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Security report for ati.org

Advanced Technology International · Government · United States

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Advanced Technology International (ATI) is a well-established non-profit organization specializing in managing research and development collaborations primarily for U.S. government agencies. Positioned as a leader in collaboration management, ATI facilitates innovation by connecting government sponsors with a broad network of innovators including academia, businesses, and nonprofits. Their services focus on accelerating R&D initiatives through consortia and faster acquisition pathways such as OTAs and CSOs. The organization emphasizes high standards with certifications like CMMC Level II and maintains active Top Secret Facility Clearance, underscoring their role in sensitive government projects. Technically, ATI's website is built on a modern WordPress platform using the Avada theme, enhanced with structured data for SEO and accessibility. The site is mobile-optimized and uses standard web technologies including jQuery and Google Analytics for performance and user insights. While the site is secure with HTTPS and no obvious vulnerabilities, it lacks some advanced security headers and a visible cookie consent mechanism, which are areas for improvement. From a security perspective, ATI demonstrates a solid posture with encrypted communications and no exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response page and limited visible security headers suggest room for maturity. The WHOIS data is privacy-protected, which is reasonable given the organization's nature, but limits external verification of domain registration details. Overall, ATI presents a credible, professional, and trustworthy digital presence aligned with its mission to support government R&D efforts. Strategic enhancements in privacy compliance and security transparency would further strengthen their risk profile and stakeholder confidence.

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

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 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

    • 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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  • 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
77
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
78

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

ATI operates in a niche government and non-profit sector focused on R&D collaboration management. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive network, government clearances, and certifications that enable them to handle sensitive projects. The business model revolves around consortium management and facilitating faster acquisition pathways, which likely generates funding through government contracts and grants. Their target customers are government agencies and innovators seeking federal funding and collaboration opportunities. Growth indicators include a 36% annual growth rate and a large active member base exceeding 6300, with a strong emphasis on non-traditional and small business participation. Partnerships with entities like TechConnect and the ATI Foundation expand their ecosystem and influence. The company’s digital presence is professional and consistent, supporting their market position as a leader in collaboration management.

Security posture

ATI's security posture is solid but not fully mature. The website enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive information. Certifications such as CMMC Level II and active Top Secret Facility Clearance indicate strong internal security controls. However, the website lacks explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which are recommended best practices. There is no visible security or incident response policy published, and no dedicated contact channels for security incidents. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism also suggests incomplete privacy compliance. No vulnerabilities or malicious indicators were detected in the website content or scripts. Overall, ATI demonstrates a responsible security approach appropriate for their sector but should enhance transparency and technical controls to meet evolving compliance standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Add a visible cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to improve privacy compliance and user trust.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page with clear contact information for reporting security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and scripts to prevent vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security awareness training to strengthen organizational security culture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Advanced Technology International
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Advanced Technology International
Description
Advanced Technology International (ATI) is a non-profit public service organization that builds and leads consortia of industry and academia to help the federal government execute urgent research and development initiatives. ATI is the largest driver of R&D innovation annually in the nation, supporting government agencies and innovators with collaboration management and faster acquisition pathways.
Key services
R&D collaboration management, Consortium building, Technology scouting, Faster acquisition pathways (OTAs, CSOs, PIAs, CAs), Special Access Program Facilities management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Avada Theme, jQuery, Google Analytics (MonsterInsights plugin), Typekit Fonts, Fusion Builder
Frameworks
Schema.org JSON-LD structured data
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure video embedding
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
MonsterInsights
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich, professional, and targeted to government and innovators.
  3. WHOIS data is not publicly available, indicating privacy protection.
  4. Site uses HTTPS and modern web technologies.
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected.
  6. Social media presence is active and consistent with business.
  7. No security policy or incident response page found.
  8. Certifications like CMMC Level II and Top Secret clearance are highlighted.
  9. Contact information is clearly presented including email, phone, and address.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with the Avada theme, leveraging jQuery and Google Analytics for functionality and tracking. Structured data using JSON-LD is implemented for SEO and rich snippets. The site loads moderately fast with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. The site uses Typekit fonts and Fusion Builder for layout. There is no evidence of outdated or vulnerable libraries. Performance could be improved by optimizing images and enabling caching. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional user experience aligned with the organization's mission.
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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