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Security report for aliph-foundation.org

ALIPH Foundation · Other · Switzerland

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The ALIPH Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on protecting cultural heritage in conflict zones to foster peace. The website presents a professional and well-structured digital presence with clear information about their mission, projects, and partners. Their global footprint includes numerous projects and partnerships, positioning them as a recognized actor in heritage preservation. Technically, the site uses modern frameworks such as Bootstrap and Mapbox GL JS, with integration of Google Analytics and reCAPTCHA for security and analytics. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with multimedia content and clear navigation. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though security headers and explicit security policies are absent. WHOIS data is unavailable, which slightly impacts trust but the overall professionalism and transparency mitigate concerns. Privacy compliance is well addressed with GDPR-aligned policies and cookie management. Overall, the site is trustworthy and serves its audience effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

6 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 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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

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

  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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 27 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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  • Security score drift

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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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
73
Average
58

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention aliph-foundation.org, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

ALIPH Foundation operates in the non-profit sector, targeting governments, NGOs, cultural institutions, and donors interested in heritage protection. Their business model revolves around grant funding and project support globally. The foundation maintains a strong partnership ecosystem and communicates actively through newsletters and social media. Their market position is that of a specialized international organization with a medium-sized operational scale based in Switzerland. The website content and structure support their mission and enhance credibility. Revenue streams likely come from donor contributions and partnerships. Growth indicators include active project counts and global presence. Strategic observations suggest continued focus on transparency, digital engagement, and expanding partnerships.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and Google reCAPTCHA is used to protect forms. Cookie consent mechanisms indicate privacy awareness. However, the absence of security headers like Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security or incident response policies represent gaps. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The site lacks a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file, which could improve transparency and incident handling. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit informational site but could be enhanced to align with best practices and compliance frameworks.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure policy and consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security training for staff to foster a security-aware culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ALIPH Foundation
Description
ALIPH Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting cultural heritage in conflict zones and building peace through heritage preservation. It supports projects worldwide to safeguard heritage damaged or threatened by war and conflict.
Key services
Grant funding, Project support, Advocacy for heritage protection
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, Mapbox GL JS, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Font Awesome, Slick Carousel, Infinite Scroll
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Marketing tools
Mailchimp newsletter
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data is unavailable or malformed, limiting domain trust analysis.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided including phone and physical address.
  6. No explicit or adult content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  8. Security headers are not explicitly detected; room for improvement.
  9. No visible vulnerability disclosure or security policy pages.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including Bootstrap for responsive design, Mapbox GL JS for interactive maps, and jQuery for DOM manipulation. It integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for user tracking and performance monitoring, alongside Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection. The site loads multimedia content efficiently and supports infinite scrolling for stories. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO practices including meta tags and Open Graph data. Technical risks are minimal but could be reduced by implementing security headers and improving 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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