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Security report for earthspecies.org

Earth Species Project · Other · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Earth Species Project is a nonprofit organization pioneering the use of advanced AI and large language models to decode animal communication and understand diverse intelligences on Earth. Their innovative approach positions them as leaders in the emerging field of bioacoustics and interspecies communication research. The organization collaborates with leading biologists and researchers globally, leveraging AI to unlock new insights into animal languages and support conservation efforts. Technically, the website is built on the Webflow platform, utilizing modern web technologies including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Crazy Egg, and Givebutter for fundraising. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure suitable for their audience and mission. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and follows several best practices, though it lacks explicit security headers and a cookie consent mechanism, which are recommended for enhanced compliance and protection. The absence of WHOIS data due to privacy protection is common for nonprofits and does not detract from the site's legitimacy, which is supported by strong trust signals such as nonprofit status, reputable media coverage, and clear contact information. Overall, Earth Species Project presents a professional, trustworthy, and technically sound online presence aligned with its mission. Strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security policies would further strengthen their posture and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

6 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • 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
52
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
63

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

Earth Species Project occupies a unique niche at the intersection of AI technology and biological research, focusing on decoding animal communication to foster better interspecies understanding and conservation. Their nonprofit model relies on research grants, partnerships, and public support facilitated through fundraising tools like Givebutter. The organization targets researchers, conservationists, and the informed public, positioning itself as a thought leader with significant media presence in top-tier outlets. Their collaborative ecosystem includes universities and scientific experts, enhancing credibility and impact. Growth indicators include active projects, publications, and a visible roadmap for AI-driven bioacoustic research. The business model emphasizes innovation, education, and community engagement rather than commercial revenue.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with enforced HTTPS and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, it lacks several recommended HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options, which could mitigate risks like clickjacking and MIME sniffing. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism may pose compliance risks under GDPR and similar regulations. No explicit security or incident response policies are published, and no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt files are present. The use of third-party scripts (Google Analytics, Crazy Egg) is standard but requires ongoing monitoring for vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is good but can be improved by adopting comprehensive security headers, privacy controls, and transparency around incident response.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner and explicit cookie policy to enhance privacy compliance.
  2. Add HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  4. Consider creating a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Earth Species Project
Description
Earth Species Project is a nonprofit organization focused on decoding animal communication using advanced AI and large language models to understand diverse intelligences on Earth. They aim to foster a new relationship with nature that supports biodiversity.
Key services
Development of large audio-language models (NatureLM-audio), Bioacoustic data analysis, Collaborative research projects with biologists, Publications and educational outreach
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Crazy Egg, Givebutter, Splide.js, jQuery, WebFont Loader
Frameworks
Webflow CMS
Platforms
Webflow Hosting
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper input types

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Crazy Egg, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Crazy Egg
Marketing tools
Givebutter
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, well-structured, and professionally presented.
  3. Strong nonprofit trust signals and media presence.
  4. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banner found, which could be improved.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to privacy protection.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  7. No security.txt or explicit security policy found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Webflow CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Splide.js for UI components. It integrates analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Crazy Egg, and Givebutter for fundraising. Hosting is provided by Webflow, ensuring fast performance and reliable uptime. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with clean semantic HTML and responsive design. There is no evidence of technical debt or outdated technologies. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and privacy mechanisms. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's mission effectively with room for incremental improvements.
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. 64/100Medium35 findingsView report
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