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Security report for cbf.nl

CBF · Non-profit · Netherlands

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers.

Security score

79/100

Risk levelLow

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

CBF is a well-established Dutch non-profit organization that oversees and certifies charitable organizations to ensure they meet strict quality standards. The website clearly communicates its mission to donors and stakeholders, providing assurance that donations contribute to meaningful causes. The domain has been active since 2003 and is secured with DNSSEC and HTTPS, reflecting a mature digital presence. The technical infrastructure includes modern tools such as Google Tag Manager and Cookiebot for analytics and privacy compliance, and the site is built on Kirby CMS. Security posture is strong with no critical vulnerabilities detected, and privacy compliance is well addressed through a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism. However, the site lacks visible contact information and formal security or incident response policies, which could be improved to enhance trust and transparency. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and serves its non-profit oversight function effectively.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

2 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';…

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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
90
Security headers
55
Email security
70
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
79

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

CBF occupies a key position in the Dutch charitable sector as a trusted certifier and watchdog. Its business model focuses on quality assurance and donor confidence rather than commercial revenue. The organization targets donors and charitable entities, providing certification services that enhance market transparency. The website's content and structure support this mission, with clear messaging and relevant services. The presence of multiple advertising and tracking technologies suggests a balanced approach to funding and analytics, though no direct commercial activities are evident. The long domain age and consistent branding reinforce CBF's credibility in the non-profit sector.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforced and DNSSEC enabled, reducing risks of interception and DNS spoofing. Cookie consent is implemented with granular user controls, supporting GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of multiple third-party scripts requires ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is good for a non-profit organization, but formalizing policies and contact channels would strengthen the posture.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  2. Add a terms of service page to clarify user and donor agreements.
  3. Enhance visibility of official contact information including emails and phone numbers.
  4. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to minimize security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CBF
Description
Het CBF toetst of goede doelen aan strenge kwaliteitseisen voldoen. Aan Erkende Goede Doelen kun je gerust geven. Dan weet je zeker dat jouw donatie daadwerkelijk bijdraagt aan een betere wereld.
Key services
Certification of charities, Quality assessment, Donor assurance
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Cookiebot, ReadSpeaker
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Casale Media
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense, Adform, Meta Platforms, Inc., Casale Media, Improve Digital
Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Twitter, LinkedIn, Cookiebot
Marketing tools
Cookiebot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with DNSSEC enabled domain
  2. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with detailed cookie categories
  3. No visible contact emails or phone numbers on homepage HTML
  4. No terms of service page detected
  5. Privacy policy is present and linked
  6. Multiple third-party analytics and advertising scripts used
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found
  8. Kirby CMS inferred from session cookie
  9. Website content is in Dutch and targets Dutch donors and charities
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including Google Tag Manager for analytics and Cookiebot for cookie consent management, indicating good digital maturity. The CMS is identified as Kirby, a lightweight and flexible system suitable for content-driven sites. Performance is moderate with optimizations for mobile and accessibility in place. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting and domain registration are managed by Exonet B.V., a reputable provider. The site uses multiple external domains for fonts, analytics, and advertising, which should be monitored for security and privacy compliance. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's mission effectively with opportunities for further optimization and security enhancements.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 70/100 −9Medium30 findingsView report
  2. 79/100Low27 findingsView report
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