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Security report for globalcyberalliance.org

Global Cyber Alliance · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) is a well-established non-profit organization focused on eradicating cyber risk through collective action, community engagement, and the deployment of free cybersecurity tools and resources. The website reflects a mature organization with a clear mission, targeting a broad audience including small businesses, individuals, technologists, and mission-based organizations. GCA offers a variety of cybersecurity toolkits, actionable tools, and educational materials to improve internet security globally. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, leveraging modern technologies such as jQuery, Google Tag Manager, and Cloudflare for hosting and security. The site demonstrates excellent performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility features. The presence of a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism indicates good privacy awareness, although explicit privacy and terms of service documents are not found in the provided content. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and Cloudflare protections. Security headers are likely managed by Cloudflare, and no vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, enabling DNSSEC and publishing explicit security policies and incident response contacts would enhance trust and security posture. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences. It effectively communicates GCA's mission and services, though improvements in privacy documentation and contact transparency are recommended.

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

2 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. 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

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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
65
Security headers
55
Email security
100
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
81

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

GCA occupies a strong position in the global cybersecurity non-profit sector, leveraging partnerships and community engagement to drive collective action. Its business model focuses on providing free tools and resources, supported by partners and contributors. The organization targets diverse customer segments, including small businesses, individuals, and technologists, indicating a broad impact strategy. The active news and events sections suggest ongoing growth and engagement. The use of Cloudflare and modern web technologies reflects a commitment to digital maturity and security. Strategically, GCA benefits from a clear mission and a comprehensive ecosystem of tools and programs. The absence of direct contact information on the homepage may limit immediate engagement but is likely addressed elsewhere on the site. The partnership ecosystem includes major social media platforms for outreach and marketing. Overall, GCA demonstrates a sustainable and impactful operational model in cybersecurity risk reduction.

Security posture

The website exhibits a strong security posture with HTTPS enforced and Cloudflare providing DDoS and bot mitigation. Security headers are presumably in place via Cloudflare, and no vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data were found. The cookie consent mechanism is detailed and GDPR-aware, enhancing privacy compliance. However, the lack of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents a compliance gap. DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended best practice for DNS security. The overall security score is high, but improvements in transparency and DNS security would strengthen the posture further.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and security.
  2. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the homepage.
  3. Provide clear contact information for security incidents, including dedicated security or abuse email addresses.
  4. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and cookies to ensure no vulnerabilities or privacy issues arise.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
Global Cyber Alliance
Registration number
Chamber of Commerce
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Global Cyber Alliance
Description
Global Cyber Alliance is a non-profit organization working to eradicate cyber risk through collective action, community engagement, and deployment of free cybersecurity tools and resources.
Key services
Cybersecurity toolkits, Actionable cybersecurity tools (ACT), CyberFlex program, Research reports and publications, Community engagement and capacity building
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, YouTube embedded videos, CookieYes cookie consent, Litespeed Cache, D3.js, TopoJSON-client
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Cloudflare for DDoS and bot protection
  • Cookie consent with detailed categories
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Vimeo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick, Facebook Ads, Twitter Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Hotjar
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 well-structured with clear navigation.
  2. Strong focus on cybersecurity non-profit mission and community engagement.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism with detailed categories and descriptions.
  4. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on the homepage or main navigation.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the provided content.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and performance optimizations.
  7. Active news and events section indicating ongoing organizational activity.
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, D3.js, TopoJSON, and Google Tag Manager. Hosting and DNS are managed by Cloudflare, providing robust security and performance benefits. The site uses Litespeed Cache for optimization and includes embedded YouTube and Vimeo videos for rich media content. The design is responsive and accessible, with SEO best practices evident in meta tags and structured data. No technical debt or outdated libraries were detected. Performance is fast, and the site is well-optimized for mobile devices. Opportunities exist to enhance DNS security and formalize security-related documentation.
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. 65/100Medium24 findingsView report
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