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Security report for equalitymaine.org

EqualityMaine · Non-profit · United States

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

44/100

Risk levelHigh

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

EqualityMaine is a well-established non-profit organization dedicated to securing full equality for LGBTQ+ individuals in Maine since 1984. The website reflects a strong commitment to advocacy, community building, education, and political engagement, targeting the LGBTQ+ community and allies within the state. The organization offers various programs including youth initiatives and training resources, positioning itself as a key player in the regional equality movement. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Kadence theme and integrates modern SEO tools such as Yoast SEO and Google Analytics via MonsterInsights. The site is mobile-optimized and demonstrates good design and navigation clarity, although some accessibility features could be enhanced. Performance is moderate, with no critical technical issues detected. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and includes basic best practices such as Google Analytics opt-out mechanisms. However, it lacks explicit security headers and formal privacy or cookie policies, which are important for compliance and user trust. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain trust verification, but the website content and branding strongly suggest legitimacy. Overall, EqualityMaine's website is professional, content-rich, and trustworthy, though improvements in privacy compliance and security hardening are recommended to enhance user confidence and regulatory adherence.

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

9 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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 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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  • 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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
44

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

EqualityMaine operates as a medium-sized non-profit focused on LGBTQ+ rights advocacy in Maine. Its market position is strong within the local community, leveraging decades of experience since its founding in 1984. The organization’s business model centers on political action, education, and community engagement, supported by donations and volunteer efforts. The website indicates active outreach through social media and email newsletters, suggesting a well-developed partnership and supporter ecosystem. While no parent or subsidiary companies are identified, the organization maintains a clear brand identity and consistent messaging. Revenue streams likely include donations, grants, and fundraising campaigns, as evidenced by donation and volunteer call-to-action buttons. The target customer segments are LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and policymakers in Maine. Growth indicators include active youth programs and legislative advocacy resources. Strategic observations highlight the importance of digital presence and community engagement to sustain influence and funding.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of Google Analytics includes opt-out functionality, reflecting some privacy awareness. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are published, which could hinder timely security incident management. Compliance gaps include missing explicit privacy and cookie policies, which are critical for GDPR and other privacy regulations. The site does not appear to have a published security policy or data protection officer contact information. There is no evidence of vulnerability scanning or patch management practices from the provided data. Overall, while no critical vulnerabilities are apparent, the site would benefit from enhanced security controls and compliance documentation to reduce risk and improve trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear consent mechanisms to ensure regulatory compliance.
  2. Add security headers such as CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen defense against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider creating a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
EqualityMaine
Description
EqualityMaine has been working to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Maine since 1984.
Key services
Political action, Community building, Education, Engagement, Collaboration, Youth programs, Advocacy resources, Trainings
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, Kadence theme, Google Analytics (MonsterInsights), jQuery, Instagram Feed plugin
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Analytics opt-out mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
MonsterInsights Google Analytics plugin
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress-based non-profit advocacy site for LGBTQ+ rights in Maine.
  2. Content is rich with mission statements, program descriptions, and calls to action.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found in the provided content.
  4. Google Analytics is used with opt-out functionality implemented.
  5. WHOIS data is not available, limiting domain trust verification.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  7. Social media presence is active, especially Instagram.
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  9. Website is mobile optimized and uses modern SEO practices.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using the Kadence theme and several plugins including Yoast SEO and MonsterInsights for analytics. The tech stack includes jQuery and integrates Instagram feeds for social media content. The site uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement and has canonical URLs properly set. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of analytics scripts and responsive design for mobile devices. Technical debt appears low, but the site could improve accessibility features and implement additional security headers. Hosting provider details are not disclosed, limiting infrastructure assessment. Overall, the technical implementation supports the organization's digital goals but has room for modernization and security 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

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