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Security report for 826dc.org

826DC · Non-profit · United States

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

826DC is a well-established nonprofit organization founded in 2009, dedicated to supporting Washington D.C. students aged 6-18 with free writing programs and publishing opportunities. The organization offers a variety of programs including in-school residencies, field trips, after-school labs, and literacy initiatives, targeting students, educators, and community supporters. Their market position is that of a trusted local nonprofit with a strong community presence and active engagement through social media and events. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern frameworks like Bootstrap and uses common analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics and Mailchimp. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and has domain transfer protections but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, indicating room for improvement. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy linked but no cookie consent mechanism detected. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
    • 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';…

  2. 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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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
42
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
59

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

826DC operates in the nonprofit education sector, focusing on youth writing and literacy in the D.C. area. Their business model relies on donations, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships. The organization maintains a consistent brand and messaging across its digital presence, leveraging partnerships with 826 National and related entities like 826 Digital. Revenue streams likely include donations, grants, and sales from affiliated storefronts. The target customers are students, educators, donors, and volunteers. Growth indicators include active program offerings and a robust online presence. Strategic partnerships with 826 Digital and an online storefront enhance their ecosystem and outreach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections in place. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security maturity. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is publicly available, which could hinder rapid response to security events. The lack of cookie consent mechanisms may also pose compliance risks under GDPR or similar regulations. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a nonprofit but could be enhanced with standard best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner to comply with privacy regulations and inform users about tracking.
  4. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
826DC
Description
826DC is a nonprofit offering free writing programs and publishing opportunities for all D.C. students ages 6-18.
Key services
In-School Writing, Editing, and Publishing residencies, Field Trips writing and bookmaking experiences, Young Authors’ Book Project, After-School Writing Lab, Writing Workshops, Reading All-Stars literacy program
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap 5, Slick Carousel, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Mailchimp, WordPress
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed nonprofit site focused on youth writing education in Washington D.C.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and targeted to students, educators, and donors.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  4. No explicit privacy or cookie consent mechanisms detected.
  5. Social media presence is strong and consistent.
  6. WHOIS privacy protection is used but justified for nonprofit privacy.
  7. No security.txt or incident response info found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Bootstrap 5, jQuery, and Slick Carousel for UI components. SEO is enhanced via the Yoast SEO plugin, and analytics are handled through Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. The site uses Mailchimp for newsletter subscriptions. Performance is moderate with some use of lazy loading for images. Mobile optimization and accessibility are strong, with responsive design and ARIA attributes. Hosting details are limited but the domain is registered via NameCheap with privacy protection. The site could benefit from improved security headers and DNSSEC. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience with room for security enhancements.
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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