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Security report for constructionsafety.ca

Construction Safety Association of Manitoba · Other · Canada

High risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Construction Safety Association of Manitoba (CSAM) operates as a trusted regional non-profit organization providing comprehensive safety and health training, certification programs such as COR® and SECOR®, consulting services, and a wide range of safety resources targeted at the construction industry in Manitoba, Canada. Their market position is strong within the regional construction safety sector, supported by professional content and active social media engagement. The website reflects a well-structured digital presence with clear navigation and relevant content for their audience. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using modern frameworks like Bootstrap and Genesis, integrating various plugins for enhanced functionality including Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Presto Player. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though there is room for improvement in accessibility and SEO. Security posture is generally good with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, but lacks important security headers and cookie consent mechanisms, which are critical for compliance and protection. Security-wise, the site does not expose sensitive data and uses standard tracking tools, but the absence of a cookie consent banner and security policies indicates gaps in privacy compliance. The missing WHOIS data for the domain raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, although the website content and business information appear professional and trustworthy. Overall, the risk is moderate with recommendations to enhance security headers, privacy compliance, and verify domain registration details. Strategically, CSAM should focus on improving privacy compliance by implementing cookie consent and publishing security and incident response policies. Enhancing security headers will strengthen defense against common web attacks. Verifying and updating WHOIS information will improve trustworthiness and domain legitimacy. These steps will solidify their digital trust and compliance posture while maintaining their leadership in construction safety training in Manitoba.

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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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 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

    • 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

  4. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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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  • 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
0
Security headers
70
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
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
  • 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

CSAM holds a leading position in the Manitoba construction safety training market, leveraging certifications like COR® and SECOR® as key differentiators. Their business model is centered on providing educational services, certification, and consulting to construction companies and workers, primarily in Manitoba. Revenue streams likely include training fees, certification audits, and consulting engagements. The organization targets construction firms, safety managers, and workers seeking compliance and safety improvements. Their partnership ecosystem includes industry councils and safety organizations, enhancing credibility and reach. Growth indicators include active event promotion, training blitzes, and digital engagement through social media and webinars. The website's professional presentation and comprehensive service offerings support sustained market presence and potential expansion opportunities.

Security posture

CSAM's security maturity is moderate to good. The website enforces HTTPS, uses reputable analytics and tracking tools, and does not expose sensitive information in its HTML content. However, the lack of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a missed opportunity to harden the site against common web vulnerabilities. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism and explicit privacy compliance features indicates potential GDPR and privacy regulation gaps. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published, which limits transparency and preparedness. The missing WHOIS data for the domain is a concern for domain legitimacy and trust. Overall, while no critical vulnerabilities are evident, improvements in security headers, privacy compliance, and domain registration transparency are recommended to elevate the security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance web security.
  2. Deploy a cookie consent banner and privacy compliance mechanisms to meet GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Verify and update WHOIS domain registration information to ensure domain legitimacy and trustworthiness.
  5. Consider establishing a vulnerability disclosure policy and security.txt file to facilitate responsible security reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Registration number
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Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Construction Safety Association of Manitoba
Description
Premier and trusted source for safety and health information, resources, tools, training, and COR®/SECOR® Certification in Manitoba.
Key services
Safety training (online, classroom, job site), COR® and SECOR® certification programs, Consulting services, Safety resources and downloads, Industry news and events
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Presto Player, My Calendar plugin, Elementor, FontAwesome
Frameworks
Genesis Framework, Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar
Marketing tools
ExactMetrics (Google Analytics plugin), Google Language Translator
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on construction safety training and certification in Manitoba, Canada.
  3. Professional design with clear navigation and multiple service offerings.
  4. No privacy or cookie consent banner detected despite use of tracking technologies.
  5. WHOIS data is missing, which is a concern for domain legitimacy verification.
  6. Multiple social media channels are linked, indicating active engagement.
  7. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for security hardening.
  8. No explicit adult or questionable content detected; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using the Genesis Framework and Bootstrap for responsive design. It integrates multiple plugins such as Elementor for page building, Presto Player for media, My Calendar for event management, and ExactMetrics for Google Analytics integration. The site loads JavaScript libraries including jQuery and uses FontAwesome for icons. Performance is moderate with some optimization possible. Mobile responsiveness is good, but accessibility features are basic and could be enhanced. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and functional but could benefit from improved accessibility and security hardening.
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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