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Security report for sense.org.uk

Sense · Non-profit · United Kingdom

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

Sense is a well-established national disability charity in the United Kingdom dedicated to supporting disabled people with complex needs. The organization provides a range of services including support, advocacy, and campaigning to improve the lives of disabled individuals. Their website reflects a professional and accessible digital presence, targeting disabled people and their supporters. The charity maintains a strong market position within the non-profit sector, leveraging digital tools to engage donors and beneficiaries effectively. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with WooCommerce for e-commerce capabilities, enhanced by Yoast SEO for search optimization and Cookiebot for cookie consent management. The site employs modern web technologies including Google Tag Manager and various analytics and marketing pixels, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Mobile optimization and accessibility are well addressed, ensuring a positive user experience across devices. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements key security headers, demonstrating good security hygiene. Cookie consent and privacy policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, reflecting a strong commitment to user privacy. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact suggests areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, Sense's website is trustworthy, professional, and compliant with privacy regulations. The lack of WHOIS data for the subdomain is explained by domain naming rules and does not detract from the legitimacy of the organization. Strategic recommendations include publishing a security policy, providing incident response contacts, and implementing a vulnerability disclosure program to further enhance trust and security posture.

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

3 findings 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  2. 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

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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
52
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
77

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

Sense operates as a large non-profit organization focused on disability support and advocacy in the UK. Their business model centers on charitable services funded through donations and fundraising campaigns. The website's integration with Stripe for payment processing and active social media presence supports a robust fundraising ecosystem. The charity's market positioning is strong nationally, with clear branding and consistent messaging. The use of structured data and SEO best practices indicates a strategic approach to digital engagement. Partnerships with payment processors and marketing platforms enhance operational efficiency. Growth indicators include active campaigns and comprehensive online resources targeting disabled individuals and their families.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, and Content-Security-Policy. Cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR, and no sensitive data is exposed in the HTML content. The use of third-party scripts is extensive but managed with user consent. However, the absence of a public security policy and incident response contact limits transparency and preparedness. There is no evidence of vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files, which are recommended best practices. Overall, the security posture is strong but could be improved by enhancing communication and formalizing incident response processes.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information to facilitate reporting and response.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to minimize security risks.
  5. Enhance transparency by publishing data protection officer contact details and compliance documentation.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Sense
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sense
Description
We’re Sense, the national disability charity. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.
Key services
Support for disabled people, Campaigning and advocacy, Fundraising
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot, jQuery
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Meta Platforms, Inc., Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Google Ads
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with strong security headers.
  2. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and comprehensive.
  3. Multiple social media and external trusted domains linked.
  4. No signs of malware or phishing detected.
  5. WHOIS data for the exact subdomain is unavailable due to domain naming rules; main domain likely sense.org.uk.
  6. Website is well-structured with good SEO and accessibility features.
  7. Extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing tools with user consent.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform with WooCommerce integration for e-commerce functionality. It uses Yoast SEO for search engine optimization and Cookiebot for cookie consent management, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. The inclusion of Google Tag Manager and multiple analytics/tracking pixels shows a sophisticated approach to marketing and user behavior analysis. Performance is moderate, with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The site uses jQuery and other standard web technologies. There is no explicit hosting provider identified from the data. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party scripts which require ongoing management to prevent vulnerabilities. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid and supports the organization's business goals effectively.
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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