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Security report for ifa2025lisbon.com

International Fiscal Association (IFA) · Government · Netherlands

Partial score · DNS & email only

71/100

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

The website represents the International Fiscal Association's 2025 Congress in Lisbon, targeting tax professionals and international fiscal experts. It provides comprehensive event information, including scientific and social programmes, speakers, destination details, and sponsorship opportunities. The site is well-structured and professionally designed, reflecting a mature digital presence for a medium-sized non-profit organization. Technically, the site uses modern frameworks like Bootstrap and jQuery, integrates Google services for analytics and reCAPTCHA, and employs a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism via Usercentrics. Security posture is moderate; while HTTPS and reCAPTCHA are used, no explicit security headers were detected, and WHOIS data is missing, which slightly impacts trust. Overall, the site is safe, professional, and trustworthy for its intended audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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

3 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 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

  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
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
71

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

IFA is a globally recognized non-profit association organizing annual congresses on international taxation. The Lisbon 2025 congress is positioned as a flagship event attracting experts worldwide, offering high-quality scientific content and cultural experiences. The business model revolves around event organization, sponsorship, and professional networking. The website's partnership with the main IFA domain and use of professional event platforms indicate a robust partnership ecosystem. The absence of direct contact emails and phone numbers suggests reliance on web forms and centralized communication channels. The site’s content and branding consistency support a strong market position within the international tax community.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is implied but not explicitly confirmed in the data. The use of Google reCAPTCHA and a GDPR-compliant cookie consent platform are positive indicators. However, the lack of visible security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) and absence of published security or incident response policies reduce the security posture. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The missing WHOIS data is a concern but may be due to privacy protection or domain registration timing. Overall, the site should enhance security headers and publish clear security policies to improve trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Confirm and document SSL/TLS configuration to ensure strong encryption and trust.
  3. Publish explicit security and incident response policies accessible from the website.
  4. Provide clear and verified contact information including official emails and phone numbers for transparency.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
International Fiscal Association (IFA)
Description
The website promotes the 77th IFA Congress 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal, focusing on international taxation topics and cultural events. It provides detailed programme information, speaker details, destination and accommodation info, sponsorship opportunities, press/news, and organizational contacts.
Key services
International tax congress organization, Scientific and social programme delivery, Networking and sponsorship opportunities
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, jQuery, Revolution Slider, Font Awesome, Usercentrics CMP, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Fonts, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent via Usercentrics CMP

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Usercentrics CMP
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to an international tax congress.
  3. WHOIS data is missing, indicating possible domain registration issues or privacy protection.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are implemented with GDPR compliance mechanisms.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found; contact is via web form.
  6. Use of multiple modern web technologies and third-party services for analytics and consent management.
  7. No security headers detected in provided data; SSL status unknown.
  8. No evidence of adult or questionable content; content is safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and widely adopted technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, and Revolution Slider for interactive content. Google Fonts and Font Awesome enhance visual appeal. Usercentrics CMP ensures GDPR-compliant cookie management. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and tracking. The site appears mobile-optimized with good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by multiple third-party scripts. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or static site build. Hosting provider details are not available. The site could benefit from improved accessibility features and SEO optimization to enhance reach and usability.
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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