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Security report for d3js.org

Observable, Inc. · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

D3 by Observable is a mature and widely recognized JavaScript library specializing in bespoke data visualization. Developed and maintained by Observable, Inc., the platform integrates tightly with Observable's collaborative data analysis environment, positioning itself as a leader in the data visualization technology sector. The website offers comprehensive technical documentation, examples, and integration with Observable Plot, catering primarily to developers and data professionals seeking flexible and powerful visualization tools. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as VitePress and is hosted via Cloudflare, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and domain transfer protections, though improvements could be made by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. Privacy compliance is currently minimal, with no visible privacy or cookie policies, which could be a concern for GDPR and other regulations. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and technically sound, but would benefit from enhanced privacy and security disclosures.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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. 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';…
  2. 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

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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
75
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
63

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
1
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain affected

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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

Observable, Inc. operates in the technology sector, focusing on open source and platform-based data visualization solutions. The business model combines free open source software with a commercial collaborative platform, targeting developers, data scientists, and enterprises. The company enjoys a strong market position supported by a large GitHub community and integration with Observable's platform. Revenue streams likely include platform subscriptions and enterprise services. The partnership with Observablehq.com is strategic, enhancing product offerings and user engagement. The company is medium-sized, US-based, and founded in 2011, reflecting stability and maturity in the market. The website content and structure reflect a professional and developer-focused approach, emphasizing technical excellence and community engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections in place. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options indicates room for improvement. No sensitive data or vulnerabilities were detected in the HTML content. The lack of explicit security policies or incident response contacts reduces transparency and preparedness perception. Privacy compliance is weak, with no visible privacy or cookie policies, which could expose the company to regulatory risks. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security.
  2. Implement and publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to enhance GDPR compliance.
  3. Add standard security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, HSTS) to strengthen web security.
  4. Publish explicit security and incident response policies with contact channels.
  5. Consider adding verified contact information to improve trust and compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Observable, Inc.
Description
D3 is a JavaScript library for bespoke data visualization, enabling creation of custom dynamic visualizations with unparalleled flexibility.
Key services
JavaScript data visualization library, Observable Plot high-level charting API, Collaborative data analysis platform (Observable)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, VitePress, Observable components, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
VitePress v1.4.0
Platforms
Observable platform
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

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
  2. No privacy or cookie policies explicitly found
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed
  4. Strong technical documentation and examples provided
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies visible
  6. No advertising or tracking scripts detected
  7. Modern tech stack with VitePress and Observable integration
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and efficient technical stack including VitePress for static site generation and Observable components for interactive features. Hosting via Cloudflare provides performance and security benefits. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured navigation. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom or static site approach. Performance is fast with preloading and module preloading techniques. There is no evidence of technical debt or outdated libraries. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and privacy compliance to reduce risk and improve user trust.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 63/100Medium32 findingsView report
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