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Security report for lactld.org

LACTLD - ASOCIACIÓN DE CCTLD DE AMÉRICA LATINA Y EL CARIBE · Technology · Uruguay

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

57/100

Risk levelMedium

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

LACTLD is a non-profit association representing the community of country code top-level domain (ccTLD) administrators in Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1998 and based in Uruguay, it serves as a regional leader providing coordination, services, and advocacy for ccTLD operators. The website highlights key services such as a unified domain search tool and an Anycast DNS network to strengthen regional DNS infrastructure. The organization maintains an active presence through publications, events, and working groups, targeting domain administrators and stakeholders in the region. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and Yoast SEO plugins, indicating a modern CMS infrastructure with good SEO practices. The site is mobile-optimized and uses HTTPS, but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended for enhanced security. Performance is moderate, with no significant issues detected. The site does not appear to use analytics or tracking tools, suggesting a privacy-conscious approach. From a security perspective, the domain registration is consistent and legitimate, with protective domain status flags in place. However, the absence of explicit privacy, cookie, and security policies on the website is a compliance gap. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be improved by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. The website content is professional, relevant, and safe for general audiences, with no adult or questionable content detected. Contact information is limited to a phone number and physical address, with no email or contact forms visible. Social media links are present and active, enhancing trust and engagement. The overall risk is low, but strategic improvements in privacy compliance and security practices are recommended.

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

6 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. 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';…

  3. 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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  • 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
70
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
57

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

LACTLD occupies a unique niche as the regional association for ccTLD administrators in Latin America and the Caribbean, providing a collaborative platform and technical services that support domain infrastructure stability and growth. Its non-profit model focuses on community building, knowledge sharing, and infrastructure enhancement rather than commercial revenue generation. The organization leverages partnerships with regional internet governance bodies and technical communities, as evidenced by event participation and joint initiatives. The presence of multilingual content (Spanish and English) broadens its accessibility. Growth indicators include active publication of reports and newsletters, and the maintenance of specialized services like the unified domain search and Anycast network. The business model emphasizes service provision and advocacy, targeting domain registries, governments, and internet stakeholders in the region.

Security posture

The security maturity level of LACTLD's website is moderate. The use of HTTPS and domain registration protections are positive indicators. However, the lack of DNSSEC implementation leaves the domain vulnerable to certain DNS attacks. The absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces protection against common web-based threats. No visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are present, which could delay response to security incidents. Privacy and cookie policies are missing, indicating potential compliance gaps with GDPR and similar regulations. The minimal use of tracking and analytics reduces privacy risks but also limits user behavior insights. Overall, the security posture is functional but would benefit from enhancements in DNS security, header implementation, and policy transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve overall domain security.
  2. Implement standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  4. Establish and publicize an incident response and vulnerability disclosure policy to enhance security readiness and transparency.
  5. Consider adding verified contact emails and contact forms to improve communication channels and business credibility.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
LACTLD - ASOCIACIÓN DE CCTLD DE AMÉRICA LATINA Y EL CARIBE
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
LACTLD - ASOCIACIÓN DE CCTLD DE AMÉRICA LATINA Y EL CARIBE
Description
Asociación sin fines de lucro creada el 20 de agosto de 1998 en Buenos Aires, Argentina, dentro del marco de reuniones de la IFWP.
Key services
Buscador Unificado de Dominios (Unified Domain Search Service), Nube Anycast (Anycast Network for DNS stability), Publications and reports, Events and working groups
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Font Awesome, Swiper.js
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited, clientRenewProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. No explicit privacy, cookie, or terms of service policies found on the homepage or footer.
  3. Contact information limited to phone and physical address; no email addresses or contact forms detected.
  4. Strong social media presence with official accounts linked.
  5. Website uses modern WordPress technologies and SEO plugins.
  6. Security could be improved by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers.
  7. No analytics or tracking scripts detected, indicating minimal user tracking.
  8. Content is professional and relevant to the domain registry community.
  9. No advertising or marketing tools detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a widely used CMS platform (WordPress) with modern page builder (Elementor) and SEO tools (Yoast SEO), indicating a mature and maintainable technical infrastructure. The use of jQuery and Font Awesome is standard for interactive and visual elements. The site is mobile responsive and uses Google Fonts for typography. Performance is moderate with no critical issues detected. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers represents technical debt in security hardening. Hosting details are not explicit but domain registrar is GoDaddy.com, LLC. There is no evidence of advanced analytics or marketing tools, suggesting a focus on content and service delivery rather than commercial tracking. Overall, the technical stack is solid but could be improved with enhanced security configurations and privacy features.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 73/100Medium27 findingsView report
  2. 73/100Medium27 findingsView report
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