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Security report for 826la.org

826LA · Non-profit · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

826LA is a well-established non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth aged 6 to 18 through creative writing and tutoring programs. The website presents a clear mission, multiple structured programs, and active engagement channels including social media and donation calls to action. The organization targets students, educators, and community supporters in the Los Angeles area. Technically, the site is built on Squarespace, leveraging modern web fonts and Facebook Pixel for marketing analytics. The site is mobile-optimized with good navigation and professional design. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and HSTS enabled, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a cookie consent banner but lacks explicit privacy and terms of service pages. Overall, the domain appears legitimate though WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is common for non-profits.

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

3 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 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

  3. 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
45
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
73

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 operates in the non-profit education sector with a focus on creative writing and youth development. Its business model relies on free educational programs supported by donations and volunteers. The website's market position is solid within the local community, supported by a consistent brand and active social media presence. Key services include workshops, tutoring, field trips, and initiatives like the Black Writers Initiative. The site’s content and structure indicate a medium-sized organization with a clear mission and community focus. No parent or subsidiary companies are identified. The organization benefits from partnerships such as the Time Travel Mart, which is linked on the site.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS and HSTS enabled, protecting data in transit. The presence of a cookie consent banner indicates awareness of privacy regulations such as GDPR. However, the absence of explicit privacy policy and terms of service pages is a compliance gap. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy is found, limiting transparency for security researchers. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The use of Facebook Pixel introduces moderate user tracking. Recommendations include adding missing security headers, publishing privacy and terms documents, and establishing an incident response contact.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages accessible from the website footer or main navigation.
  2. Implement additional security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Create and publish a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Add clear contact information including company email and phone number for general and security inquiries to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
826LA
Description
826LA is dedicated to unlocking and cultivating the creative power of writing for students ages 6 to 18, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. 826LA envisions a Los Angeles where every child has access to quality writing education and is empowered to express themselves creatively through writing.
Key services
workshops, tutoring, field trips, after school programs, writers workshops, college and career access, summer camp, Black Writers Initiative, Young Authors' Book Project
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace, Typekit Fonts, Google Fonts (Roboto), Facebook Pixel
Platforms
Squarespace CMS
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

Services
Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed non-profit educational platform
  2. No WHOIS registrant data available, likely privacy protected
  3. Cookie consent banner present indicating GDPR awareness
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found
  5. Social media presence across multiple platforms
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy detected
  7. HTTPS and HSTS enabled, but some security headers missing
  8. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in HTML
  9. Multiple internal navigation folders with clear structure
  10. No adult or questionable content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Squarespace platform, utilizing its CDN and built-in CMS features. It uses Typekit and Google Fonts for typography and integrates Facebook Pixel for marketing analytics. The site loads multiple compressed JavaScript bundles from Squarespace, indicating a modern front-end architecture. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and responsive design. SEO is supported by proper meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter cards. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. The site uses a cookie consent banner with opt-in mechanisms, showing some privacy awareness. Hosting and infrastructure are managed by Squarespace, providing reliable uptime 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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