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Security report for cities-and-regions.org

Local Governments and Municipal Authorities Constituency (LGMA) · Government · N/a

Partial score · DNS & email only

72/100

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

The website www.cities-and-regions.org serves as the official online presence for the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities Constituency (LGMA), a recognized group within the UNFCCC climate process advocating for local and regional governments. The site provides comprehensive information on their advocacy efforts, initiatives, and participation in global climate negotiations such as COP events. The content is professionally presented with a clear focus on climate governance and multilevel action, targeting local governments, climate negotiators, and sustainability stakeholders. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and frameworks, delivering moderate performance and good mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and no visible vulnerabilities, though security headers and explicit policies could be improved. Privacy compliance is limited due to the absence of visible privacy and cookie policies. WHOIS data is unavailable, which slightly reduces trust but is mitigated by the site's official nature and partnerships. Overall, the site is a credible, well-maintained platform for climate advocacy with room for enhanced transparency and security documentation.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, YouTube, Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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

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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
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
72

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

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 cities-and-regions.org, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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

LGMA positions itself as an important non-profit advocacy entity within the global climate governance ecosystem, representing local governments since 1992. Its business model revolves around advocacy, information dissemination, and coordination of climate initiatives. The organization leverages partnerships with UN-Habitat, ICLEI, and others to amplify its influence. The website reflects a medium-sized entity with a specialized target audience. Revenue streams are likely grant and partnership-based rather than commercial. The site’s content and structure indicate a mature digital presence with consistent branding and active engagement in international climate events. The lack of direct contact information and privacy policies suggests a focus on institutional rather than public-facing communication.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enforced and no exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options is a gap. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is publicly available, which could hinder rapid response to security issues. The use of third-party analytics and advertising scripts introduces some privacy considerations. Overall, the security posture is adequate for an informational site but could be strengthened by adding security headers, publishing security policies, and providing clear incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Provide visible contact information including official emails and phone numbers for better user support and transparency.
  4. Implement and publicize an incident response plan and vulnerability disclosure policy to demonstrate security maturity.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins to ensure they are up to date and do not introduce vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Local Governments and Municipal Authorities Constituency (LGMA)
Description
LGMA serves as the voice of cities and regions in global climate processes, advocating for multilevel climate action and representing local governments in the UNFCCC framework since 1992. It provides updates, advocacy positions, and hosts initiatives related to climate negotiations and urban sustainability.
Key services
Advocacy for local governments in UNFCCC, Information dissemination via bulletins and webinars, Hosting and coordinating climate-related initiatives and events, Providing positions and interventions for COP negotiations
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 5.8, PHP, jQuery 3.6.0, LayerSlider 6.8.4, Slider Revolution 6.1.3, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads Script
Frameworks
WPBakery Page Builder, Jupiter Theme
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager and analytics scripts asynchronously

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Bing Ads
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Bing Ads
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content related to climate advocacy and UNFCCC processes.
  2. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages explicitly found or linked in the homepage content.
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in the visible content or metadata.
  4. Use of multiple analytics and tracking scripts including Google Analytics and Bing Ads.
  5. Website uses WordPress CMS with popular plugins and themes for content management and presentation.
  6. No security policy, incident response, or vulnerability disclosure information is publicly visible.
  7. WHOIS data is unavailable or restricted, limiting domain registration transparency.
  8. Content is safe for general audiences with no adult or questionable material.
  9. Good branding consistency and professional design quality.
  10. Navigation is clear with well-structured menus and content sections.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress 5.8 using the Jupiter theme and WPBakery Page Builder, with additional plugins such as LayerSlider and Slider Revolution for rich media content. It uses jQuery 3.6.0 and integrates Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Bing Ads for tracking and marketing. The site is mobile optimized and uses responsive design techniques. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured content. Accessibility is basic but could be improved with ARIA roles and better keyboard navigation support. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and suitable for the site's informational and advocacy purposes.
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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