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Security report for bixbyknollsinfo.com

Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association · Non-profit · United States

High risk. 12 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 3 other checks.

Security score

41/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association is a small, community-focused non-profit organization established in 2002, dedicated to supporting local businesses and residents in the Bixby Knolls area of Long Beach, California. The website serves as a hub for community events, business directories, donation campaigns, and programs aimed at fostering neighborhood engagement and economic growth. The organization recently transitioned to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit status to facilitate tax-deductible donations, reflecting its commitment to sustainable community support. The target audience includes local business owners, residents, and community members interested in neighborhood development and events. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme, supplemented by popular plugins such as LayerSlider, DataTables, Contact Form 7, and Bloom for newsletter management. Hosting is provided by Bluehost, with domain registration dating back to 2002, indicating a mature digital presence. The site demonstrates moderate performance and good mobile optimization, though accessibility and SEO optimizations are basic. Analytics integration via MonsterInsights is present but not configured, suggesting room for improvement in data-driven insights. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and has domain transfer protections in place. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no advanced security headers are detected, which could expose the site to certain DNS and web-based attacks. Privacy compliance is lacking, with no visible privacy or cookie policies, and no consent mechanisms for data collection, despite the presence of multiple forms collecting personal information. There is no public incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which could be a concern for transparency and trust. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional in its presentation and business credibility but requires enhancements in privacy compliance and security best practices to align with modern standards. Strategic improvements in these areas will strengthen user trust and regulatory adherence.

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

12 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: PostgreSQL

      Port 5432 (PostgreSQL) is publicly accessible - PostgreSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to PostgreSQL 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';…

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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
15
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
41

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

The Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association occupies a niche as a local non-profit community organization focused on economic and social development within a defined geographic area. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing presence since 2002 and its deep integration with local businesses and residents. Revenue streams primarily come from donations, sponsorships, and limited city funding, with recent funding reductions prompting a shift to a community foundation model. The organization leverages partnerships with payment processors like Square and mailing services like Mailchimp to facilitate donations and communications. Its target customers are local small businesses and community members seeking engagement and support. Growth indicators include active event programming and community outreach. The partnership ecosystem includes local businesses, community leaders, and service providers supporting event management and fundraising.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections active. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options indicates gaps that could be exploited. The use of common WordPress plugins necessitates regular updates and monitoring to mitigate vulnerabilities. The lack of privacy and cookie policies, as well as missing incident response contact information, suggests compliance gaps with GDPR and other data protection regulations. Forms collecting personal data do not show explicit security measures or consent mechanisms, increasing risk exposure. No evidence of malware or phishing was found. Overall, the security posture is functional but requires enhancements in DNS security, header implementation, privacy compliance, and incident response readiness to reduce risk and improve trust.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance and user consent mechanisms.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to harden the website against common web attacks.
  4. Configure and properly integrate Google Analytics or remove unused tracking plugins to avoid unnecessary data collection and potential privacy issues.
  5. Establish and publish an incident response plan and contact channels (e.g., security@ or abuse@ emails) to improve transparency and readiness.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
Description
A community-focused non-profit organization supporting local businesses and neighborhood events in Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, CA. They provide programs, events, business directories, and community resources.
Key services
Community events, Business directory, Programs supporting local businesses, Community foundation and donations, Expo rental space
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, jQuery, LayerSlider, DataTables, Google Fonts, Google Charts, Contact Form 7, Bloom plugin
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Marketing tools
Bloom plugin for email opt-in, Mailchimp (via newsletter forms)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a community non-profit focused on local business improvement.
  2. No privacy or cookie policies found, indicating compliance gaps.
  3. Multiple newsletter subscription forms collecting personal data.
  4. No visible security headers or advanced security configurations.
  5. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information provided.
  6. Social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.
  7. Uses WordPress with Divi theme and common plugins.
  8. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature WordPress platform using the Divi theme, which provides a flexible and visually appealing design. It integrates several well-known plugins for sliders, data tables, forms, and newsletter management, indicating a moderate level of technical sophistication. Hosting is via Bluehost, a reputable provider, and the domain is well-established. Performance is moderate with some reliance on external CDNs for fonts and scripts. Mobile optimization is good, but accessibility features are basic and could be improved. SEO is basic with meta tags present but no advanced structured data or Open Graph tags detected. The site uses modern JavaScript libraries and Google Charts for data visualization. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from modernization in accessibility, SEO, and analytics integration.
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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