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Security report for esg-bi.org

ESG Business Institute · Education · Singapore

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The ESG Business Institute operates as a global educational and networking platform dedicated to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Singapore, it serves a medium-sized community of over 5,000 members across more than 35 countries. The organization offers a variety of sustainability courses, certificates, and global events, leveraging partnerships with reputable institutions such as eCornell and Deloitte. The platform is built on the Moodle LMS, providing a structured and scalable learning environment. Technically, the website employs a modern tech stack including Moodle, Bootstrap, YUI, jQuery, and Swiper.js, with Google Tag Manager integrated for analytics. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and uses domain registration protections but lacks advanced security headers and DNSSEC, which are recommended for enhanced protection. Overall, the security posture is moderate with no critical vulnerabilities detected, but improvements in security headers and incident response transparency are advised. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms in place. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers is noted, with contact primarily via web forms. The website content is safe, professional, and targeted at a general audience interested in ESG education and leadership. Strategically, the ESG Business Institute is well-positioned as a niche educational provider in the ESG domain, with a credible and consistent online presence. Continued focus on security enhancements and transparency will further strengthen trust and compliance.

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

5 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 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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  • 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
35
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
53
Average
58

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

The ESG Business Institute occupies a specialized niche in the global ESG education and networking market. Its competitive advantage lies in verified blockchain credentials for members and partnerships with prestigious educational providers. The membership-based model generates revenue through course enrollments and event participation. The target customer segments include sustainability professionals, corporate leaders, and individuals seeking ESG knowledge. Growth indicators include a diverse international membership and expanding course offerings. The partnership ecosystem with eCornell and Deloitte enhances credibility and reach. Operationally, the organization leverages Moodle for scalable content delivery and community engagement. Strategic observations suggest potential for expanding digital marketing and enhancing direct contact channels to improve member acquisition and support.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and domain registration protections are active, reducing risks of domain hijacking. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents gaps that could expose the site to certain attacks like clickjacking or content injection. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is well addressed with cookie consent and privacy policies. Incident response readiness is unclear due to lack of published security policies or dedicated contact channels. The security culture appears focused on compliance but could benefit from enhanced transparency and proactive security measures. Overall, the risk to business operations from security vulnerabilities is low but improvable.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance direct contact options by providing verified company emails and phone numbers for support and inquiries.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ESG Business Institute
Description
The ESG Business Institute is a global network and platform dedicated to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) education, engagement, and leadership. It offers sustainability courses, certificates, events, and a membership network spanning over 35 countries with 5000+ members. The platform provides access to learning resources, global events, and collaborative opportunities to empower leaders and professionals in ESG.
Key services
Sustainability courses and certificates, Global ESG events, Membership network and directory, Learning resources including videos and quizzes
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Moodle LMS, Bootstrap 5, YUI 3.17.2, jQuery 3.6.0, Swiper.js, Google Tag Manager, MathJax 2.7.9
Frameworks
Moodle, Bootstrap
Platforms
Moodle LMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited and other EPP protections
  • Cookie consent popup implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
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 a Moodle-based educational platform focused on ESG topics.
  2. Content is rich with educational resources, events, and membership benefits.
  3. Strong emphasis on global community and verified credentials.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  5. Good privacy and cookie compliance with visible policies and consent mechanisms.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and integration with Google Tag Manager for analytics.
  7. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form only.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Moodle LMS platform, utilizing a combination of YUI, jQuery, Bootstrap, and Swiper.js for UI components and interactivity. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and tracking. The site loads with moderate performance and is mobile-optimized with responsive design. Accessibility features are basic but present. The technical infrastructure is modern and scalable, suitable for an educational platform. Hosting appears to be managed via Google Domains DNS with no DNSSEC enabled. The site uses combo loading for CSS and JS to optimize requests. There is room for improvement in SEO and accessibility compliance. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business goals effectively with manageable technical debt.
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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