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Security report for apprenticeflorida.com

Apprentice Florida · Government · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Apprentice Florida is a collaborative initiative supported by the Florida Department of Education, FloridaCommerce, and CareerSource Florida, aimed at assisting businesses in establishing apprenticeship programs and educating individuals about career opportunities through apprenticeships. The website positions itself as a state-level facilitator providing resources, guidance, and support to both employers and job seekers within Florida. The business model is focused on workforce development and education, leveraging partnerships with government agencies to enhance apprenticeship adoption across various industries. The site targets businesses seeking to develop talent pipelines and individuals pursuing skilled career paths, emphasizing practical training and retention benefits.

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

5 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 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';…
  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
15
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
73
Average
54

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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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 holds a strong market position as a trusted government-backed apprenticeship program promoter in Florida. Its competitive advantage lies in its partnerships with key state agencies and workforce organizations, enabling access to resources and grant funding. The business model is service-oriented, focusing on education, program establishment, and workforce alignment. Revenue streams are likely government-funded grants and partnerships. The target customer segments include employers in high-growth industries and job seekers interested in apprenticeships. Growth indicators include expanding apprenticeship occupations and increasing employer adoption. The partnership ecosystem includes Florida Department of Education, FloridaCommerce, and CareerSource Florida, enhancing credibility and reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enabled and use of reputable hosting and registrar services. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represent areas for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The site uses standard WordPress security practices but lacks visible incident response or security policy disclosures. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism detected. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for a government-affiliated informational site but could be enhanced with additional controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish explicit security and incident response policies on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  5. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to minimize vulnerabilities and maintain platform security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Apprentice Florida
Description
We assist businesses in establishing apprenticeships, and educate individuals about pursuing careers through apprenticeships.
Key services
Assisting businesses to establish apprenticeship programs, Educating individuals about apprenticeship career paths, Providing resources and guidance for apprenticeship development
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Google Maps API, Slider Revolution, WPBakery Page Builder, Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, Ultimate VC Addons, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, StackAdapt, HubSpot
Frameworks
WordPress CMS, Yoast SEO plugin
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of security plugins (implied by WordPress environment)
  • No exposed sensitive data found in HTML
  • Use of nofollow and noopener on external links

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
StackAdapt, Basis, DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
HubSpot
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 WordPress site focused on apprenticeship programs in Florida.
  2. Strong partnerships with Florida government agencies and workforce organizations.
  3. Use of multiple marketing and analytics tools indicates active digital engagement.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  5. Lack of explicit cookie consent mechanism and security headers are areas for improvement.
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistent domain ownership.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using a modern tech stack including PHP, JavaScript, and popular plugins such as Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, Slider Revolution, and WPBakery Page Builder. Hosting is provided by DreamHost, with domain registration via GoDaddy. The site integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and HubSpot, indicating a mature digital marketing approach. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. The site uses standard fonts and responsive design techniques. Technical risks include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which should be addressed to enhance security posture.
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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