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Security report for ecma-international.org

Ecma International · Technology · Switzerland

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and Network security.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Ecma International is a well-established industry association focused on the standardization of information and communication systems. Founded in 2002 and based in Switzerland, it serves technology vendors and users by providing a competitive landscape through standards development. The organization maintains a professional web presence with clear navigation, relevant content, and active social media channels on Twitter and LinkedIn. Their business model centers on industry collaboration and publication of standards and technical reports, positioning them as a key player in technology standardization globally. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Enfold theme, incorporating modern web technologies such as Google reCAPTCHA for security and Google Analytics for traffic analysis. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, though performance is moderate. Hosting and DNS are managed through reputable providers, though DNSSEC is not enabled, representing a minor security gap. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and integrates cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR. However, explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not present, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the security posture is solid but could benefit from additional security headers and DNSSEC implementation. The overall risk assessment is low, with the site demonstrating professionalism, legitimacy, and compliance with privacy regulations. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing a security policy and incident response contacts, and implementing additional security headers to strengthen defenses. These steps will improve trustworthiness and security culture, supporting the organization's mission and stakeholder confidence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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 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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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  • 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
95
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
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

Ecma International holds a strong market position as a global standards body in the technology sector, driven by industry members. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing history, transparent governance, and comprehensive standardization services. The business model is membership-based, focusing on collaboration and publication of standards that influence technology development worldwide. Revenue streams likely include membership fees and publication sales. The target customer segments are technology vendors, developers, and users requiring standardized protocols and systems. Growth indicators include ongoing technical committee activities and new standards approvals. The partnership ecosystem includes member companies and technical committees, with no direct subsidiaries. The organization maintains a clear and consistent brand with a professional online presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and integration of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from abuse. Cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR, providing users control over tracking and external services. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represent areas for improvement. No incident response or security policy information is published, which limits transparency in handling security events. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the analysis. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by adopting additional best practices and publishing security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to secure DNS infrastructure and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement 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. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate risks from external dependencies.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Ecma International
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ecma International
Description
Industry association for standardizing information and communication systems
Key services
Standardization of information and communication systems, Publication of standards and technical reports, Organizing technical committees, Providing meeting calendar and member services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Enfold theme, jQuery 3.7.1, Google reCAPTCHA v3, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics
Frameworks
WordPress, Enfold theme framework
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA integration on forms
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out options
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
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 no blocking or WAF challenges
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to industry standardization
  3. Use of modern web technologies and CMS
  4. Good privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML; contact likely via contact form
  6. Social media presence on Twitter and LinkedIn
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts published
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Enfold theme, leveraging jQuery and Google services such as reCAPTCHA and Analytics. The site is mobile responsive and SEO optimized with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. Hosting and DNS are managed by reputable providers, though DNSSEC is not enabled. The technical stack is standard for professional organizations, with no deprecated or vulnerable libraries detected. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and optimize performance further to enhance user experience and security.
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. 63/100Medium30 findingsView report
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