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Security report for cep-probation.org

Confederation of European Probation · Government · Netherlands

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Confederation of European Probation (CEP) operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing probation services across Europe. Their mission centers on community safety through offender rehabilitation and reintegration, supported by expert groups, projects, and knowledge dissemination. The organization maintains a strong presence in the European criminal justice sector, offering events, newsletters, and a comprehensive knowledgebase to professionals and stakeholders. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, leveraging modern plugins such as Yoast SEO for optimization, Google Analytics for user insights, and Gravity Forms with Google reCAPTCHA for secure data collection. The site demonstrates good mobile responsiveness and moderate performance, though there is room for improvement in accessibility and security headers. From a security standpoint, the site enforces HTTPS and uses CAPTCHA to protect forms, indicating a solid baseline security posture. However, the absence of security headers and cookie consent mechanisms suggests areas for enhancement, especially regarding GDPR compliance. The WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection, which is typical for non-profit entities and does not detract significantly from trustworthiness given the site's professional presentation and EU co-funding. Overall, the website is a credible, well-maintained platform serving a specialized audience in the probation and criminal justice field. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security policies would further strengthen its trust and compliance profile.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

7 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

  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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

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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
85
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
47

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

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 cep-probation.org, from OffSeq Breach.

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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

CEP holds a niche position as a European umbrella organization for probation services, targeting criminal justice professionals and policymakers. Its non-profit model focuses on knowledge sharing, networking, and advocacy rather than commercial revenue. The organization benefits from EU co-funding, enhancing its credibility and operational capacity. The website supports growth through regular events, newsletters, and expert groups, fostering a collaborative ecosystem. While the site lacks direct commercial elements, its strategic partnerships and active content delivery position it well within its sector. The absence of detailed business registration data is typical for non-profits but should be monitored for transparency. CEP's digital presence is professional and consistent, supporting its mission and audience engagement. The integration of analytics and social media indicates a moderate digital maturity, with opportunities to enhance user data privacy and security practices to align with evolving regulatory standards.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with enforced HTTPS and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect form submissions. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable scripts were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options represents a missed opportunity to harden the site against common web attacks. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism may expose the organization to GDPR compliance risks, especially given the use of Google Analytics. No incident response or security policy information is publicly available, which could hinder timely communication in case of security events. The WHOIS privacy protection is justified but limits transparency. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be improved by implementing recommended headers, publishing security policies, and enhancing privacy compliance mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to enhance site security.
  2. Deploy a cookie consent banner/mechanism to ensure GDPR compliance and inform users about tracking.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users and comply with accessibility standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Confederation of European Probation
Description
Confederation of European Probation is a non-profit organization focused on probation services in Europe, aiming to contribute to safer communities by rehabilitating and reintegrating offenders and providing interventions to reduce offending and the impact of crime.
Key services
Expert groups and networks, Projects, Knowledgebase, Events, Newsletter
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, Google Analytics (MonsterInsights), jQuery, Google Maps API, Gravity Forms, Google reCAPTCHA v2
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced with SSL
  • Google reCAPTCHA on newsletter subscription form
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
MonsterInsights Google Analytics plugin
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally maintained WordPress site for a European non-profit organization.
  2. Content is focused on probation services, events, knowledge sharing, and community safety.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  4. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, which is common for non-profits.
  5. Security posture is good but can be improved with additional headers and policies.
  6. No cookie consent mechanism detected, which may be a GDPR compliance gap.
  7. Social media presence is active on major platforms.
  8. No contact phone numbers or emails explicitly listed on homepage; contact via form and postal address only.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform, utilizing popular plugins such as Yoast SEO for search engine optimization, Gravity Forms for form management, and MonsterInsights for Google Analytics integration. The use of Google reCAPTCHA v2 protects forms from automated abuse. The site loads external scripts from trusted sources including jQuery CDN, Google Maps API, and Google Tag Manager. Performance is moderate with some optimization potential, particularly in accessibility and security headers. The site is mobile responsive and well-structured with semantic HTML and JSON-LD structured data for SEO. No major technical debt or outdated libraries were detected, indicating a maintained and modern infrastructure.
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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