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Security report for cgenial.org

Fondation C.Genial · Education · France

High risk. 18 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Fondation CGénial is a French non-profit organization established in 2006, dedicated to promoting science, technology, and related careers among youth. It acts as a bridge between the education sector and industry, engaging students, educators, engineers, and companies through various programs and contests. The foundation enjoys a solid market position supported by partnerships with major corporations such as EDF, Sanofi, and Arkema. The website reflects this mission with relevant content, testimonials, and partner showcases. Technically, the site uses a modern JavaScript stack including jQuery, Matomo analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google reCAPTCHA for form security. Hosting is provided by OVH, a reputable French provider. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and anti-bot measures on forms, but lacks published security policies and DNSSEC. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-structured, serving its educational and non-profit goals effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

18 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: Telnet

      Port 23 (Telnet) is publicly accessible - Telnet - Unencrypted remote access

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Telnet 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: SMB

      Port 445 (SMB) is publicly accessible - SMB - Windows file sharing, high risk

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to SMB 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MSSQL

      Port 1433 (MSSQL) is publicly accessible - MSSQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MSSQL 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
    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: Oracle

      Port 1521 (Oracle) is publicly accessible - Oracle - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to Oracle 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
    • 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

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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
65
Security headers
20
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
35
Average
46

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The foundation operates in the education and non-profit sectors, focusing on science and technology promotion. Its business model relies on partnerships with companies and educational institutions, offering programs like 'Yes We Code!' and 'La semaine des métiers'. The target audience includes students, teachers, engineers, and corporate partners. The foundation's longevity and domain age support its credibility. Revenue streams likely include donations and corporate sponsorships, facilitated via platforms like HelloAsso. The partnership ecosystem is strong, enhancing its market presence and outreach capabilities. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to improve compliance transparency and security communication to further strengthen stakeholder trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented, and Google reCAPTCHA protects forms against automated abuse. Matomo analytics is configured with cookie domain settings, indicating privacy awareness. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers reduces defense-in-depth. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published, which could hinder timely handling of security events. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit educational site but could be improved with formal policies and enhanced DNS security.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy to ensure GDPR compliance and user transparency.
  2. Implement DNSSEC to secure DNS resolution and prevent spoofing attacks.
  3. Add standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to harden the website.
  4. Develop and publish incident response and vulnerability disclosure policies to improve security governance and stakeholder trust.
  5. Consider adding direct company contact emails and phone numbers for improved communication and credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fondation C.Genial
Description
La Fondation CGénial a pour mission de promouvoir les sciences, les technologies et les métiers qui y sont associés. Elle oeuvre également au rapprochement entre le monde de l’entreprise et celui de l’éducation pour faire face aux enjeux d’aujourd’hui et de demain.
Key services
Science and technology promotion, Educational programs and contests, Corporate-education collaboration initiatives, Events like 'La semaine des métiers', 'Yes We Code!'
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.3.1, jQuery UI, Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager (gtag.js), YouTube Iframe API, Google reCAPTCHA v2
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA v2 on forms
  • Matomo analytics with cookie domain set
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is focused on educational and non-profit activities promoting science.
  3. No privacy or cookie policy found, which is a compliance gap.
  4. Use of modern analytics and tracking tools with some privacy considerations.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via forms and social media.
  6. No explicit security policies or incident response information published.
  7. Domain WHOIS data is consistent and trustworthy.
  8. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern JavaScript-based front-end with jQuery and jQuery UI libraries. It integrates Matomo for privacy-focused analytics and Google Tag Manager for marketing tags. Google reCAPTCHA v2 is used for form protection. The site is hosted by OVH, a reputable French hosting provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. The CMS is not explicitly identified but appears custom or proprietary. There is room for technical improvements in security headers and DNS configuration. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the foundation's mission effectively with opportunities for modernization and enhanced 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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