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The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India · Government · India

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) operates as a prominent apex chamber of commerce in India, representing a vast network of over 450,000 members across diverse sectors. The organization focuses on industry advocacy, knowledge dissemination, and fostering business growth through sectoral initiatives and regional development councils. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence, targeting Indian businesses, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. Technically, the site employs a mix of established front-end libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap, with Cloudflare providing DNS and hosting infrastructure, ensuring moderate performance and good mobile optimization. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and Cloudflare DNS usage; however, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers suggests room for improvement. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which could impact user trust and regulatory adherence. Overall, the domain registration data aligns well with the organization's identity, reinforcing legitimacy and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

8 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 Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

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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
20
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
44

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

ASSOCHAM holds a significant market position as India's oldest apex chamber of commerce, leveraging its extensive membership to influence policy and industry standards. Its business model centers on non-profit advocacy, knowledge sharing, and sector-specific initiatives spanning energy, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. The organization engages with government officials and industry leaders, hosting events and producing knowledge reports to support sustainable economic growth. Partnerships with related domains and international councils enhance its ecosystem. The website's content and structure support its role as a knowledge architect and industry facilitator, targeting a broad audience of business professionals and government stakeholders.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and Cloudflare DNS services in use. However, the lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options indicate potential vulnerabilities. Forms collecting sensitive user data (including passwords) lack visible anti-CSRF tokens or advanced input validation in the HTML, which could pose risks if not handled server-side. No incident response or security contact information is provided, limiting transparency in security management. The absence of privacy and cookie policies further weakens compliance posture. Overall, while no critical vulnerabilities are evident, enhancements in security headers, DNS security, and privacy disclosures are recommended to strengthen the security framework.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  3. Add clear and accessible privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance statements.
  4. Incorporate CSRF protection and input validation mechanisms for all forms handling sensitive data.
  5. Provide dedicated security and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India
Description
The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) is the country's oldest apex chamber. It brings in actionable insights to strengthen the Indian ecosystem, leveraging its network of more than 4,50,000 members.
Key services
Industry advocacy, Sectoral initiatives, Knowledge reports, Events and conferences, Membership services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap 3.4.1, Font Awesome 4.7.0, SweetAlert 1.1.3, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Translate
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of Cloudflare DNS and nameservers

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is accessible with full content and no blocking detected.
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found in the provided content.
  3. Multiple sectoral initiatives and regional councils indicate a broad organizational scope.
  4. Use of Cloudflare DNS and nameservers but no DNSSEC enabled.
  5. Forms collect personal and sensitive data but no visible advanced security measures in HTML.
  6. Google Analytics and Adsense are used, indicating tracking and advertising.
  7. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the provided HTML snippet.
  8. Social media links include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp sharing links.
  9. Website uses multiple external libraries and scripts for UI and analytics.
  10. Content is professional, business-oriented, and safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a traditional front-end stack with jQuery, Bootstrap 3.4.1, and Font Awesome 4.7.0, indicating a somewhat dated but stable technology base. Google Analytics and Tag Manager are integrated for tracking, alongside Google Adsense for advertising. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare, providing performance and security benefits, though DNSSEC is not enabled. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design elements and basic accessibility features. SEO optimization is basic with meta descriptions and viewport settings present but no advanced structured data or Open Graph tags detected in the provided content. The absence of a known CMS suggests a custom-built or proprietary platform. Performance is moderate, with multiple external scripts potentially impacting load times. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's needs but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security practices.
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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