Arcus Foundation is a well-established non-profit organization focused on advancing LGBT social justice and the conservation of great apes and gibbons. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, including grants, educational resources, and advocacy materials targeting activists, conservationists, and social justice communities. The foundation positions itself as a key player in its niche with a consistent brand and professional presentation. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern frameworks such as Bootstrap and integrates third-party services like Google Tag Manager and CookieYes for analytics and privacy compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms, though explicit security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection, which is common for non-profits. Overall, the site demonstrates a strong commitment to privacy, accessibility, and user experience, making it a trustworthy platform for its audience.
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NIS2 and GDPR posture
GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7
NIS2 Art. 21(2)
a(a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
b(b) Incident handling: One indicator
c(c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
d(d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
e(e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
f(f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
g(g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
h(h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
i(i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
j(j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside
Partly checked
One indicator
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.
Security headers
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High
Missing X-Frame-Options header
Prevents clickjacking attacks
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TLS certificates and expiry
DNS records
SPF, DKIM and DMARC
Security headers
GDPR and NIS2 posture
Exposed services
Third-party trackers
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
67
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
70
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
Add-on
Leaked records that mention arcusfoundation.org, from OffSeq Breach.
No leaked records found
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Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.
Business context
Business profile
The Arcus Foundation operates in the non-profit sector with a dual focus on LGBT social justice and wildlife conservation. Its business model revolves around grantmaking and advocacy, targeting NGOs, activists, and community organizations. The foundation leverages partnerships with related organizations such as State of the Apes and ILGA World to extend its impact. The website content and structure indicate a medium-sized organization with a clear mission and established market position. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a preference for controlled communication channels via contact forms. The foundation's digital ecosystem includes social media sharing capabilities and integration with marketing and analytics tools, supporting outreach and engagement efforts.
Security posture
The website maintains a good security posture with HTTPS enabled and use of Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate spam. Cookie consent is managed via CookieYes, providing users control over tracking preferences, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, the site lacks explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could enhance protection against common web attacks. No signs of vulnerable libraries or exposed credentials were found. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which could be improved to increase transparency and readiness. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the organization's risk profile but could benefit from enhancements in header policies and incident response visibility.
Recommendations
Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to strengthen defense-in-depth.
Publish a clear security policy and vulnerability disclosure program to improve transparency and encourage responsible reporting.
Enhance incident response readiness by providing dedicated security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
Regularly audit and update all CMS components and third-party plugins to mitigate risks from outdated software.
Improve contact information availability by adding verified company emails and phone numbers to facilitate communication.
Site observations
Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.
Business
Company
Arcus Foundation
Description
Arcus Foundation is dedicated to supporting LGBT Social Justice and Great Apes & Gibbons Conservation.
Key services
Grantmaking for LGBT social justice, Grantmaking for great apes and gibbons conservation, Educational content and advocacy
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent
Technology
Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Bootstrap 3.1.0, FontAwesome 4.0.3, jQuery 3.7.1, Mapbox.js 2.1.0, Google Tag Manager, CookieYes Consent Management
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good
Security
Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
HTTPS enforced
Cookie consent banner with customization
Use of Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection
Analytics and tracking
Services
HubSpot, Vimeo, YouTube
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good
Advertising
Ad networks
Google Tag Manager, DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA, CookieYes
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good
Site quality
Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high
Key observations
Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
Content is rich, relevant, and professionally presented
Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms in place
No exposed sensitive data or obvious vulnerabilities detected
WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, which is common for non-profits
No direct contact emails or phone numbers found, only contact forms
Use of modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress)
Social media sharing links present but no direct social media profile links detected
Technical notes
Notes
The website is built on WordPress 6.8.3, utilizing Bootstrap 3.1.0 for responsive design and FontAwesome for icons. It integrates Mapbox for mapping features and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing tags. CookieYes manages cookie consent with a detailed consent banner and category toggles, supporting GDPR compliance. The site loads multiple JavaScript libraries including jQuery and various theme-specific scripts. Performance is moderate with some room for optimization. Accessibility features such as ARIA roles and screen reader text are present, enhancing usability. SEO is supported by Yoast SEO plugin with proper meta tags and structured data in JSON-LD format. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional user experience.
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.
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