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Security report for adra.org

ADRA International · Non-profit · United States

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

ADRA International is a well-established global non-profit organization focused on humanitarian aid, development, and disaster relief across more than 120 countries. The organization operates through local offices and partners to fight poverty and create sustainable change. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, with comprehensive content targeting donors, volunteers, and partners. The business model is centered on charitable donations, volunteer engagement, and strategic partnerships, positioning ADRA as a leading humanitarian agency with strong trust indicators including multiple certifications and transparent financial disclosures. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor, integrating modern analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, and RudderLabs. The site is mobile optimized with good SEO practices and moderate performance. Hosting and domain registration are stable and consistent with the organization's profile. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration and some security headers, though DNSSEC is not enabled and there is no visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy and cookie policies are present and indicate GDPR compliance, supporting responsible data protection practices. Overall, ADRA International's website demonstrates a mature digital presence with strong business credibility and good security posture. Minor improvements in DNS security and formal vulnerability disclosure could further enhance trust and resilience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

11 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

  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 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

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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
98
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
46

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

ADRA International holds a strong market position as a global humanitarian non-profit with a broad international footprint. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive network of local offices and partners, diverse program areas including health, education, livelihoods, and emergency response, and recognized certifications that enhance donor confidence. The business model relies on donations, planned giving, and volunteer engagement, supported by a well-integrated digital ecosystem for fundraising and community building. Growth indicators include active news updates, leadership announcements, and new program initiatives. The partnership ecosystem includes dedicated platforms for community engagement and gift catalog donations, reflecting strategic digital investments to expand reach and impact.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced with a valid SSL certificate, and domain registration status flags prevent unauthorized changes. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended best practice for DNS security. Security headers are partially implemented but lack a Content-Security-Policy header, which could mitigate cross-site scripting risks. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page is present, limiting transparency for security researchers. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were found in the HTML content. The use of multiple third-party tracking and marketing scripts necessitates ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit but could be improved with enhanced DNS security and formalized vulnerability management.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement a comprehensive Content-Security-Policy header to reduce XSS and injection risks.
  3. Publish a security.txt file and establish a vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet WCAG standards and improve user inclusivity.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Adventist Development and Relief Agency International
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ADRA International
Description
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International serves in more than 120 countries through local offices and partners to fight poverty and create sustainable change.
Key services
Disaster relief, Health programs, Education initiatives, Livelihood support, Emergency response
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, TikTok Pixel, Facebook Pixel, RudderLabs, EmbedPress, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of security headers (partial)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Analytics, TikTok Analytics, RudderLabs
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Adform, Taboola
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, RudderLabs
Marketing tools
RudderLabs
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained.
  2. Content is rich and relevant to the non-profit humanitarian sector.
  3. Multiple certifications and trust badges are prominently displayed.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. No visible security.txt or explicit incident response contacts.
  7. DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a minor security gap.
  8. Privacy and cookie policies are present and appear comprehensive.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Elementor page builder, which provides flexibility and rich content presentation. The tech stack includes popular analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, and RudderLabs for data collection and user tracking. Hosting is managed via GoDaddy with DNS services from EasyDNS. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization especially in mobile responsiveness and accessibility. The site uses multiple CSS and JavaScript libraries including Swiper.js for sliders and EmbedPress for media embedding. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of DNSSEC and some security headers indicates opportunities for modernization and improved security hygiene.
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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