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Security report for box.org

Box.org · Technology · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Box.org is a nonprofit organization specializing in secure cloud content management and file sharing services tailored for nonprofits and social impact organizations. Established in 2005, it has positioned itself as a trusted provider in the nonprofit technology sector, offering collaboration tools that emphasize security and compliance. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, and clear contact channels, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and user trust. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including VideoJS for media playback and Adobe Target for marketing and analytics, ensuring a responsive and performant user experience across devices. Security is robust, with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, alongside recognized certifications such as SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, underscoring its dedication to data protection. While WHOIS data is unavailable due to privacy protection, the overall domain and website characteristics support legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include publishing a dedicated security policy and vulnerability disclosure to further enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 100 · Low
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

3 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

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  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
100
Security headers
55
Email security
60
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
85
Average
81

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

Box.org operates in the technology sector with a niche focus on nonprofit organizations, providing cloud-based content management and secure file sharing solutions. Its business model revolves around supporting social impact entities with technology that meets stringent security and privacy standards. The organization benefits from certifications that enhance its competitive advantage and market credibility. Its partnership with Box.com suggests a strong ecosystem collaboration, leveraging established cloud infrastructure. The website's professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive policies indicate a well-managed digital strategy aimed at building trust and facilitating user engagement. Growth indicators include the adoption of advanced marketing tools and analytics, positioning Box.org for sustained relevance in the nonprofit technology space.

Security posture

The security posture of Box.org is strong, demonstrated by the use of HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and adherence to recognized standards such as SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected during analysis. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy and vulnerability disclosure program suggests room for improvement in transparency and incident response readiness. The use of Adobe Target and other third-party scripts is managed without evident security risks. Overall, the organization exhibits a mature security culture appropriate for its sector, but should consider enhancing its public security documentation and incident response contacts to align with best practices and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security controls and practices.
  2. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide explicit incident response contact information for security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance.
  5. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Box.org
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Box.org
Description
Box.org is a nonprofit organization focused on providing secure cloud content management and file sharing services to nonprofits and social impact organizations.
Key services
Secure file sharing, Cloud content management, Collaboration tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, VideoJS player, Adobe Target, Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Frameworks
VideoJS, Adobe Target
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Modern security headers implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Use of secure cookies
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Adobe Target
Marketing tools
Adobe Target
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design
  2. Strong focus on nonprofit sector with secure cloud services
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies present
  4. No WHOIS data available, likely due to privacy protection
  5. Security headers and HTTPS are properly implemented
  6. Use of Adobe Target for marketing and analytics
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content
  8. Contact information available via contact page and footer
  9. No visible vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is built on modern web standards with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, incorporating VideoJS for media and Adobe Target for marketing optimization. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is fast, aided by CDN usage and efficient resource loading. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting details are not disclosed, but the presence of advanced marketing and analytics tools indicates a mature technical environment. Opportunities exist to improve technical documentation and further enhance accessibility 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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