abuse contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Develop and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Quest Computing Ltd.
Registration number
146435
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Quest Computing Ltd.
Description
Quest is a leading provider of powerful and innovative Enterprise level solutions which enable organisations to run their operations more effectively. They have over 27 years of experience delivering tailored IT solutions to public and private organisations in Ireland, enabling transformation into more sustainable and competitive organisations through technology.
Key services
Enterprise software solutions, Tailored IT solutions, Grant management software, Public sector IT services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.9.0, iosSlider plugin, CookieConsent v3.0.3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • ISO 27001 certification
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
CookieConsent
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website content is fully accessible and professionally presented.
  2. Clear contact information including phone, email, and physical address is provided.
  3. ISO 27001 certification prominently displayed as a trust indicator.
  4. Cookie consent banner implemented with clear link to cookie policy.
  5. No visible forms on the homepage; contact likely via dedicated pages.
  6. No terms of service page found.
  7. No incident response or security contact information found.
  8. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy detected.
  9. Use of older jQuery version (1.9.0) may pose security risks if not updated.
  10. No HTTPS status visible in provided data; recommend verification.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses legacy JavaScript libraries including jQuery 1.9.0 and iosSlider, which may pose security and compatibility risks. The presence of cookie consent scripts from a reputable CDN indicates some attention to privacy compliance. The site lacks evidence of a modern CMS or hosting provider details. Performance is moderate with basic mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is basic with minimal meta tags and no structured data detected. The site structure and navigation are clear and user-friendly, but technical modernization would improve maintainability and security 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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