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Security report for igda.org

International Game Developers Association · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) operates as the world's largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to serving individuals involved in game development. Established in 1999, IGDA provides a global network of communities, professional development resources, advocacy, and events to support game developers across various disciplines. Their market position is strong within the technology and nonprofit sectors, with over 160 local chapters and special interest groups worldwide. The organization targets game developers at all career stages, offering memberships, mentorship programs, and industry resources. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 6.8.3, leveraging common web technologies such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and FontAwesome. It integrates analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics and HubSpot. The site demonstrates moderate performance and good mobile optimization, with a consistent and professional design. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and security headers are absent, indicating room for security enhancements. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and enforces clientTransferProhibited status on the domain, which supports domain ownership security. The absence of DNSSEC and security headers are notable gaps. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts are published, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. Privacy and cookie policies are present and include consent mechanisms, aligning with GDPR requirements. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professionally maintained, and serves its community effectively. Security posture is adequate but could be strengthened. Recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, adding security headers, publishing security policies, and considering a vulnerability disclosure program to improve transparency and resilience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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 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 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. 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
  3. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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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
20
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
53

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 igda.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
161
Employees
0
Customers
160
Third parties
1
Weak passwords
4%

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

IGDA holds a prominent position as a nonprofit organization within the global game development industry. Its business model centers on membership fees, partnerships, and donations to fund community-building, advocacy, and professional development services. The organization benefits from a broad and diverse target audience, including developers, studios, academics, and partners. Its extensive chapter network and special interest groups foster strong community engagement and industry influence. The presence of donation campaigns and affiliate programs indicates diversified revenue streams. The website's integration with marketing and analytics tools suggests active audience engagement and growth strategies. The lack of explicit parent or subsidiary companies indicates IGDA operates independently within its sector.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a baseline security posture with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protections in place. However, the lack of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces its defense-in-depth capabilities. No public security policy or incident response contact information is available, which limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. The use of third-party analytics and marketing scripts introduces moderate tracking but appears managed with cookie consent mechanisms. There are no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data in the HTML content. Overall, the security maturity is moderate, suitable for a nonprofit but with clear opportunities for improvement to meet higher compliance and security standards.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  2. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and provide clear incident response contact information to enhance transparency and trust.
  4. Consider establishing a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure privacy compliance and minimize unnecessary user tracking.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
International Game Developers Association
Description
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is the world’s largest nonprofit membership organization serving all individuals who create games. They advance careers and enhance lives of game developers by connecting members, promoting professional development, and advocating for game developers worldwide.
Key services
Membership programs, Professional development, Advocacy, Resource library, Events and networking, Global mentorship program
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap 3.3.7, FontAwesome 5.8.1, Google Analytics, HubSpot scripts, WordPress 6.8.3
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of cookie consent banner

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Simpli.fi
Tracking pixels
Adentifi, Simpli.fi, HubSpot
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally maintained nonprofit organization site for game developers.
  2. Content is rich with resources, events, membership info, and community engagement.
  3. Use of multiple social media platforms and active event listings.
  4. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
  5. Security could be improved by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a mature WordPress platform version 6.8.3, utilizing widely adopted libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap for UI and responsiveness. The integration of FontAwesome provides iconography, and Google Analytics alongside HubSpot scripts support marketing and user behavior analysis. The site loads external resources from reputable CDNs and uses a cookie consent banner to comply with privacy regulations. Performance is moderate, with no critical errors detected. Mobile optimization is good, and SEO practices are evident through meta tags and structured navigation. Hosting details are limited but domain registration is stable with NameCheap. Technical risks include absence of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which should be addressed to reduce attack surface and improve resilience.
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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