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Security report for cambridgeinternational.org

Cambridge · Education · United Kingdom

Partial score · DNS & email only

75/100

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

Cambridge International Education is a globally recognized provider of international education programs and qualifications for children and young adults aged 3 to 19. As part of the University of Cambridge, it holds a leading market position in the education sector, offering a broad range of services including curriculum development, assessments, teacher training, and research support. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence aligned with its educational mission. Technically, the website employs a mature technology stack including jwplayer for media, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and OneTrust for consent management, indicating a modern and compliant infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, though some libraries like jQuery are outdated and could benefit from updates. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and consent mechanisms in place, though the absence of explicit security headers and public security policies suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and GDPR adherence. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professionally managed, with a high legitimacy score despite the lack of detailed WHOIS registrant data due to privacy protection. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, updating legacy libraries, and publishing security and incident response policies to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
6of 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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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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  • 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
62
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
79
After the cap
75

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Cambridge International operates in the education sector with a focus on international curricula and qualifications. Its affiliation with the University of Cambridge provides a significant competitive advantage and brand trust. The business model centers on delivering educational content, assessments, and teacher support globally, targeting schools, educators, students, and parents. The company leverages digital platforms for outreach and service delivery, supported by a robust social media presence. Growth indicators include comprehensive program offerings and global reach. Partnerships with educational institutions and adherence to international standards underpin its market position. The website content and structure reflect a mature organization with clear strategic focus on education quality and accessibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS encryption and integration of OneTrust for cookie consent, supporting GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were found in the HTML content. However, the absence of common security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options indicates potential areas for enhancement. The use of an outdated jQuery version could pose risks if not regularly patched. No public security policy or incident response information is available, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. Overall, the security maturity is good but can be elevated by adopting additional best practices and publishing relevant policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Update third-party libraries such as jQuery to the latest stable versions to reduce risk from known vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and stakeholder confidence.
  4. Continue to maintain and enhance privacy compliance mechanisms, including clear data retention policies.
  5. Regularly audit and monitor website security posture and update technologies to align with evolving best practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Cambridge
Description
The world’s leading provider of international education for 3 to 19-year-olds and part of the University of Cambridge.
Key services
International education programs, Qualifications and assessments, Teacher support and training, Research and curriculum development
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jwplayer, jquery 1.11.3, Google Tag Manager, Google Custom Search Engine, OneTrust Consent Management
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Consent management via OneTrust
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Siteimprove Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense
Tracking pixels
Siteimprove Analytics
Marketing tools
OneTrust Consent Management
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to international education.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms are implemented.
  4. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, common for reputable organizations.
  5. No security policy or incident response information publicly found.
  6. Uses several modern tracking and consent technologies.
  7. No suspicious or malicious indicators detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of legacy and modern technologies, including jQuery 1.11.3, jwplayer, Google Tag Manager, and OneTrust for consent management. The HTML structure is valid and includes comprehensive meta tags and JSON-LD structured data for SEO and business information. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization especially in updating legacy scripts. Mobile optimization and accessibility features are well implemented, contributing to a positive user experience. The site lacks explicit CMS identification and hosting provider details. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals effectively but would benefit from modernization efforts to reduce technical debt and improve security.
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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