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Security report for isaca.org

ISACA · Technology · N/a

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

Security score

87/100

Risk levelLow

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

ISACA is a globally recognized professional association specializing in IT governance, audit, risk, and cybersecurity. The organization offers a broad portfolio of certifications, training, and resources aimed at empowering IT professionals and advancing trust in technology. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content tailored to its professional audience, including certifications like CISA, CISM, CRISC, and emerging technology certificates. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and integrates modern tracking and consent technologies, indicating a high level of digital maturity. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS, implements cookie consent mechanisms, and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, explicit security policies and incident response information are not publicly available, representing an area for improvement. The absence of WHOIS data due to query failure or privacy protection does not detract from the site's legitimacy, as ISACA is a well-established entity with consistent branding and recognized certifications. Overall, the website demonstrates a strong security posture, good privacy compliance, and professional business credibility. The technical infrastructure is modern and performant, supporting a positive user experience. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies, adding vulnerability disclosure channels, and enhancing transparency around incident response to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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 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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  • Security headers
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
75
Security headers
80
Email security
87
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
87

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

ISACA occupies a leading position in the IT governance and cybersecurity professional association market. Its competitive advantage lies in its globally recognized certifications and extensive community engagement. The business model revolves around membership fees, certification exams, training programs, and resource sales. Target customers include IT auditors, security managers, risk professionals, and governance practitioners. The partnership ecosystem includes official community and store domains, supporting a cohesive service offering. Growth indicators include a broad certification portfolio and active event and training programs. The organization's operations reflect a mature, professional approach with a focus on career empowerment and technology trust.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, security headers, and cookie consent compliance. No exposed sensitive information or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure mechanism limits transparency and readiness perception. There is no visible contact for security incidents or data protection officers. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through cookie consent and privacy policy. The security culture appears professional but could benefit from enhanced public security documentation and communication channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Add explicit security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking tools for vulnerabilities.
  5. Increase transparency about hosting and infrastructure to build trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ISACA
Description
ISACA provides resources to empower careers in IT audit, governance, security, and more, offering trusted certifications, expert training, and a global community.
Key services
Professional certifications, Training and events, Membership and community engagement, Resources and research
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Cookie Consent, SVG graphics, Flexboxgrid CSS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper input types

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Comprehensive navigation with clear categorization of certifications, membership, and resources.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented.
  4. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in HTML content.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to privacy protection or query failure.
  6. Use of modern web technologies and tracking tools consistent with professional sites.
  7. No suspicious or malicious external domains linked.
  8. No adult or NSFW content present.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses modern web technologies including Google Tag Manager for analytics and OneTrust for cookie consent management. The design is responsive and accessible, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. The technical stack supports a professional and scalable digital presence but could be enhanced with more explicit infrastructure transparency and performance tuning.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 87/100Low18 findingsView report
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