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Security report for academian.com

Academian · Education · United States

High risk. 3 critical or high findings in Network security and GDPR outside view.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Academian is a well-established EdTech company founded in 2003, specializing in delivering innovative digital learning solutions and services. Their offerings include strategic consulting, technology solutions, publishing, learning design, and staffing solutions, targeting K-12 learners, higher education, workforce upskilling, and EdTech sectors. The company emphasizes digital transformation and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) commitments, positioning itself as a partner for educational institutions and organizations seeking transformative learning experiences. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern frameworks like Bootstrap and uses popular JavaScript libraries for enhanced user experience. SEO and mobile optimization are well implemented, though accessibility could be improved. Security posture is good with HTTPS and domain transfer protections, but lacks advanced security headers and explicit incident response policies. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with privacy and cookie policies, but lacks explicit consent mechanisms. Overall, the website reflects a credible and professional business with strong market positioning in the EdTech industry.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection
    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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
95
Security headers
90
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
68
Average
66
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

Academian operates in the education and technology sectors, focusing on B2B digital learning solutions. Their market positioning is strengthened by a comprehensive service portfolio and client testimonials, indicating a mature business model with a medium-sized organizational footprint. The company maintains offices in the USA and India, supporting a global presence. Their partnership with FRD Studio for website development suggests a collaborative ecosystem. The absence of terms of service and incident response policies indicates areas for operational maturity improvement. The company leverages Google Analytics for user insights and maintains a LinkedIn presence for professional networking. Growth indicators include a focus on AI in education and workforce upskilling, aligning with current market trends.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a baseline security posture with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protection. However, the lack of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security reduces the overall security robustness. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, which could impact trust and compliance. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file limits transparency for security researchers. Privacy compliance is partial, with privacy and cookie policies present but no active consent mechanism. Overall, the security maturity is moderate with room for improvement in policy transparency and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Publish explicit security and incident response policies to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Introduce a cookie consent mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and other privacy regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Academian
Description
We deliver innovative EdTech solutions and craft custom eLearning experiences. Drive digital transformation with our advanced technology & DEIB commitment.
Key services
Strategic Consulting, Technology Solutions, Publishing Solutions, Learning Design and Digital Learning Products, Staffing Solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Bootstrap 5, jQuery, Slick Carousel, GSAP, ScrollMagic, Yoast SEO
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (gtag.js)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional EdTech company site with comprehensive service and product information.
  2. Content is well-structured with rich media and client testimonials.
  3. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  5. No terms of service page found.
  6. Cookie policy present but no explicit consent mechanism detected.
  7. Multiple office locations with full addresses provided.
  8. Social media presence limited to LinkedIn.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Bootstrap 5 for responsive design and jQuery for DOM manipulation. It uses Slick Carousel and GSAP for animations and interactive elements, enhancing user experience. SEO is managed via Yoast SEO plugin, with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) implemented. Performance is moderate, with external dependencies on Google Fonts, CDNJS, and jsDelivr. Accessibility is basic and could be improved with ARIA roles and better keyboard navigation. The site is mobile optimized and has a clear navigation structure. Technical risks include reliance on multiple third-party scripts and lack of advanced security headers. Modernization opportunities include upgrading to newer JavaScript frameworks and enhancing accessibility compliance.
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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