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Security report for isocfoundation.org

Internet Society Foundation · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Internet Society Foundation is a reputable non-profit organization dedicated to supporting initiatives that strengthen the Internet's function and reach globally. It operates multiple grant programs aimed at digital inclusion, resiliency, research, and emergency response, positioning itself as a key player in the Internet development ecosystem. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive content tailored to its target audience of non-profits, Internet communities, and global stakeholders. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and tools such as Yoast SEO, Google Analytics, and CookieYes for consent management. The infrastructure supports good performance and accessibility, with mobile optimization and SEO best practices in place. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and a consent mechanism, reflecting GDPR awareness. Contact information is transparent and includes phone, email, and physical address, enhancing business credibility. The WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is justified for this type of organization, and no suspicious patterns were detected. Overall, the site presents a low-risk profile with strong trust indicators and a professional online presence, suitable for its mission and audience.

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

3 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. 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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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
65
Security headers
35
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
73

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

The Internet Society Foundation operates in the technology and non-profit sectors, focusing on grant funding to support Internet development and digital inclusion worldwide. Its business model revolves around philanthropic funding and partnerships, leveraging its parent organization, the Internet Society. The foundation targets non-profits, community networks, and research entities, providing financial and resource support. The presence of multiple grant programs and impact reporting indicates a structured approach to funding and accountability. The organization maintains a strong partnership ecosystem and a credible market position as a global Internet development supporter.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with HTTPS enabled and no exposed sensitive data. Cookie consent management is implemented, supporting privacy compliance. However, some standard security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not explicitly detected and could be added to enhance protection. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not publicly available, which could be improved to strengthen security culture and readiness. Overall, the site is secure but could benefit from additional security best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve incident response transparency.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance visibility of incident response contacts or security team information on the website.
  5. Maintain continuous monitoring and update of privacy and security policies to align with evolving regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Internet Society Foundation
Description
The Internet Society Foundation focuses on funding initiatives that strengthen the Internet in function and reach so that it can effectively serve all people.
Key services
Grant programs (Beyond the Net, BOLT, SCILLS, Resiliency, Emergency Response, Research), Funding for Internet connectivity and community projects, Resources and guidance for grantees, Impact reporting and transparency
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, CookieYes consent management, jQuery, FontAwesome, MediaElement.js, bb-plugin (Beaver Builder plugin), Toolset Blocks
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected in scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
CookieYes
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 cookie consent mechanism implemented
  3. Strong focus on Internet development and digital inclusion grants
  4. Multiple grant programs detailed with clear calls to action
  5. Active news and stories section with recent updates
  6. Clear contact information including phone, email, and physical address
  7. Social media presence across major platforms
  8. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content
  10. WHOIS data is unavailable or privacy protected, but website legitimacy is supported by other trust indicators
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform with a well-maintained tech stack including Yoast SEO, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and CookieYes for cookie consent. The site uses jQuery and FontAwesome for UI elements and Beaver Builder for layout management. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. SEO is well implemented with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Hosting provider details are not explicitly found. The site shows no signs of technical debt or outdated technologies, indicating good technical maintenance 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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