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Security report for iblce.org

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners · Healthcare · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) is a globally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to advancing professional lactation consultation through credentialing. With over 38,000 certified professionals worldwide, IBLCE holds a strong market position as the standard bearer in lactation consultant certification. The website reflects a mature organization with comprehensive services including certification, recertification, educational resources, and recognition programs. The presence of multiple regional offices and clear contact information supports its global operational footprint. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and hosted on WordPress.com infrastructure, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries and plugins to enhance user experience. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, though performance is moderate likely due to rich media content. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections, but could be improved by enabling DNSSEC and implementing advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy. Privacy compliance is strong with clear GDPR-aligned policies and cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism and trustworthiness with no signs of malicious activity or content safety concerns. The organization’s WHOIS data aligns well with its public claims, reinforcing legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include enhancing DNS security, publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy, and improving security header implementation to further strengthen the security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

5 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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 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 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
42
Security headers
30
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
69

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 iblce.org, 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

IBLCE operates in the healthcare and non-profit sectors, focusing on lactation consultant credentialing and support. Its business model centers on certification services, educational resources, and community recognition programs. The organization targets healthcare professionals, lactation consultants, and breastfeeding support networks globally. Partnerships with related organizations such as the IBCLC Commission and MILCC enhance its service ecosystem. The website content and structure indicate a well-established entity with a clear mission and strong market presence. Growth indicators include active news updates, multilingual support, and financial assistance initiatives. The organization maintains a professional digital presence with consistent branding and trust signals such as accreditation and social media engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections in place. The absence of DNSSEC is a minor gap that could be addressed to improve DNS integrity. Security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options are not detected, representing an opportunity for enhanced protection against cross-site scripting and MIME sniffing attacks. The site uses security plugins to prevent user enumeration and does not expose sensitive data in the HTML. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information is publicly available, which could be improved to foster transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is good but can benefit from adopting additional best practices and formal policies.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement a Content-Security-Policy header to mitigate cross-site scripting risks.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to minimize vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding explicit incident response contact channels for security issues.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
Description
IBLCE serves the global public interest by advancing professional practice in lactation consultation and support through credentialing. It offers certification and recertification for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs).
Key services
IBCLC certification and recertification, Credential management system, Educational resources and practice examinations, Recognition programs such as IBCLC Care Awards, Financial assistance programs (MILCC)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Chart.js, Glide.js, Font Awesome
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress.com hosting
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Use of security plugin to prevent user enumeration
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Jetpack Stats
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Jetpack Stats (wordpress.com)
Marketing tools
Jetpack, Votervoice
Transparency
basic

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-maintained.
  2. Content is focused on lactation consultant credentialing and support.
  3. Clear contact information with multiple regional offices.
  4. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. Use of WordPress with multiple plugins for enhanced functionality.
  7. Social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
  8. No visible security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page.
  9. No terms of service page detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the WordPress CMS platform, hosted on WordPress.com infrastructure, and uses a variety of plugins including Jetpack, Download Manager, and Chart.js for enhanced functionality. The site employs modern JavaScript libraries and CSS frameworks to provide a responsive and accessible user experience. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by rich media content such as high-resolution images and sliders. The site is well-structured with proper meta tags, Open Graph tags for social sharing, and multilingual support. Technical debt appears low, but security header implementation and DNS security could be improved. The infrastructure is stable and suitable for the organization's global audience and service offerings.
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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