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AVO Training Institute · Energy · N/a

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

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

AVO Training Institute is a well-established provider of electrical safety and maintenance training with over 60 years of experience. The company offers a variety of training formats including in-person, virtual, and onsite courses, targeting professionals in utilities and industrial sectors worldwide. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, supported by accreditations such as IACET and partnerships with NETA, positioning AVO as a trusted leader in its niche. Technically, the website is built on Drupal 10 and leverages modern analytics and marketing tools like Google Tag Manager and Hotjar. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and provides clear navigation and content relevant to its audience. However, some security best practices such as implementing security headers are missing, and WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable, which slightly impacts trust. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has a robust cookie consent mechanism, indicating good privacy compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contacts suggests room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, the website is professional, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations, serving its business purpose effectively. The main risk lies in the missing WHOIS data which should be investigated further to ensure domain legitimacy and ownership clarity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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 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 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
57
Security headers
35
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
71

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

AVO Training Institute operates in the energy sector, providing specialized electrical training services globally. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing reputation, comprehensive course offerings, and recognized accreditations. The business model focuses on delivering instructor-led training through multiple channels, including onsite customization, which caters to diverse client needs. Revenue streams likely include course fees, certifications, and possibly product sales via the AVO shop. The company targets electrical professionals, utilities, and industrial clients, with a strong presence in North America and international markets. Partnerships with Megger and other industry players enhance its market position and service ecosystem.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS and a comprehensive cookie consent framework supporting GDPR compliance. Use of third-party analytics and marketing tools is managed with user consent. However, the lack of security headers such as Content Security Policy and HSTS reduces defense-in-depth. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which could hinder transparency and incident management. The missing WHOIS data raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, warranting further investigation. Overall, the security maturity is good but can be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and publishing security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content Security Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Investigate and resolve the missing WHOIS registration data to ensure domain ownership legitimacy and reduce trust concerns.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Maintain and regularly update cookie and privacy policies to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving data protection regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
AVO Training Institute
Description
AVO Training Institute provides electrical safety and maintenance training worldwide, offering hands-on, virtual, and onsite courses to equip professionals with real-world skills that save lives and power careers.
Key services
In-person electrical training, Virtual instructor-led training, Onsite customized training, Certifications and safety courses
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, CookiesJSR, Owl Carousel, Font Awesome
Frameworks
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Tag Manager
Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Usabilla
Marketing tools
GetFeedback
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation
  2. Professional electrical training provider with global reach
  3. Strong cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented
  4. No security headers detected in HTML source
  5. WHOIS data missing or unavailable, unusual for .com domain
  6. Multiple external trusted domains linked including parent company Megger
  7. Social media presence on major platforms
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content
  9. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10, a modern and widely supported CMS, indicating a solid technical foundation. It uses popular libraries and services such as Google Tag Manager for analytics, Hotjar for user behavior insights, and CookiesJSR for cookie consent management. The site loads external resources from reputable CDNs and integrates social media and feedback tools effectively. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The absence of security headers and incomplete WHOIS data represent technical risks that should be addressed to improve security posture and trustworthiness.
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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