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Security report for cardet.org

CARDET – Center for the Advancement of Research and Development in Educational Technology · Education · Cyprus

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

CARDET is a well-established non-profit organization based in Cyprus, specializing in educational technology research and development. With a history dating back to 2004, it operates internationally, engaging millions through innovative education programs, training, and collaborative projects. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and active social media engagement. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern frameworks and includes essential security features such as HTTPS and reCAPTCHA. Privacy and cookie policies are well implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of explicit security policies and incident response contacts suggests room for improvement in security transparency. Overall, CARDET demonstrates a strong market position in the education and non-profit sectors with a trustworthy and professional online presence.

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

6 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.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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. 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
  3. 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
72
Security headers
15
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
57

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention cardet.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
7
Employees
0
Customers
7
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

3 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

CARDET holds a significant position in the educational technology non-profit sector, leveraging a broad portfolio of projects and international collaborations. Its business model focuses on program design, research, and community empowerment. The organization targets educational institutions, communities, and partners interested in social impact through education. The website's content and structure support its mission and outreach efforts effectively. The presence of multiple social media channels and regular event updates indicate active engagement and growth potential. The domain's long age and consistent registration details reinforce the organization's credibility. No direct commercial activities or revenue streams are evident on the site, consistent with its non-profit nature.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL configuration and uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms, indicating a good baseline security posture. Domain registration includes multiple client status locks, preventing unauthorized domain transfers or deletions. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could enhance DNS security. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which is a gap in transparency and preparedness. The site uses third-party scripts like Google Analytics and UIkit, which should be regularly audited for vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from additional policy disclosures and DNS security enhancements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve domain name system security and prevent DNS spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party plugins and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CARDET – Center for the Advancement of Research and Development in Educational Technology
Description
CARDET is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through innovative education programs, research, and development in educational technology. They operate internationally with actions across 40+ countries, engaging over 3 million people.
Key services
Education program design, Research and development, Training programs, Collaborative projects and initiatives
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, UIkit framework, PHP
Frameworks
UIkit, WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent banner
  • Domain locked with multiple client status prohibitions

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google Site Kit
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich, relevant, and professionally presented.
  3. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact primarily via form and social media.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress) with UIkit framework.
  6. Security posture is good but could be improved with DNSSEC and published security policies.
  7. Social media presence is active and linked.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with the UIkit front-end framework and uses jQuery and Google services such as Analytics and reCAPTCHA. The site is hosted likely via GoDaddy, inferred from the registrar information. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. The site uses lazy loading for images and asynchronous script loading to improve performance. Technical debt appears low, but enabling DNSSEC and improving accessibility would modernize the infrastructure further. The site is well-maintained with regular content updates and event listings.
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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