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Security report for dualityaccelerator.com

Duality Accelerator · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

52/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Duality Accelerator is a specialized accelerator program focused exclusively on quantum technology startups, based in Chicago and affiliated with the University of Chicago. It provides startups with business training, access to advanced facilities, and mentorship from leading quantum experts, positioning itself as a premier hub for quantum innovation. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand aligned with its academic and industry partners. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using the Divi theme, with modern JavaScript libraries and Google Analytics for tracking. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced, but lacks some security headers and published security policies. Privacy compliance is weak due to absence of privacy and cookie policies. WHOIS data is unavailable, which raises some concerns about domain legitimacy, though the strong institutional affiliation mitigates this risk. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-positioned in its niche but should improve compliance and security transparency.

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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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';…

  3. 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
0
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
52

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

The Duality Accelerator operates in the technology and education sectors, targeting quantum startups and innovators. Its competitive advantage lies in exclusive focus on quantum startups, strong ties to the University of Chicago and other research institutions, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. The business model centers on accelerating startups through training, mentorship, and ecosystem access. Revenue streams likely include program fees, grants, and partnerships. The target customers are early-stage quantum technology companies seeking business and technical support. Growth indicators include recent news coverage and expansion plans. The partnership ecosystem includes top universities, national labs, and corporate partners, enhancing credibility and resource availability.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and no visible sensitive data exposure. However, it lacks important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could improve protection against common web attacks. There is no published security policy or incident response information, indicating limited transparency in security governance. No vulnerability disclosures or security.txt files were found. Privacy compliance is weak, with no cookie consent mechanism or privacy policy, which could expose the organization to regulatory risks. Overall, the security posture is adequate for informational purposes but should be enhanced to meet best practices and compliance requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism to improve GDPR and privacy compliance.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to enhance web security.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response plan to increase transparency and preparedness.
  4. Create and maintain a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Verify and update WHOIS registration information to improve domain legitimacy and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Duality Accelerator
Description
Duality is the first accelerator program in the U.S. exclusively focused on supporting innovative quantum startups. The program is based in Chicago, the world’s leading hub for quantum innovation. It offers world-class business training anchored by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Polsky Center, state-of-the-art facilities, mentorship from quantum experts, and is located in a premier quantum hub.
Key services
Business training, Access to advanced facilities, Mentorship from quantum experts, Networking and ecosystem support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, jQuery, Google Analytics, MediaElement.js
Frameworks
Divi WordPress Theme Framework
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure scripts

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed WordPress site using Divi theme.
  2. Content is focused on quantum startup acceleration with strong academic and industry partnerships.
  3. No privacy, cookie, or terms of service pages found, indicating compliance gaps.
  4. No contact phone numbers found; only email contact for media inquiries.
  5. No security policy or incident response information published.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, which is a concern for domain legitimacy verification.
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is safe for general audiences.
  8. Google Analytics and Tag Manager used for tracking with moderate user tracking level.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using the Divi theme framework, leveraging jQuery and MediaElement.js for interactive features. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for user tracking and analytics. The site loads fonts from Google Fonts and fonts.net, and uses a CDN for some assets. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features implemented. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and structured navigation. There is some technical debt in missing security headers and lack of privacy compliance features. The site is hosted on a platform that supports HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but can be improved with enhanced security and privacy features.
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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