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Security report for communityjameel.org

Community Jameel · Non-profit · Saudi Arabia

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Community Jameel is a well-established global non-profit organization focused on advancing science, education, and community development. Founded in 2003, it continues the philanthropic legacy of the Jameel family of Saudi Arabia. The organization operates various programs in partnership with academic institutions such as MIT and J-PAL, targeting social impact through scholarships, research, arts, health, and climate initiatives. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence with clear navigation and rich content tailored to a global audience interested in philanthropy and social development. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks like Next.js and React, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. It employs best practices in web development, including the use of security headers and HTTPS, contributing to a strong security posture. Privacy and cookie policies are clearly stated with consent mechanisms, indicating good compliance with GDPR and related regulations. Security-wise, the site demonstrates a mature posture with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, it lacks explicit security policy pages and incident response contacts, which could enhance trust and preparedness. The absence of WHOIS data due to privacy protection is typical for non-profits and does not detract from the site's legitimacy given its affiliations and professional presentation. Overall, Community Jameel's website is a trustworthy, well-maintained platform that effectively communicates its mission and programs while adhering to modern technical and privacy standards. Strategic improvements in security transparency and contact information could further strengthen its credibility and user trust.

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

4 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  3. 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
35
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
73

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

Community Jameel positions itself as a key player in the global philanthropic sector, leveraging partnerships with prestigious academic and research institutions to deliver impactful social programs. Its business model centers on non-profit philanthropy, focusing on education, health, arts, climate, and community resilience. The organization targets a diverse audience including students, researchers, policymakers, and communities in need. Its market presence is reinforced by notable achievements such as Nobel prize affiliations and extensive programmatic reach. The website's content and linked domains reveal a strong ecosystem of partners and collaborators, enhancing its competitive advantage and growth potential. The absence of direct contact details suggests a focus on institutional rather than individual engagement, consistent with its non-profit nature.

Security posture

The website exhibits a robust security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive information. The use of modern web technologies reduces the risk of common vulnerabilities. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms align with GDPR requirements, indicating a commitment to data protection. However, the lack of a dedicated security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and may hinder rapid response to security incidents. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files were found, which are recommended best practices for mature organizations. Overall, the security maturity is high but could benefit from enhanced communication of security governance and incident handling procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security governance and practices.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information to facilitate reporting and handling of security issues.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance visibility of contact information for security and privacy inquiries to build user trust.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Community Jameel
Description
An independent, global organisation launched in 2003 continuing the tradition of philanthropy and community service established by the Jameel family of Saudi Arabia in 1945.
Key services
Community development programs, Scholarships and fellowships, Research and policy initiatives, Arts and health projects, Climate and urban planning labs
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, JavaScript, CSS, Web fonts (woff2, ttf, otf)
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page.
  4. Social media presence is robust across major platforms.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, common for non-profits.
  6. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure found.
  7. Website uses modern web technologies and frameworks.
  8. Security headers and HTTPS are properly implemented.
  9. Content is safe and suitable for general audiences.
  10. Analytics and tracking are present but privacy compliant.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Next.js and React, indicating a modern, server-side rendered React framework that supports SEO and performance optimization. The use of web fonts and optimized images contributes to a visually appealing and fast-loading site. The site is mobile responsive with excellent accessibility features, ensuring usability across devices and for users with disabilities. Analytics and tracking are implemented via Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, balanced with privacy compliance. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or static site generation approach. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but the performance and security headers suggest a professional hosting environment. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a high-quality user experience with minimal technical debt.
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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