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Security report for eagle.org

American Bureau of Shipping · Energy · United States

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

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a globally recognized ship classification organization committed to safety, excellence, and innovation in the marine and offshore industries. Their website reflects a mature, enterprise-grade digital presence built on Adobe Experience Manager, integrating modern technologies such as MSAL for authentication and multiple analytics and marketing tools. The site offers comprehensive content covering classification services, regulatory updates, sustainability initiatives, and cybersecurity programs, targeting marine industry professionals, governments, and manufacturers. Security practices are robust with HTTPS, load balancing, bot detection, and a detailed cookie consent mechanism, though explicit security and incident response policies are not publicly detailed. Overall, the website demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and compliance with privacy regulations, supporting ABS's market position as a leading classification society.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
63/ 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

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  • Security headers
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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
0
Security headers
80
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
63
Average
66

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

ABS operates in the energy and transportation sectors, providing essential classification, certification, and advisory services. Their business model focuses on technical services for marine vessels, offshore energy, and government clients. The website highlights a broad service portfolio including sustainability, digital solutions, and maritime training, indicating diversified revenue streams. The presence of subsidiaries like ABS Group and partnerships such as ABS Wavesight suggests a strong ecosystem. The company targets a global audience with localized content and extensive regulatory resources, reinforcing its leadership and competitive advantage in maritime safety and compliance.

Security posture

The website employs strong security measures including HTTPS, secure authentication via MSAL, and multiple security-related cookies for bot detection and session management. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, ensuring GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response page limits transparency. The use of reputable third-party services and consistent security headers contributes to a solid security posture, though continuous monitoring and explicit disclosure of security practices are recommended.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to enhance transparency.
  2. Provide clear contact channels for security incidents and vulnerability disclosures.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries for vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance data protection officer contact information availability.
  5. Maintain and update cookie and privacy compliance mechanisms in line with evolving regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
American Bureau of Shipping
Description
Committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification organizations, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) establishes the best solutions for the industries we serve, and is at the forefront of marine and offshore innovation.
Key services
Marine Classification, Offshore Classification, Global Government Services, Rules and Guides, Innovation and Technology, Approval and Certification, Audits, Sustainability and Decarbonization, Digital Solutions, Cybersecurity Services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, CrazyEgg, ActOn, MSAL (Microsoft Authentication Library), Intercom, Cludo Search, Cookiebot
Frameworks
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
Platforms
Cloudflare (CDN and security services)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Load balancing cookies for performance and availability
  • Use of security and bot detection cookies
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, CrazyEgg, Quantcast, Adobe Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google AdSense
Tracking pixels
CrazyEgg, Adobe Inc., Act-On, Quantcast, Yadro
Marketing tools
Act-On, Intercom, Cludo
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented.
  2. Extensive use of third-party analytics and marketing tools with clear disclosures.
  3. Strong brand presence with consistent logos and professional design.
  4. Detailed navigation structure covering all key business areas.
  5. No signs of WAF or content blocking.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in the content.
  7. Use of modern authentication via MSAL and secure login forms.
  8. Multiple social media channels actively linked.
  9. Clear contact information with email and phone provided.
  10. Use of Adobe Experience Manager CMS indicating enterprise-grade platform.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks including jQuery, MSAL for authentication, and various analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, CrazyEgg, and Cludo. Hosting appears to be on Microsoft Azure with Cloudflare CDN for performance and security. The site is mobile-optimized with good accessibility and SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in script loading and resource optimization. The technical infrastructure supports a complex, content-rich site suitable for enterprise needs, with opportunities for modernization and enhanced security transparency.
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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