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Security report for aumfilms.org

AUM Films & Media · Media · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

AUM Films & Media is a small non-profit media organization specializing in producing award-winning documentary films focused on social and environmental issues. Their website showcases their films, filmmakers, and educational resources, targeting a general audience interested in impactful media. The organization maintains a professional online presence with consistent branding and active social media channels. Technically, the website is built on Squarespace, leveraging modern web technologies and providing a good user experience with mobile optimization and multimedia content. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and HSTS enabled, though additional security headers and privacy policies are lacking. The absence of WHOIS data due to privacy protection is common for such organizations but slightly reduces transparency. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professionally maintained but could improve privacy compliance and contact transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

6 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Facebook, YouTube, Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
50
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
64

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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Leaked records that mention aumfilms.org, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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 operates in the media and non-profit sectors, focusing on documentary film production and social engagement. Their market position is strengthened by well-known films like Cowspiracy and Seaspiracy, which have garnered attention and awards. The business model revolves around content creation, education, and events, likely funded by donations and grants. The website links to partner film sites, indicating a collaborative ecosystem. Growth potential exists through expanding educational offerings and social campaigns. The lack of explicit business registration details and contact emails suggests a lean operational structure typical of non-profits.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with enforced HTTPS and HSTS, protecting user data in transit. However, it lacks several recommended security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could mitigate risks like clickjacking and cross-site scripting. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file limits transparency in security incident handling. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies, which could expose the organization to regulatory risks. Incident response readiness is unclear due to lack of contact channels for security issues.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with user consent mechanisms to improve GDPR and privacy compliance.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Provide explicit contact information including company emails and phone numbers for support and security incident reporting.
  4. Create and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to foster transparency and responsible security practices.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to improve usability for all users and comply with accessibility standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AUM Films & Media
Description
Award-winning documentary films, groundbreaking investigations, social engagement, events and education center.
Key services
Documentary film production, Social engagement, Educational resources, Events
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace, Typekit fonts, Google Fonts, Plyr video player
Platforms
Squarespace CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • HSTS enabled

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
Squarespace marketing automations
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is built on Squarespace with professional design and multimedia content.
  2. No visible privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the homepage or main sections.
  3. Contact information is limited to a contact page with a form; no explicit emails or phone numbers found.
  4. Social media presence includes Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook official pages.
  5. WHOIS data is not available, indicating privacy protection or query failure.
  6. HTTPS and HSTS are properly configured, enhancing security posture.
  7. No signs of WAF or content blocking detected.
  8. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  9. No analytics or tracking scripts explicitly detected beyond Squarespace defaults.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is hosted on Squarespace, utilizing its CMS and infrastructure, which provides reliable hosting and built-in security features. The tech stack includes Typekit and Google Fonts for typography and Plyr for video playback. Performance is moderate, with some large media assets but generally good mobile responsiveness. SEO is basic with proper meta tags and Open Graph data but could be improved with structured data enhancements. The site lacks advanced analytics or tracking scripts, indicating minimal user tracking. Technical debt appears low due to use of a managed platform, but customization options are limited. Opportunities exist to optimize media delivery and enhance SEO and 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

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