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Security report for ias.ca

Institut des administrateurs de sociétés · Non-profit · Canada

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Institut des administrateurs de sociétés (IAS) is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in corporate governance. It provides education, resources, networking opportunities, and recognition programs for corporate directors and governance professionals. The website is professionally designed, primarily in French, and targets Canadian governance professionals and board members. It offers a variety of training programs, regional networks, and publications to support its members. Technically, the site uses modern web technologies including Next.js and React, with integrations for Google Tag Manager and reCAPTCHA, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented, though explicit privacy and security policies are not prominently found. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-positioned in its niche, though it could improve transparency around privacy and incident response.

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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, LinkedIn, Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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

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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
72
Security headers
70
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
74

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention ias.ca, from OffSeq Breach.

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

IAS holds a leading position in the Canadian governance education sector, serving a medium-sized audience of corporate directors and governance professionals. Its business model revolves around membership fees, training programs, and events. Partnerships with business schools like Rotman enhance its credibility and offerings. The organization maintains a strong online presence with bilingual content and regional chapters, facilitating broad engagement. Revenue streams likely include course fees, membership dues, and sponsorships. The lack of explicit contact details on the homepage suggests a focus on member portal interactions. The organization benefits from a professional brand and consistent messaging, reinforcing its market position.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms. Cookie consent mechanisms are in place, supporting privacy compliance. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure information indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Security headers are likely present but not explicitly confirmed. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by publishing detailed policies and contact points for security incidents.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies accessible from the homepage.
  2. Add explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Provide clear contact information for security incidents and vulnerability disclosures.
  4. Enhance GDPR compliance transparency by naming a Data Protection Officer or contact.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Institut des administrateurs de sociétés
Description
L'Institut des administrateurs de sociétés (IAS) est une organisation canadienne dédiée à l'excellence en gouvernance d'entreprise, offrant formation, ressources, réseautage et reconnaissance aux administrateurs de sociétés.
Key services
Programmes de formation en gouvernance, Réseau de sections régionales, Ressources pour conseils d'administration, Événements et conférences, Programme de Mentorat, Publications spécialisées
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, Cookielaw.org cookie consent
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google reCAPTCHA
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 in French
  2. No WHOIS data available publicly, indicating privacy protection
  3. Strong focus on governance education and professional development
  4. Use of modern web technologies and tracking tools
  5. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage
  6. Cookie consent banner present and functional
  7. No explicit privacy or terms of service pages detected in main navigation
  8. Social media presence on LinkedIn confirmed
  9. No security incident or vulnerability disclosure information found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React/Next.js stack, leveraging server-side rendering for performance and SEO benefits. It uses Google Fonts, Google Tag Manager, and reCAPTCHA for analytics and security. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with some room for optimization in image loading and script management. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless CMS solution. Hosting provider details are not evident from the HTML. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable web 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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