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Security report for bccampus.ca

BCcampus · Education · Canada

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

BCcampus is a well-established non-profit organization focused on supporting post-secondary education in British Columbia through open education resources, digital learning initiatives, and collaborative projects. The website reflects a mature digital presence with a clear focus on educational content, events, and community engagement. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and tracking tools, hosted likely within an academic or government infrastructure. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and domain transfer protections, though improvements such as DNSSEC and security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is partially met with a privacy policy but lacks cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, BCcampus presents a trustworthy and professional online presence aligned with its mission and audience.

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

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 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';…

  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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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
75
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
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

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

BCcampus holds a strong market position as a regional leader in educational technology and open education in British Columbia. Funded by the provincial government, it operates with a non-profit model focusing on collaboration and innovation in post-secondary education. Its key services include open textbooks, digital learning support, research facilitation, and hosting educational events. The organization targets educators, institutions, and students, leveraging partnerships and government backing to maintain credibility and influence. The website content and structure support these business goals effectively, with clear navigation and relevant resources.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and domain registration includes transfer and update prohibitions, reducing risk of hijacking. Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms helps mitigate spam and abuse. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers like Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security indicates room for enhancement. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, which could improve transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to protect against common web attacks.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner to comply fully with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve trust and preparedness.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and plugins to minimize vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
BCcampus
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
BCcampus
Description
BCcampus supports the adaptation and evolution of teaching and learning practices in post-secondary institutions across British Columbia through collaboration, communication, and innovation. They facilitate technology advancements, enable research activities, create collaborative spaces, and provide resources such as open textbooks and educational projects.
Key services
Open Education Resources, Digital Learning Support, Research Facilitation, Educational Projects and Grants, Events and Workshops
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, Google Analytics, Smart Slider 3, Contact Form 7, Google reCAPTCHA v3, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms
  • ClientTransferProhibited and clientUpdateProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
LinkedIn Insight
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is well-structured and relevant to education sector.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banner detected despite privacy policy presence.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress).
  5. Security best practices partially implemented; room for improvement in headers and DNSSEC.
  6. Strong trust indicators including government funding and Creative Commons licensing.
  7. Social media presence on LinkedIn and Flickr.
  8. Events and news content are current and well-maintained.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including JavaScript libraries and plugins such as Smart Slider 3 and Contact Form 7. It integrates Google Analytics and LinkedIn Insight for tracking and marketing purposes. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and uses Google Fonts for typography. Hosting appears to be managed via Simon Fraser University name servers, suggesting academic or government infrastructure. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected. Accessibility features are basic but present. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured data. Opportunities exist to improve technical security and privacy compliance.
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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