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Security report for femmes-archi.org

ARVHA · Other · France

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in Email security, Network security and 3 other checks.

Security score

40/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The website www.femmes-archi.org represents ARVHA, a non-profit association dedicated to promoting women architects through the French Prize for Women Architects and related events. The site serves as a platform to showcase award winners, organize conferences, and provide media content supporting gender parity in architecture. The target audience includes women architects, architecture professionals, and supporters of diversity in the field. The business model is centered on event organization and awareness campaigns, supported by institutional and private sponsors. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 5.5.17 using the Enfold theme and several plugins such as LayerSlider and Video Popup. It employs Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for tracking and uses Google Fonts for typography. The site is mobile-optimized with a moderate performance profile and basic accessibility features. SEO practices are adequately implemented with proper meta tags and structured navigation. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. However, it lacks visible security headers and a published privacy policy, which are areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The absence of WHOIS data limits the ability to fully verify domain legitimacy, though the professional presentation and active social media presence support trustworthiness. Overall, the website is a well-maintained, professional platform serving a niche non-profit mission. Strategic recommendations include publishing a comprehensive privacy policy, enhancing security headers, updating WordPress and plugins regularly, and providing clear contact information for security and business inquiries to strengthen compliance and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

11 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  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.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  3. 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';…

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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
40
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
50
Average
40

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 · found on this site
  • 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

ARVHA operates in the niche sector of architecture awards focused on women professionals, positioning itself as a key promoter of gender parity in architecture in France and Europe. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized focus and partnerships with institutional and private sponsors. The business model relies on event organization, media coverage, and community engagement. Revenue streams likely include sponsorships and event-related funding. The target customer segments are women architects, architecture institutions, and supporters of diversity. Growth indicators include ongoing annual awards and expanding media presence. The partnership ecosystem includes BNP Paribas Real Estate, CIMbéton, Batiactu, Archi créé, Heidelberg Materials, and media partners. Strategic observations highlight the importance of digital presence and compliance to maintain credibility and attract sponsors.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces its defense-in-depth posture. No exposed credentials or vulnerabilities were found in the HTML content. Compliance gaps include the absence of a visible privacy policy and incident response contact details. Data protection practices appear minimal but adequate for the site's scope. Incident response readiness is unclear due to missing contact channels. The security culture is implied by cookie consent but could be enhanced by transparency and documentation. Overall, the site is secure for general use but should improve compliance and security best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy page detailing data collection, usage, and GDPR compliance.
  2. Implement and configure security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Provide clear contact information for security incidents and general inquiries, including a dedicated security or abuse email.
  4. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to the latest versions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic security audits to maintain a strong security posture.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ARVHA
Description
ARVHA, Association for Research on the City and Housing, organizes the French Prize for Women Architects to highlight works and careers of women architects, promoting parity in a male-dominated profession. The prize categories include young woman architect, original work, woman architect, and international prize.
Key services
Organization of Women Architect Awards, Conferences and exhibitions, Architectural visits, Media and video interviews
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 5.5.17, jQuery 1.12.4, Google Analytics, LayerSlider plugin, Video Popup plugin, Google Fonts (Open Sans)
Frameworks
Avia Framework (Enfold theme)
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

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

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 professionally maintained WordPress site focused on promoting women architects through awards and events.
  2. Content is rich with multimedia including videos, galleries, and detailed prize information.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the site.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented inline with GDPR considerations.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable, limiting domain trust assessment.
  6. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected.
  7. Social media presence is active with Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube links.
  8. Security headers are not explicitly visible in HTML; HTTPS is enforced.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature WordPress platform using the Enfold theme and several plugins for multimedia and UI enhancements. The tech stack includes jQuery, Google Fonts, Google Analytics, and LayerSlider. Performance is moderate with some optimization opportunities. The site is mobile responsive and has a clear navigation structure. Technical debt may exist due to the WordPress version being 5.5.17, which is outdated. Modernization opportunities include updating to the latest WordPress version, optimizing scripts and styles for faster loading, and improving accessibility compliance. Technical risks include potential plugin vulnerabilities and lack of security headers.
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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