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GRAD · Media · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GRAD is a London-based cultural platform and forum dedicated to Russian and post-Soviet art, history, and cultural debate. It operates primarily as a non-profit organization offering exhibitions, panel discussions, and educational programs targeting cultural enthusiasts, academics, and the general public interested in this niche. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with a focus on cultural content and community engagement. Technically, the site is built on Bitrix CMS and utilizes common JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Swiper, with integrations for Google Analytics and Facebook SDK for tracking and marketing purposes. While the site is mobile-optimized and offers a good user experience, it lacks comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, which is a compliance gap. Security-wise, HTTPS is used but no explicit security headers were detected, and no vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is provided. The WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which raises questions about domain registration legitimacy, although the presence of company registration and VAT numbers supports the organization's authenticity. Overall, the site is functional and professional but would benefit from improved privacy compliance and enhanced security practices.

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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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
    • 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

  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

    • 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

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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
42
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
61

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

GRAD occupies a niche cultural sector focusing on Russian and post-Soviet art and history within the London cultural scene. Its business model is non-profit, relying on exhibitions, educational events, and cultural programming to engage its audience. The organization maintains a strong social media presence across multiple platforms, enhancing outreach and community building. Revenue streams likely include donations, grants, and event sponsorships, although not explicitly stated. The lack of detailed WHOIS data is unusual but may be due to privacy or registry issues. The company is registered in England and Wales, providing a degree of legitimacy. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its specialized cultural focus and educational offerings. Strategic partnerships with institutions like Pushkin House further strengthen its position. Growth indicators are not explicit but the active event calendar and social engagement suggest ongoing activity.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic security posture with HTTPS enabled, which is mandatory for secure communications. However, the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries was found in the HTML content. The site lacks a published security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, which are important for transparency and trust. Privacy compliance is weak due to missing privacy and cookie policies and no visible consent mechanisms, potentially exposing the organization to GDPR compliance risks. The newsletter subscription form collects email addresses but does not indicate secure handling or privacy assurances. Overall, the security posture is moderate but requires enhancements to meet best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance and user consent mechanisms.
  2. Add and configure security headers such as CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance web security.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and libraries to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure policy to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
GRAD
Registration number
08287017
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GRAD
Description
GRAD is a cultural platform and forum for debate focused on exhibitions, education, and cultural events, primarily related to Russian and post-Soviet art and history. It organizes exhibitions, panel discussions, and educational programs.
Key services
Art exhibitions, Panel discussions, Educational programs, Cultural events
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Swiper, Bitrix CMS, Google Analytics, Facebook SDK
Platforms
Bitrix CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by URL https://)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook SDK
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook SDK
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a cultural platform focused on Russian/post-Soviet art and education.
  2. No privacy or cookie policies found, indicating compliance gaps.
  3. WHOIS data is missing or domain not found, raising legitimacy questions.
  4. No phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly provided on the page.
  5. Contact email info@grad-london.com is present and likely valid.
  6. Social media presence is strong with multiple official accounts linked.
  7. Website uses Bitrix CMS and common JS libraries.
  8. No security headers detected in provided data; HTTPS usage assumed but not verified.
  9. No forms other than newsletter subscription with minimal fields.
  10. No explicit GDPR compliance indicators or cookie consent mechanisms.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Bitrix CMS platform, utilizing JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Swiper, and Facebook SDK for interactive features and social integration. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for visitor tracking and marketing analytics. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design elements and offers a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. Performance is moderate, with no explicit indicators of slow loading but also no advanced optimization techniques detected. Accessibility features are basic, with room for improvement to meet standards. SEO optimization is minimal, with standard meta tags but no structured data such as JSON-LD or Open Graph tags detected in the provided HTML. The hosting provider is not identified from the data. Overall, the technical infrastructure is adequate for the site's purpose but could benefit from modernization and enhanced accessibility and SEO practices.
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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