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LAPPG · Media · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

LAPPG is a professional organization established in 2008 that serves filmmakers and media professionals primarily in the Los Angeles area. The organization focuses on providing educational meetings, networking opportunities, job listings, and partnerships with industry leaders. Their website reflects a well-maintained digital presence with active content including news, blogs, and event announcements. The organization leverages modern web technologies such as WordPress with Elementor and integrates marketing tools like Mailchimp and Google Analytics to engage its audience effectively. Technically, the website is hosted on A2 Hosting and uses a reputable WordPress theme (Astra) with SEO optimizations via Yoast. The site is mobile responsive and performs moderately well, though there is room for improvement in accessibility and security headers. The domain registration is consistent with the organization's history, showing a long-term commitment and legitimacy. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and has domain transfer protections in place. However, it lacks DNSSEC and security headers, and there is no visible cookie consent mechanism or detailed security policy. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but no cookie policy or GDPR-specific indicators. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, LAPPG presents a trustworthy and professional online presence suitable for its niche audience. Strategic improvements in security practices and privacy compliance would enhance its risk 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 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

  4. Network security

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

    • 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

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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
55
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
56

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

LAPPG occupies a niche position as a local professional organization for filmmakers, offering value through educational events, networking, and partnerships with well-known industry companies. Its business model is non-profit and community-focused, relying on memberships and partnerships. The presence of a job board and active blog/news sections indicates engagement with industry professionals and potential revenue or sponsorship streams. The partnership ecosystem includes major technology and media companies, enhancing credibility and reach. Growth indicators include regular event updates and active social media channels. The organization appears stable with a consistent brand and clear market focus.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options limits its defense-in-depth. No incident response or security policy information is published, which could hinder timely handling of security events. Privacy compliance is minimal, lacking cookie consent and GDPR-specific disclosures. The use of modern CMS and plugins reduces the risk of vulnerable libraries, but continuous monitoring is recommended. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small professional organization but could be improved to meet higher compliance standards and user expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement standard security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to protect against common web attacks.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to comply with privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners.
  5. Regularly audit and update plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain performance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
LAPPG
Description
A professional organization for filmmakers to learn, share and network since 2008.
Key services
Meetings and networking events, Educational presentations, Job board, Partnership opportunities, News and blog content
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, Google Analytics, Mailchimp for WordPress
Frameworks
Astra theme
Platforms
YouTube
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

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 professional organization for filmmakers with active content and events
  2. Strong social media and partner presence
  3. No visible security or privacy policy beyond basic privacy policy
  4. No cookie consent mechanism detected
  5. Good SEO and technical implementation with modern CMS and plugins
  6. No critical security issues detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress using the Astra theme and Elementor page builder, indicating a modern and flexible infrastructure. It integrates Yoast SEO for search optimization and Google Analytics for visitor tracking. Hosting is provided by A2 Hosting, a reputable provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness but could benefit from further optimization. Accessibility features are basic, suggesting potential improvements for users with disabilities. The site uses external resources such as Google Fonts and social media embeds, which are standard for modern websites. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business goals but has opportunities for enhancement in security and accessibility.
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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