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Security report for delaplainefoundation.org

Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. · Non-profit · United States

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. is a private family foundation based in Frederick, Maryland, focused on philanthropic giving to enrich communities and families. The foundation supports programs in arts, education, health, human services, historical preservation, and spiritual enlightenment primarily in Frederick County and surrounding areas. It operates as a small non-profit entity with a legacy dating back to 2003, positioning itself as a leader in local philanthropic efforts. The website provides clear information about grant application processes, deadlines, and sponsorship protocols, targeting nonprofit organizations and community stakeholders. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins such as Smart Slider 3 and Yoast SEO, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. The site is mobile optimized and uses Google Analytics and StatCounter for visitor tracking. Hosting is provided by Hostopia Canada Corp, and the domain is longstanding and stable. However, there are gaps in privacy compliance, as no explicit privacy or cookie policies are found, and security headers are missing. DNSSEC is not enabled, which could improve domain security. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and does not expose sensitive data or vulnerable libraries visibly. There is no evidence of incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies, which are recommended for improved security posture. Overall, the site is professional and trustworthy but could enhance compliance and security practices. The overall risk assessment is moderate with recommendations to implement privacy and cookie policies, enable DNSSEC, add security headers, and provide incident response information to strengthen trust and security culture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

9 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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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
42
Security headers
15
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
55

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

Delaplaine Foundation holds a strong market position as a philanthropic leader in Frederick County, Maryland. Its business model centers on grant making and sponsorships to nonprofits aligned with its mission. The foundation's revenue streams likely come from family endowments and investments. Target customers include local nonprofits and community organizations seeking funding. The foundation demonstrates growth indicators through updated grant-making practices and increased local impact focus. Partnerships appear limited to community advisory councils and nonprofit grantees. The website reflects a stable operation with clear governance and transparency through annual reports and certifications. Strategic observations suggest a focus on sustainability and local community enrichment, with potential to expand digital engagement and compliance maturity.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, and no critical vulnerabilities are visible in the website code or plugins. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security reduces defense-in-depth. DNSSEC is not enabled, which could mitigate DNS spoofing risks. There is no public incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, limiting transparency and preparedness. Data protection practices appear basic, with no explicit privacy or cookie policies, which may expose compliance risks under GDPR or similar regulations. The security culture is not explicitly communicated, and no dedicated security contacts are provided. Overall, the site is secure for general use but would benefit from enhanced security controls and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism to improve GDPR and privacy compliance.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  3. Add essential security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to strengthen browser security.
  4. Develop and publish an incident response plan and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and maintain security posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Delaplaine Foundation, Inc.
Registration number
EIN 52-2278038
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Delaplaine Foundation, Inc.
Description
A private family foundation based in Frederick, MD, supporting programs dedicated to the enrichment of communities and families.
Key services
Grant making, Sponsorships, Community enrichment programs
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Smart Slider 3, Yoast SEO, Google Analytics, Responsive Menu Pro
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Analytics with consent
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, StatCounter
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
StatCounter
Tracking pixels
StatCounter
Marketing tools
Google Site Kit
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed with clear navigation and relevant content.
  2. No privacy or cookie policies are explicitly found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical address.
  4. Use of modern WordPress plugins and SEO tools indicates good digital maturity.
  5. No security headers detected; DNSSEC is not enabled.
  6. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  7. No social media links detected on the homepage.
  8. Website content is safe and appropriate for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Smart Slider 3, and Yoast SEO plugin for SEO optimization. Hosting is provided by Hostopia Canada Corp, with a domain registered since 2003, indicating a mature infrastructure. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts and responsive design for mobile devices. Accessibility features are basic but present. The site uses Google Analytics and StatCounter for visitor tracking, integrated via JavaScript. There is no evidence of advanced frameworks or custom backend technologies. Technical risks include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which could be addressed to improve resilience. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs but has room for modernization and enhanced security.
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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