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Security report for gefieo.org

Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) · Non-profit · United States

Medium risk. 11 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The GEF Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) website serves as a professional platform providing independent evaluations and data-driven insights on environmental projects and programs under the Global Environment Facility. The site targets environmental professionals, policymakers, and global sustainability stakeholders, positioning itself as a trusted authority in environmental evaluation. The business model is non-profit, focusing on transparency, accountability, and advancing global environmental goals through rigorous assessments. The website is affiliated with the World Bank and GEF, enhancing its credibility and reach. Technically, the website is built on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and hosted within the World Bank's infrastructure, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries and third-party analytics tools such as LinkedIn Insight, Facebook SDK, and Adobe Helix RUM. The site demonstrates good performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility, with a well-structured content hierarchy and professional design. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs secure third-party scripts, though explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not visible in the HTML and should be verified server-side. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a comprehensive privacy policy linked to the World Bank domain, but the absence of a cookie consent mechanism is a gap for GDPR compliance. Overall, the website presents a low risk profile with strong business credibility and technical maturity. Recommendations include implementing explicit security headers, adding cookie consent mechanisms, and regular audits of third-party scripts to maintain security and compliance standards.

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

11 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 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 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

  4. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Potential Subdomain Takeover

      Subdomain mail.gefieo.org points to unregistered service dc-155754-1777105587.us-east-1.elb.amazonaws.com

      What to do: Remove or fix CNAME record to prevent subdomain takeover

      • WSTG-CONF-10
      • NIS2 21(2)(i)
      • IR 2024/2690 12.4: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 12.4: Asset inventory
      • NIST CM-8: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-8: System Component Inventory

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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
80
DNS health
0
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
62

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 GEF IEO operates as an essential non-profit entity within the environmental sector, providing independent evaluations that influence global environmental policies and project accountability. Its market position is strong due to its affiliation with the World Bank and GEF, which lends authority and access to a broad network of partners and stakeholders. The business model focuses on transparency and data-driven insights, with revenue likely derived from institutional funding rather than commercial activities. The target audience includes environmental experts, government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations. The website's partnership ecosystem includes World Bank domains and social media platforms, supporting outreach and engagement. Growth indicators include active content updates, multimedia integration, and event hosting. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining privacy protections and enhancing GDPR compliance to sustain trust and regulatory alignment.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The use of secure third-party analytics and video players is well managed, though the absence of explicit security headers in the HTML source suggests a need for verification and possible enhancement at the server level. No signs of malware, phishing, or vulnerabilities were found. The lack of a cookie consent mechanism is a compliance gap that could expose the organization to regulatory risk under GDPR. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which is common for non-profit organizations but could be improved for transparency. Overall, the security culture appears adequate but would benefit from formalized disclosures and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement explicit Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options headers to strengthen security.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and video player integrations to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Publish or provide access to security policies and incident response procedures to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Maintain and monitor WHOIS and domain registration information to ensure consistency and legitimacy.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Description
Provides clear, data-driven insights to spark meaningful change in environmental evaluation and global sustainability.
Key services
Independent evaluations of GEF projects and programs, Data and ratings on project performance, Events and training related to environmental evaluation, Publication of reports and multimedia content
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), JavaScript, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook SDK, Adobe Launch (Tag Manager), YouTube Iframe API, Kaltura Video Player, Ustream Video Player
Frameworks
Adobe Helix RUM
Platforms
World Bank hosting environment
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure third-party scripts
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Helix RUM, LinkedIn Insight, Facebook SDK, Twitter Pixel, Google Adwords
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight, Facebook Pixel, Twitter Pixel, Google Adwords Tag
Marketing tools
Adobe Launch Tag Manager
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich focused on environmental evaluation.
  2. No WHOIS data available due to malformed response, likely privacy protection.
  3. No security or WAF blocking detected; site fully accessible.
  4. Strong presence of third-party analytics and marketing tools with moderate user tracking.
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism found despite GDPR relevant audience.
  6. Contact information includes physical address and contact form but no explicit emails or phone numbers found in HTML.
  7. Social media presence on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  8. Videos are embedded with advanced tracking and analytics.
  9. Privacy and terms of use policies are linked to World Bank domain, indicating shared governance.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), a robust enterprise CMS, hosted within the World Bank's cloud infrastructure. It uses modern JavaScript libraries and integrates multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools, including LinkedIn Insight, Facebook SDK, Twitter Pixel, and Adobe Helix RUM for performance monitoring. Video content is delivered via Kaltura and Ustream players with advanced event tracking. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by multimedia content and external script loading. Technical debt appears low, but continuous monitoring and updates are recommended to maintain security and performance standards.
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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