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Security report for kidszoo.org

Fort Wayne Zoo · Hospitality · United States

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Fort Wayne Zoo is a well-established non-profit zoo attraction located in Indiana, positioning itself as a top summer destination for families and children. The website offers comprehensive information about zoo admissions, memberships, events, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities, reflecting a strong community and family-oriented business model. The organization leverages partnerships for ticketing and seasonal events to enhance visitor engagement. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Google Tag Manager, TikTok and Facebook pixels, and WPBakery Page Builder, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly, providing a good user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA integration, though improvements are recommended in DNS security and HTTP security headers. Privacy compliance is basic, lacking explicit cookie consent mechanisms and GDPR indicators. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and safe for general audiences.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

8 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 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

      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

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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
52
Security headers
30
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
61

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention kidszoo.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
7
Employees
0
Customers
3
Third parties
4
Weak passwords
0%

1 subdomain affected

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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The Fort Wayne Zoo operates in the hospitality and non-profit sectors, targeting families and local communities with a focus on education and conservation. Its business model includes revenue from admissions, memberships, events, and donations. The zoo maintains a strong market position as a leading regional attraction with a consistent brand presence and active social media engagement. Partnerships with ticketing platforms and event organizers support operational efficiency and visitor experience. The website content and structure suggest a medium-sized organization with a focus on community involvement and educational outreach. Growth indicators include seasonal events and active volunteer programs. The business ecosystem is supported by digital marketing and analytics tools to optimize visitor engagement and fundraising efforts.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms. However, the absence of DNSSEC and lack of visible security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represent gaps that could be exploited. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. Incident response and security policy documentation are not publicly visible, indicating potential areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations is minimal, with no explicit cookie consent or data protection officer contact information. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the business type but could benefit from enhanced DNS security, HTTP headers, and privacy compliance measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  3. Add a clear cookie consent banner and update privacy policy to reflect GDPR compliance and user data handling practices.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and scripts to minimize vulnerabilities and maintain performance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Fort Wayne Zoo
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fort Wayne Zoo
Description
Indiana’s #1 Summer “Gotta-Do” Attraction connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care.
Key services
Zoo admissions, Membership benefits, Educational programs, Events and seasonal activities, Volunteering opportunities, Conservation efforts
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google reCAPTCHA, TikTok Pixel, Facebook Pixel, StackAdapt, AdRoll, WPBakery Page Builder
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugin 'stop-user-enumeration'

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM inferred), TikTok Analytics, Facebook Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
AdRoll, StackAdapt
Tracking pixels
TikTok Pixel, Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
WPBakery Page Builder
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed zoo attraction site with rich content and event information.
  2. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
  3. No explicit privacy or cookie consent mechanisms visible.
  4. Use of multiple third-party tracking and advertising services.
  5. Domain is newly registered but content references older dates, indicating possible domain transfer or re-registration.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using modern JavaScript libraries and tracking technologies. It employs Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing integration, along with TikTok and Facebook pixels for user tracking and retargeting. The site uses WPBakery Page Builder for content management and layout. Hosting appears to be with GoDaddy, inferred from registrar and nameservers. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Accessibility features are basic but present. Technical risks include lack of DNSSEC and missing security headers, which should be addressed to enhance security posture. The site is well-structured with rich content and multimedia elements, supporting a positive user experience and business goals.
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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