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Security report for iucn.org

International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) · Non-profit · Switzerland

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

IUCN is a globally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to nature conservation and sustainable development. It operates as the world's largest environmental network, providing scientific data, policy guidance, and direct conservation efforts. The website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, multilingual support, and clear navigation tailored to a diverse audience including governments, NGOs, and the public. Technically, the site is built on Drupal 10, uses modern tracking and consent management tools, and is hosted with reputable providers ensuring good performance and security. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, domain locking, and cookie consent, though DNSSEC is not enabled and no explicit security policy or incident response contacts are published. Overall, the site is trustworthy, professional, and compliant with privacy regulations.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 100 · Medium
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

4 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 Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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
85
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
76

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

IUCN holds a strong market position as a leading environmental non-profit with a broad global membership base. Its business model focuses on providing data, policy advice, and conservation programs rather than commercial revenue. The organization leverages partnerships and multiple digital platforms to extend its reach and impact. The website supports this with extensive resources, event information, and member engagement portals. The presence of multiple partner domains and social media channels indicates a well-established ecosystem. Growth indicators include upcoming major events and active content updates. The organization's operations are transparent with clear contact details and legal information.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, domain registration protections, and a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of DNSSEC and a publicly available security policy or incident response contact are gaps that could be addressed to enhance trust and readiness. The use of Google Tag Manager and third-party scripts is managed with user consent. Overall, the security maturity is high for a non-commercial organization, but improvements in transparency and DNS security are recommended.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure compliance and minimize privacy risks.
  5. Enhance performance optimization to improve loading speed and mobile experience further.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)
Description
IUCN is a global environmental network focused on nature conservation, sustainable development, and biodiversity protection. It provides data, analysis, convening, and direct conservation action worldwide.
Key services
Biodiversity monitoring, Policy advice, Conservation action, Environmental data and tools, Capacity building and education
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare DNS, Klaro Consent Manager, AddToAny sharing
Frameworks
Drupal CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain locked with multiple EPP status flags
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
AddToAny sharing
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-structured.
  2. Content is comprehensive and relevant to environmental conservation.
  3. Multiple language options available (English, French, Spanish).
  4. Clear navigation with mega menus and categorized content.
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and accessible.
  6. Social media presence on major platforms is linked in the footer.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  8. No exposed sensitive data or security misconfigurations detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10, a modern and widely supported CMS, ensuring a robust content management framework. It uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and Klaro for cookie consent management, reflecting good privacy practices. Hosting appears to leverage Cloudflare DNS services, providing resilience and performance benefits. The site is mobile optimized and accessible, with clear navigation and SEO-friendly metadata. Some minor technical improvements could be made in enabling DNSSEC and optimizing performance metrics. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's mission effectively with a balance of security, usability, and compliance.
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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