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Security report for lelabo-ess.org

Le Labo de l'économie sociale et solidaire · Non-profit · France

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Le Labo de l'économie sociale et solidaire is a French non-profit think tank focused on the social and solidarity economy (ESS) and ecological transition. It produces research, publications, and organizes events to influence policy and promote sustainable social innovation in France and Europe. The organization is well-positioned in its sector with recognized partnerships including government and financial institutions. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides rich content in French, targeting ESS stakeholders and the general public interested in social and ecological issues. Technically, the site runs on Drupal 10 with modern web technologies and includes user consent mechanisms for privacy compliance. Security posture is good with HTTPS and cookie management, though some security headers and explicit policies could be improved. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection, which is common for non-profits. Overall, the site is trustworthy, compliant, and professionally maintained.

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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  2. 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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  • 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
82
Security headers
75
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
78

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

The think tank operates in the non-profit sector, focusing on social economy and ecological justice. It leverages partnerships with government bodies and financial institutions to enhance its influence and credibility. Its business model revolves around knowledge production, advocacy, and community engagement rather than commercial revenue. The target audience includes ESS actors, policymakers, and socially conscious citizens. The organization has a consistent brand and a strong digital presence, including social media and podcast channels. Growth potential lies in expanding its research impact and stakeholder engagement. The partnership ecosystem is robust, supporting its mission and enhancing legitimacy.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent management, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, it lacks explicit security policies and incident response contacts, which are important for transparency and preparedness. The absence of security headers like Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options is a minor gap. No evidence of security incidents or malware was found. Compliance with GDPR is indicated by privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by publishing security policies and improving header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a formal security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Provide clear contact information for security incidents or abuse reports to improve trust and response readiness.
  5. Regularly review and update privacy and cookie policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Le Labo de l'économie sociale et solidaire
Description
Think tank de référence pour l’Economie sociale et solidaire, engagé pour la transition écologique juste en France et en Europe.
Key services
Research publications, Events and conferences, Advocacy and policy influence, Educational content and glossaries
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Google Fonts (Poppins), Google Analytics (GA4) - consent based, Tarteaucitron.js (cookie consent management), Swiper.js (carousel/sliders)
Frameworks
Drupal CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (GA4)
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (GA4)
Marketing tools
Tarteaucitron.js
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in French language.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data is unavailable or protected, limiting domain registration insights.
  4. Strong presence of privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  6. Professional design and clear navigation with mobile optimization.
  7. Active social media and external partnerships enhance trust.
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  9. Google Analytics is used but only with user consent.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10, a modern and secure CMS platform, using Google Fonts and JavaScript libraries like Swiper.js for UI components. Cookie consent is managed via Tarteaucitron.js, ensuring GDPR compliance. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices including meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, likely due to rich content and multiple CSS/JS assets. No hosting provider details were found. The technical stack is appropriate for a non-profit think tank, balancing functionality and compliance. Opportunities exist to optimize performance and enhance security headers.
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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