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Security report for datafoundation.org

Data Foundation · Government · United States

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in Security headers.

Security score

83/100

Risk levelLow

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

Data Foundation is a well-established non-profit organization founded in 2005, dedicated to advancing data-driven decision making in government. The organization provides research, advocacy, and educational resources to government agencies, policy makers, and data professionals. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, targeting a specialized audience in the government and non-profit sectors. The business model is focused on advocacy and coalition building rather than commercial sales. Technically, the website uses a custom CMS with modern web fonts and iconography, supported by Google Analytics and Tag Manager for user insights. Hosting is managed via GoDaddy, with domain security enhanced by multiple EPP status locks but lacking DNSSEC. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced, though the absence of a published security policy and vulnerability disclosure reduces transparency. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms, indicating GDPR awareness. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professional, and safe for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 100 · Low
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

1 finding 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 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';…

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • 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
85
Security headers
65
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
83

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention datafoundation.org, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

Breach holds no records for datafoundation.org right now. New leaks arrive continuously, so monitoring on Breach alerts you if that changes.

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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

The Data Foundation occupies a niche in government data policy advocacy, leveraging its long domain history and consistent branding to maintain credibility. Its partnerships with platforms like ToucanTech and Guidestar enhance its resource offerings and outreach. The organization targets government entities and data professionals, focusing on research and policy influence rather than commercial transactions. The website's content and structure support this mission with accessible reports, newsletters, and contact channels. The absence of commercial advertising and affiliate programs aligns with its non-profit status. Growth indicators include active content updates and coalition building efforts. Strategic partnerships and clear contact information support stakeholder engagement and trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid baseline security posture with enforced HTTPS and domain locking status codes that prevent unauthorized domain transfers or deletions. However, the lack of DNSSEC implementation is a notable gap that could expose the domain to DNS spoofing attacks. No explicit security policy or incident response information is published, which limits transparency and preparedness communication. The use of third-party scripts like Google Analytics and Font Awesome is standard but requires ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or critical vulnerabilities were detected in the analysis. Recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing a security policy, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure process to enhance security maturity.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  3. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and user data handling.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Data Foundation
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Data Foundation
Description
Data Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on advancing the use of data in government to improve public policy and services. They provide research, advocacy, and resources to promote data-driven decision making.
Key services
Research reports, Policy advocacy, Educational resources, Coalition building
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Font Awesome 6 Pro, Google Fonts, jQuery, Owl Carousel, Custom CMS scripts
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain locked with multiple EPP status codes
  • No DNSSEC enabled (potential improvement area)

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

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. Professional and consistent branding and design
  3. Clear contact information including physical address and email
  4. Use of HTTPS and domain locking status codes enhance security
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published
  6. DNSSEC not enabled, representing a potential security improvement
  7. Use of Google Analytics and Tag Manager for user tracking
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected
  9. Content is relevant to government and non-profit sectors
  10. Privacy and cookie policies are present and include consent mechanisms
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom CMS platform with extensive use of Google Fonts and Font Awesome icons, indicating a modern front-end design approach. JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Owl Carousel are used for interactive elements. The site loads multiple CSS and JS assets from its own domain, suggesting centralized asset management. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in caching and asset optimization. Mobile optimization is good, supported by responsive design elements. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured data, though accessibility features are basic and could be enhanced. Hosting is provided by GoDaddy, a reputable registrar and hosting provider. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's mission but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security controls.
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. 83/100Low23 findingsView report
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