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Security report for kenyadiasporaalliance.org

Kenya Diaspora Alliance · Non-profit · Kenya

High risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Network security and 2 other checks.

Security score

47/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) is a registered trust and federation representing over sixty diaspora organizations with a combined membership of approximately 300,000 Kenyans worldwide. The organization focuses on advocacy, investment facilitation, and community networking for the Kenyan diaspora. Their website reflects a mature and established entity with a clear mission and active partnerships. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using Elementor and integrates anti-spam and multimedia features, providing a good user experience with mobile optimization and SEO best practices. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and anti-spam measures, though lacking some security headers and GDPR cookie consent mechanisms. WHOIS data confirms domain legitimacy and appropriate age, supporting the organization's credibility. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and serves its target audience effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. Network security

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

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • 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

  3. 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 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';…

  4. 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

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  • 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
0
Security headers
55
Email security
80
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
68
Average
47

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 · found on this site
  • 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

KDA occupies a strong position within the Kenyan diaspora community, leveraging partnerships with over 50 diaspora organizations and investing in startups valued at around US$4 million. Their business model centers on federation membership, advocacy, and investment promotion. The organization targets Kenyans abroad seeking representation, networking, and investment opportunities. Their partnerships with entities like the Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention and other business partners enhance their ecosystem. The website content and structure support their mission and growth, with clear calls to action for membership and engagement.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and uses CleanTalk Anti-Spam to mitigate spam and bot activity. However, it lacks important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which could improve protection against common web attacks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism indicates partial GDPR compliance. Incident response and security policy information are not published, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. Overall, the security posture is moderate but can be strengthened with additional controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner and privacy controls to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Regularly audit and update plugins and themes to avoid vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Kenya Diaspora Alliance
Description
The Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) is a Registered Trust, and a Federation of over sixty (60+) Diaspora organizations with a nominal combined membership of about 300,000 Kenyans across the globe. KDA’s affiliated memberships include welfare, cultural, religious, political, philanthropic, educational, professional and business associations. They are invested in start-up businesses nominally worth US$ 4 million and engaged in increasing investment opportunities for Kenyans abroad.
Key services
Diaspora federation, Membership services, Investment facilitation, Business and social networking, Event organization
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, jQuery, Swiper.js, CleanTalk Anti-Spam
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
CleanTalk Anti-Spam
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 diaspora federation with clear mission and services.
  2. Content is professionally presented with good SEO and social media integration.
  3. No critical security issues detected but security headers are missing.
  4. No cookie consent mechanism found, which may affect GDPR compliance.
  5. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and domain age is appropriate.
  6. No evidence of adult or unsafe content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using Elementor for page building, jQuery for scripting, and Swiper.js for carousel functionality. It integrates CleanTalk Anti-Spam for bot detection and spam prevention. The site loads moderate resources and is optimized for mobile devices with responsive design. SEO metadata and structured data (JSON-LD) are properly implemented, enhancing search engine visibility. Hosting is via a registrar known for domain registration but hosting provider specifics are not disclosed. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. Accessibility features are basic but present. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with opportunities for modernization and security 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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