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Security report for weareillmatic.com

We Are ILL · Non-profit · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

We Are ILL is a nonprofit patient advocacy organization dedicated to redefining perceptions of illness for Black women living with multiple sclerosis. The website serves as a hub for educational resources, community programs, events, and advocacy efforts, positioning itself as a niche leader in the MS nonprofit space. The organization leverages digital platforms including social media and podcasts to engage its target audience effectively. Technically, the website is built on Squarespace, ensuring a modern and responsive design with moderate performance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and HSTS enabled, though some security headers and formal policies are missing. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a cookie consent banner but lacks comprehensive privacy and terms of service documentation. The absence of WHOIS data introduces some uncertainty regarding domain legitimacy, though the website content and external media references support its credibility. Overall, the site is professional and trustworthy but would benefit from enhanced transparency and security documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  4. 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
62
Security headers
35
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
69

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 occupies a specialized niche focusing on Black women affected by MS, providing advocacy, education, and community support. Its business model is nonprofit, relying on donations and community engagement, as evidenced by the prominent 'Donate' call to action. The website's partnership with Wellness Weekend and media coverage in reputable outlets like Essence and Healthline enhance its market position and visibility. The digital presence is well-curated, targeting a specific demographic with tailored content and events. Growth potential is supported by active social media channels and ongoing programming. However, the lack of publicly available corporate registration or WHOIS data may limit trust among some stakeholders.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with enforced HTTPS and HSTS, reducing risks of man-in-the-middle attacks. However, the absence of additional security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options leaves room for improvement against clickjacking and content injection attacks. No evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries was found. The cookie consent mechanism indicates awareness of privacy regulations, but the lack of a formal privacy policy and incident response contact reduces compliance maturity. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were detected, which could hinder coordinated vulnerability reporting. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a nonprofit but should be enhanced to meet higher compliance standards.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve legal compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement additional HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options.
  3. Provide clear contact information including emails and phone numbers for general and security-related inquiries.
  4. Establish and publish an incident response policy and vulnerability disclosure program.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
We Are ILL
Description
We Are ILL is a nonprofit patient advocacy organization with a mission to redefine what sick looks like for Black women living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Key services
Patient advocacy, Educational resources, Community programs, Events such as Wellness Weekend, Podcast content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace CMS, jQuery 3.7.1, Typekit Fonts, Squarespace proprietary scripts
Platforms
Squarespace
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • HSTS enabled
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a nonprofit advocacy platform focused on Black women with MS
  2. Content is rich and well-structured with clear navigation
  3. No WHOIS data available, which reduces domain trust
  4. Uses Squarespace CMS and hosting
  5. HTTPS and HSTS enabled, but missing some security headers
  6. Cookie consent banner present indicating privacy awareness
  7. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  8. Social media links are active and consistent with brand
  9. No privacy policy or terms of service pages detected
  10. No security or incident response policies published
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Squarespace platform, utilizing its proprietary CMS and hosting services. It employs modern web technologies including jQuery and Typekit fonts for enhanced user experience. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, typical for CMS-based sites with rich media content. Accessibility features are basic but could be improved to meet WCAG standards. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured data in JSON-LD format. The lack of custom frameworks or complex backend technologies reduces technical debt but limits customization. Overall, the technical infrastructure is stable and suitable for the organization's needs but could benefit from enhanced accessibility and security 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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