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Security report for ecicel.org

Nano IT SIA · Education · Latvia

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

The European Centre of Independent Certification in E-Learning (ECICEL) is a well-established non-governmental organization focused on improving quality standards in the e-learning sector. Founded in 2010 and operating globally, ECICEL offers accreditation and certification services including ISO 9001 and ISO 21001 certifications. Their business model revolves around membership tiers and quality assurance services targeted at educational institutions worldwide. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and a moderate performance profile, supported by Cloudflare DNS. The site is mobile optimized and SEO friendly, though accessibility features are basic. Security posture is good with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms in place, but lacks advanced security headers and explicit security policies. WHOIS data is consistent and transparent, reinforcing the legitimacy of the domain and business. Overall, the website presents a professional and trustworthy front with clear business focus and partner ecosystem.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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

3 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 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 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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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
75
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
78

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention ecicel.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
1
Employees
0
Customers
1
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

ECICEL holds a strong position in the niche market of e-learning accreditation, leveraging over a decade of experience and ISO certifications to build credibility. Their partnership network includes recognized organizations in education and e-learning conferences, enhancing their market reach. The membership-based business model provides recurring revenue streams and long-term engagement with educational providers. The website content and structure support their business goals effectively, targeting educational institutions globally. Growth indicators include expanded certification offerings and active event participation. Strategic partnerships and clear service tiers position ECICEL as a credible player in the e-learning quality assurance space.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the business type but could benefit from additional hardening and formalized policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress core and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Nano IT SIA
Description
European Centre of Independent Certification in E-Learning (ECICEL) is a European non-governmental organization established in 2010 to improve quality in e-learning by maintaining educational standards and promoting modern teaching and administrative practices. It provides accreditation and certification services to educational providers worldwide.
Key services
Accredited Membership, Approved Membership, Certified Membership, ISO 9001 and ISO 21001 certification services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.5.5, jQuery 3.7.1, Contact Form 7, Cookie Law Info plugin, Super Simple Slider, GS Logo Slider, FontAwesome 6.3.0
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Cloudflare DNS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data found
  • Use of reputable plugins

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation.
  2. Uses WordPress CMS with common plugins for forms and cookie consent.
  3. Clear business focus on e-learning accreditation and certification.
  4. Social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and RSS feed.
  5. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with granular controls.
  6. No security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  7. WHOIS data is transparent and consistent with business claims.
  8. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress 6.5.5 with a modern tech stack including jQuery and popular plugins for forms, cookie consent, and sliders. Hosting details are not explicit but DNS is managed via Cloudflare, indicating some level of CDN and security service. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. The site is mobile responsive and SEO optimized with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Accessibility is basic and could be improved. No critical technical debt or outdated libraries were detected. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but could be enhanced with additional security and performance tuning.
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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