The Digital Trust Mark is an independent verification from .IE, Ireland's national domain registry, that your website and email are configured to recognised security standards — and it gives you a visible symbol (the wolfhound mark) to prove it. Think of it as an NCT for your online presence.
How the audit works: the assessment runs automated checks across your website's HTTPS configuration, your TLS encryption setup, your email authentication records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), your DNS security, and your HTTP security headers. To qualify, businesses must score 60% or higher, which earns the right to display the Digital Trust Mark for the calendar year.
It is open to any domain — not just .ie. Whether you run a .com, .org, or any other domain, you can apply. Results are delivered by the next working day, along with a detailed report explaining your score and what to fix.
What Is the Digital Trust Mark?
The Digital Trust Mark is a new initiative from .IE, Ireland's national domain registry. It independently verifies that your website and email are configured to recognised security standards — and gives you a visible symbol (the wolfhound mark) to prove it.
The assessment runs automated checks across your website's HTTPS configuration, your TLS encryption setup, your email authentication records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), your DNS security, and your HTTP security headers. Businesses that score 60% or higher earn the right to display the Digital Trust Mark for the calendar year.
It is open to any domain — not just .ie. Whether you run a .com, .org, or any other domain, you can apply. Results are delivered by the next working day, along with a detailed report explaining your score and what to fix.
For Irish businesses — particularly those in regulated sectors, those pursuing NIS2 compliance, or those seeking cyber insurance — a strong Digital Trust score is becoming a meaningful signal of credibility.
Why It Matters for Your Business
The Digital Trust Mark is not just a badge — it is a practical signal that your business takes security seriously.
Customer Confidence
Visitors see a recognised trust symbol — verified by Ireland's national domain registry, not a self-awarded badge.
Supply Chain Ready
Larger clients and NIS2-regulated organisations are increasingly asking suppliers to demonstrate basic security hygiene.
Insurance Advantage
Cyber insurers look at email authentication and website security. A strong Digital Trust score demonstrates you have the basics covered.
Competitive Edge
Most Irish SMEs have not yet applied. Early adopters stand out — especially in tenders, proposals, and client-facing communications.
What the Digital Trust Mark Checks
The assessment covers five key areas of your digital infrastructure. Here is what each one means and why it matters.
Website & HTTPS
Is your website served over HTTPS? Is the redirect from HTTP configured correctly? Is HSTS enabled to prevent downgrade attacks? These are the basics that every website should have — and many Irish businesses still do not.
TLS & Encryption
Your TLS configuration determines the strength of the encrypted connection between your website and every visitor. Outdated protocols (TLS 1.0, 1.1) and weak cipher suites are common vulnerabilities that attackers actively exploit.
Email Authentication
Can someone send emails pretending to be your business? SPF, DKIM, and DMARC work together to prevent email spoofing — the number one method used in phishing and business email compromise attacks against Irish businesses.
DNS & Domain Protection
DNSSEC protects your domain from DNS hijacking — where attackers redirect your visitors to a fake version of your website. It is one of the most overlooked security controls, and one of the easiest to enable.
HTTP Security Headers
Security headers tell browsers how to behave when loading your website. Without them, your visitors are vulnerable to clickjacking, content injection, and cross-site scripting attacks — even if your website code is perfectly written.
What It Does Not Test
The Digital Trust Mark is a genuine and valuable step — but it tests your digital foundations, not your entire security posture. It does not assess:
- Whether your staff can recognise a phishing email
- Whether you have an incident response plan
- Whether your backups are tested and recoverable
- Whether your internal network is segmented
- Whether you meet NIS2, GDPR, or other regulatory requirements
- Whether your cloud services are securely configured
How to Get the Digital Trust Mark
Check Your Score
Use our free Digital Trust Checker to see where you stand. Fix any issues before you apply — it is free and takes 30 seconds.
Fix the Gaps
If your score is below 60%, our report tells you exactly what to fix. Most issues — SPF, DKIM, DMARC, HTTPS, headers — can be resolved in a day.
Apply at DigitalTrust.ie
Submit your domain for official assessment. Results arrive by the next working day. Score 60%+ and you earn the mark for the calendar year.