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Security report for icmec.org

International Missing Children · Non-profit · United States

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children from abduction, sexual abuse, and exploitation. The organization operates internationally with partnerships in over 120 countries, providing training, advocacy, and resources to law enforcement, educators, healthcare providers, and child protection professionals. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, clear navigation, and strong branding consistency. The site offers extensive resources including education portals, training programs, and global hotline directories, positioning ICMEC as a leader in child protection advocacy. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and integrations with payment processors like Stripe and PayPal. The site employs robust cookie consent mechanisms and uses Cloudflare for bot management, indicating a focus on security and privacy compliance. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features, supported by SEO best practices via Yoast SEO. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, multiple security headers present, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. The organization demonstrates good privacy compliance with a comprehensive privacy policy, cookie consent banner, and GDPR adherence. However, there is no explicit security policy or incident response page publicly available, which could be improved. Overall, the website and organization present a low-risk profile with high trustworthiness and professionalism. Strategic recommendations include publishing a formal security policy, establishing an incident response contact, and considering a vulnerability disclosure program to further enhance security transparency and resilience.

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

1 finding 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

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  • Security score drift

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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
62
Security headers
95
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
85

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

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention icmec.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
26
Employees
0
Customers
26
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
15%

3 subdomains affected

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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

ICMEC holds a strong market position as a leading non-profit in child protection with a global footprint. Their business model focuses on advocacy, training, and resource provision funded by donations and partnerships. The organization targets governments, law enforcement, educators, healthcare providers, and the general public. Key competitive advantages include extensive international partnerships, recognized certifications like the Candid Gold Seal, and a broad range of specialized services such as law enforcement training and financial coalitions. The website supports growth through digital education platforms and public awareness campaigns. The partnership ecosystem includes major donors and allied organizations, enhancing credibility and reach.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive cookie consent management, and use of bot mitigation services like Cloudflare. Security headers are properly configured, and no sensitive data leakage was detected. The use of Google reCAPTCHA and payment processors with fraud prevention cookies further strengthens security. However, the absence of a public security policy and incident response information represents a gap in transparency and preparedness. There is no evidence of vulnerability disclosure mechanisms or a security.txt file. Overall, the security maturity is high but could benefit from enhanced policy publication and incident response readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact or page to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider deploying DNSSEC to enhance domain name system security.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
International Missing Children
Description
We advocate, innovate, train, and collaborate to protect the world’s children from abduction, sexual abuse, and exploitation.
Key services
Law enforcement training, Global missing children’s center, Financial coalitions, Education portals, Hotlines and helplines directory, Research and reports
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Stripe, PayPal, Cloudflare, Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn plugins, YouTube embeds
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA
  • Cookie consent management with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Cloudflare Bot Management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Facebook Ads, Twitter Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar
Marketing tools
Mailchimp
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 maintained
  2. Strong focus on child protection and advocacy
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy compliance
  4. Multiple external trusted partnerships and social media presence
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, likely privacy protected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using a modern technology stack including jQuery and various analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Microsoft Clarity. Payment processing is handled securely via Stripe and PayPal integrations. The site is optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with good SEO practices implemented through Yoast SEO. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in loading speed. The site uses Cloudflare services for bot management and security. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and secure online presence with opportunities for further optimization and modernization.
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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