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Security report for jas-hou.org

Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) · Non-profit · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) is a well-established non-profit organization dedicated to fostering mutual interest and cultural exchange between American and Japanese communities in Houston. With over 57 years of history, JASH offers a variety of services including Japanese language programs, cultural events, youth ambassador exchanges, and membership opportunities. The organization targets individuals and corporations interested in U.S.-Japan relations and cultural education. The website reflects a consistent brand and provides comprehensive information about its programs and events. Technically, the website is built on the Squarespace platform, leveraging modern web technologies such as Google Analytics, Mailchimp, and Stripe for analytics, marketing, and payment processing respectively. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and relevant content. However, some technical improvements could be made, particularly in enhancing security headers and privacy compliance features. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS but lacks several important security headers such as HSTS and Content Security Policy. There is no evidence of DNSSEC implementation or published security policies. The WHOIS data is unavailable or protected, which is common for privacy reasons but limits domain trust verification. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy, serving its community effectively. Strategic recommendations include implementing stronger security headers, publishing privacy and cookie policies to improve compliance, and correcting minor issues such as malformed social media links. These steps will enhance the site's security posture and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

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 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. 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

  3. 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
62
Security headers
35
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
68

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

JASH operates as a niche non-profit focused on cultural and educational exchange between the U.S. and Japan in the Houston area. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-standing presence and comprehensive program offerings including language education, cultural events, and youth exchanges. Revenue streams likely include memberships, event fees, donations, and sponsorships. The target customer segments are individuals, families, corporations, and community members interested in Japanese culture and language. The organization maintains an active partnership ecosystem visible through social media and event collaborations. Growth indicators include ongoing event schedules and language program sessions. The website supports these operations with clear calls to action and community engagement features.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. HTTPS is enforced, which is mandatory, but the absence of key security headers such as HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web attacks. No incident response or security policies are publicly available, indicating a gap in transparency and preparedness. The use of reputable third-party services mitigates some risks, but the lack of DNSSEC and cookie consent mechanisms suggests incomplete compliance with modern security and privacy standards. No vulnerabilities or exposed credentials were found, but improvements are needed to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including HSTS, Content Security Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance web security.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies along with a cookie consent banner to improve GDPR and privacy compliance.
  3. Enable DNSSEC for the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  4. Establish and publicly share incident response and security policies to increase transparency and preparedness.
  5. Audit and correct all external links, especially malformed social media URLs, to maintain professionalism and user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH)
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH)
Description
The Japan America Society of Houston (JASH) advances mutual interest in American and Japanese peoples.
Key services
Japanese language programs (online classes, private lessons), Cultural events and festivals (e.g., Japan Festival, JASH Bash), Youth ambassador exchange programs, Membership services (individual, family, corporate), Job board and community resources
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace CMS, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Stripe (payment processing), Typekit fonts
Platforms
Squarespace
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (SSL present)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable third-party services

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Mailchimp
Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a well-established non-profit focused on U.S.-Japan cultural exchange in Houston.
  2. Content is rich with events, language programs, and community resources.
  3. Uses Squarespace CMS with standard third-party integrations.
  4. No privacy or cookie policies explicitly found on the site.
  5. No advanced security headers detected; HTTPS is enabled.
  6. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection.
  7. Social media links mostly valid except one malformed X.com link.
  8. No signs of adult or unsafe content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is hosted on Squarespace, a modern and reliable CMS platform that provides built-in hosting and content management capabilities. The tech stack includes Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking, Mailchimp for marketing automation, Stripe for payment processing, and Typekit for fonts. The site loads moderately fast and is mobile responsive. However, there is room for improvement in accessibility features and SEO optimization could be enhanced by adding more semantic markup and alt text. The use of multiple third-party scripts requires regular security reviews to avoid vulnerabilities. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from security hardening and privacy enhancements.
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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