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Security report for iaeste.org

IAESTE A.s.b.l. · Education · Luxembourg

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

IAESTE A.s.b.l. is a well-established global non-profit organization headquartered in Luxembourg, specializing in facilitating paid internships primarily in STEM fields for students worldwide. With a presence in over 100 countries and a history dating back to 1948, IAESTE connects students, employers, and universities to foster professional development and intercultural exchange. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive internship listings, volunteer opportunities, and alumni engagement. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies including Ruby on Rails, Cloudflare DNS, and integrates marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager and MailerLite. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though improvements can be made by enabling DNSSEC and adding explicit security headers. Privacy compliance is moderate with cookie consent but no visible privacy policy in the provided content. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and serves its educational and non-profit mission effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 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

4 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. 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

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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
47
Security headers
55
Email security
75
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
75

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

IAESTE operates as a non-profit association with a global footprint, targeting students seeking technical internships, employers looking for international talent, and universities facilitating student mobility. Its business model revolves around facilitating paid internships and cultural exchange, supported by a large volunteer network and alumni community. The organization leverages partnerships and a strong brand presence, with strategic use of digital tools for outreach and engagement. The website's content and structure support its market positioning as a leader in international student internships, with clear calls to action and detailed program information.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS and CSRF protections. However, the absence of DNSSEC and some common security headers indicates room for enhancement. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is publicly available, which could be improved to foster transparency and trust. The use of third-party scripts and marketing tools is managed with cookie consent, aligning with GDPR principles. Overall, the security maturity is good but could benefit from formalized policies and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the homepage.
  3. Implement and publicize a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  4. Add standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
IAESTE A.s.b.l.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
IAESTE A.s.b.l.
Description
IAESTE A.s.b.l. is an association of national committees representing academic, industrial and student interests. It is a global non-governmental, non-profit organisation in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), affiliated with the UN DPI, and in consultative status with UNESCO. IAESTE provides primarily STEM internships worldwide.
Key services
Paid on-site internships, Remote internships, Internship program facilitation, Volunteer opportunities, Alumni network
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare DNS, MailerLite, Cookiebot, Termly
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF tokens present
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed credentials in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
MailerLite, Cookiebot, Termly
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong presence of cookie consent and privacy mechanisms.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found in provided content; may exist elsewhere.
  4. Multiple internship listings with detailed information and filtering options.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and third-party marketing/analytics tools.
  6. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
  7. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a Ruby on Rails framework with a custom or semi-custom CMS. It uses Cloudflare for DNS and CDN services, enhancing performance and security. The tech stack includes modern JavaScript libraries and integrates marketing and analytics platforms like MailerLite and Google Tag Manager. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured data. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in asset loading and script management. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a robust and scalable online presence.
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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