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Security report for dltscience.org

Exponential Science · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Exponential Science is a non-profit foundation launched in 2024 to advance research and innovation at the convergence of blockchain, AI, and other emerging technologies. The organization is led by recognized experts in blockchain and fintech and aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among academia, industry, and policymakers. The foundation supports initiatives such as the MiCA Crypto Alliance and DLT Earth, emphasizing regulatory compliance and sustainable technology development. Technically, the website is built on Webflow with modern web technologies, optimized for performance, mobile, and accessibility. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy policies and terms of service are clearly presented, supporting GDPR compliance. Overall, the organization presents a credible and professional digital presence aligned with its mission.

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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. 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

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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
72
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
75

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

Exponential Science occupies a niche in the technology and non-profit sectors, focusing on deep tech and blockchain research. Its competitive advantage lies in its leadership, partnerships with regulatory and research bodies, and its interdisciplinary approach. The business model centers on research, education, and collaboration rather than commercial sales. Target customers include academic institutions, industry stakeholders, and government entities. Growth indicators include recent launch, active participation in events, and strategic alliances. The partnership ecosystem includes Hedera and other blockchain initiatives, enhancing credibility and resource access.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of certain security headers (e.g., Content-Security-Policy) and lack of a published incident response or vulnerability disclosure policy represent areas for improvement. Compliance with GDPR is supported by clear privacy and cookie policies. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not explicitly documented, suggesting room for enhancement in transparency and preparedness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet or exceed WCAG standards for broader inclusivity.
  5. Develop a long-term security strategy including staff training and continuous monitoring to maintain and improve security posture.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Exponential Science
Description
Exponential Science is a global non-profit foundation advancing research and innovation at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and deep tech. It fosters collaboration across academia, industry, and policy to address complex technological and societal challenges.
Key services
Research and innovation, Collaboration facilitation, Scientific publications and discussion papers, Events and knowledge sharing, Support for regulatory compliance initiatives
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow CMS, Google Tag Manager, Finsweet Cookie Consent, Finsweet Social Share, jQuery 3.5.1
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Webflow Hosting
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Finsweet Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges
  2. Content is rich, professionally presented, and focused on emerging technologies research
  3. Strong emphasis on collaboration and regulatory compliance
  4. Use of modern web technologies and cookie consent mechanisms
  5. No exposed sensitive data or security issues detected
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, likely privacy protected
  7. Contact email is provided with company domain
  8. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Twitter (X), Medium, and YouTube
  9. No phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly listed
  10. No explicit security policy or incident response page found
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages Webflow CMS and hosting, integrating Google Fonts and Google Tag Manager for analytics. The use of Finsweet Cookie Consent and Social Share scripts indicates attention to privacy and user engagement. Performance is optimized with lazy loading images and responsive design. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, with no visible technical debt or deprecated technologies. Opportunities exist to further improve security headers and accessibility compliance. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's mission effectively with scalability and maintainability.
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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