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Security report for ana.net

Association of National Advertisers · Non-profit · United States

Medium risk. 4 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

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) is a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the marketing industry by providing resources, training, advocacy, and events to its members. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content targeting marketing professionals and organizations. The technical infrastructure leverages modern web technologies including jQuery, Bootstrap, and VideoJS, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS enforced and GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms, though the absence of visible security headers and WHOIS data gaps suggest areas for improvement. Overall, the site demonstrates professionalism and trustworthiness, but domain registration inconsistencies warrant further investigation.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

4 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

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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
67
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
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

ANA operates as a membership-driven association serving corporate marketers, nonprofit federations, and solution providers. Its market position is strong within the US marketing industry, offering key services such as leadership practices, events, training, and advocacy. The organization maintains partnerships with major advertising platforms like Amazon, Google, Meta, Pinterest, and TikTok, enhancing its ecosystem. Revenue streams likely include membership dues, event fees, and training programs. The website's content and navigation support a broad target audience of marketing professionals seeking industry insights and growth opportunities.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and secure login forms, with a clear cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. No direct incident response or security policy pages were found, and no security contact emails are provided. The absence of WHOIS data raises questions about domain registration transparency, which could impact trust. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. Overall, the security maturity is moderate but could be enhanced by adding security headers, incident response information, and improving domain registration transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page with clear contact channels to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate risks from vulnerable dependencies.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Verify and update domain registration information to ensure WHOIS data is accurate and publicly available, reinforcing legitimacy.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Association of National Advertisers
Description
The ANA sets the agenda for the marketing industry, driving brand and business growth. It harnesses the intelligence and passion of its members to accelerate marketing success and create lasting impact.
Key services
Membership benefits, Marketing leadership and practices, Events and conferences, Training and development, Marketing knowledge center, Advocacy and government relations
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap 4 and 5, VideoJS, FontAwesome, Google Fonts
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login form with POST method
  • Cookie consent modal with GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Amazon Advertising, Google, Meta, Pinterest, TikTok
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation
  2. Strong branding and consistent marketing industry focus
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanism
  4. Multiple social media channels linked
  5. No visible security headers in HTML source
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, raising questions about domain registration status
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed in visible content
  8. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks
  9. Events and resources prominently featured
  10. No adult or questionable content detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of jQuery, Bootstrap (versions 4 and 5), VideoJS for media playback, and FontAwesome for icons, indicating a modern and flexible front-end stack. Google Fonts are used for typography. The site is mobile responsive with good navigation clarity and SEO optimization. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and accessibility. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional and content-rich user experience but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced accessibility.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 59/100 −14Medium30 findingsView report
  2. 73/100Medium24 findingsView report
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