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Security report for devconnect.org

Ethereum Foundation · Technology · Argentina

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Devconnect.org is the official website for Devconnect Argentina 2025, an Ethereum ecosystem event organized by the Ethereum Foundation. The site serves as a comprehensive portal for event information, ticket sales, community engagement, and media partnerships. It targets Ethereum builders, users, and community members, positioning itself as a key event in the blockchain technology space. The business model revolves around event organization, community building, and ecosystem support, with a medium-sized operational scale and a founding date consistent with the domain registration in 2021. Technically, the website is built on modern web technologies including React and Next.js, with integrations for Matomo analytics, YouTube embeds, and external payment processors like Stripe and Daimo Pay. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Hosting details are not explicitly stated but DNS and registrar data indicate a stable setup. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses clientTransferProhibited domain status, and relies on trusted third-party services for payments and ticketing. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and explicit security headers or incident response policies are not publicly documented. No vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear links to comprehensive privacy and cookie policies hosted on ethereum.org. Overall, devconnect.org presents a professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained web presence for a significant Ethereum community event. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing a security policy, and enhancing security headers to further strengthen the security posture and trustworthiness of the site.

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

5 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • 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
49
Security headers
40
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
67

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

Devconnect.org operates as a specialized event platform within the Ethereum blockchain ecosystem, focusing on community engagement and technology showcase. Its market positioning is strong due to backing by the Ethereum Foundation and partnerships with reputable media outlets. The business model is event-driven, generating revenue through ticket sales and supporter programs. The target audience includes developers, users, and enthusiasts of Ethereum technology. Growth indicators include a well-structured calendar, media partnerships, and community-driven initiatives like Destino Devconnect. The ecosystem is supported by integrations with payment processors and form platforms, indicating a robust operational framework.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enforcement and domain transfer protection. The absence of DNSSEC is a minor gap. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found. The use of external trusted services for payments and ticketing reduces risk. However, the lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency. Privacy policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by publishing vulnerability disclosure information and enhancing HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and vulnerability disclosure page to increase transparency and trust.
  3. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Provide incident response contact information to facilitate reporting and handling of security issues.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are included.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ethereum Foundation
Description
Devconnect ARG is the Ethereum World's Fair: A showcase of apps and an event to connect, build, and accelerate Ethereum adoption.
Key services
Ethereum application showcases, Community events and hubs, Coworking space during event, Ticket sales for Ethereum World’s Fair, Supporter and volunteer programs
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Matomo Analytics, YouTube iframe API, Stripe (payment integration via external), Daimo Pay (crypto payment)
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of clientTransferProhibited domain status
  • External ticketing and payment handled by trusted third parties

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional event site for Devconnect ARG 2025 hosted by Ethereum Foundation.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and includes multiple calls to action for tickets and participation.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  4. Good use of external trusted services for ticketing and payments.
  5. No phone contact found; only email support@devconnect.org provided.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policy found on site.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern React-based framework (Next.js) with server-side rendering and static generation for performance. It integrates Matomo for analytics, YouTube iframe API for video content, and external services for ticketing and payments. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible with good SEO practices. Hosting details are not explicit but DNS and registrar data suggest stable infrastructure. The site loads quickly and uses preloading and font optimization techniques. There is no evidence of technical debt or deprecated technologies. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and DNS configuration.
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. 71/100Medium26 findingsView report
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