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Security report for madagascar.co.uk

SEED Madagascar · Non-profit · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Network security.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

SEED Madagascar is a UK-based non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable environment, education, and development initiatives in southeast Madagascar. Established in 1999, it operates with a focused regional approach, engaging local communities and international supporters through projects in conservation, community health, education infrastructure, and rural livelihoods. The organization maintains a strong market position as a small but impactful charity with active volunteer programs and fundraising campaigns. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, supported by clear calls to action for donations and volunteering. Technically, the website is built on the Concrete5 CMS platform, utilizing modern web technologies including jQuery, Font Awesome, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook Pixel for analytics and marketing. Cookie consent is managed via CookieYes, ensuring compliance with GDPR and privacy regulations. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices, although performance is moderate and could benefit from further optimization. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS with an excellent SSL configuration and implements cookie consent mechanisms. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not detected and should be added to enhance protection. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. The WHOIS data confirms a long-standing domain registration consistent with the organization's history, enhancing trustworthiness. Overall, SEED Madagascar's website presents a secure, compliant, and professionally managed digital presence that supports its mission effectively. Strategic improvements in security headers and incident response transparency would further strengthen its security posture and stakeholder confidence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
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

3 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.

    • 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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 29 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

  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.

    • 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
70
Email security
85
DNS health
60
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
63

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

SEED Madagascar operates as a focused non-profit entity targeting sustainable development and conservation in Madagascar. Its competitive advantage lies in its deep local engagement, transparent operations, and diversified fundraising channels including direct donations, corporate sponsorships, cryptocurrency donations, and volunteer programs. The organization leverages partnerships with platforms like Enthuse, Charity Checkout, and GlobalGiving to expand its fundraising reach. Its target customers include donors, volunteers, conservationists, and community stakeholders. Growth indicators include active social media engagement, regular blog updates, and multiple awards and memberships that enhance credibility. The partnership ecosystem is robust, supporting both fundraising and project implementation. The business model emphasizes sustainability, community involvement, and transparency, positioning SEED Madagascar as a trusted and impactful charity in its niche.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS and SSL properly configured. Cookie consent is actively managed, reflecting GDPR compliance. The use of reputable third-party analytics and marketing tools is balanced with privacy considerations. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents an area for improvement. No signs of exposed credentials, malware, or phishing were detected. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly documented, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the security culture appears sound but could benefit from formalized policies and additional technical controls to mitigate emerging threats.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to harden the website against common attacks.
  2. Publish a security policy and provide clear incident response contact channels to enhance transparency and stakeholder trust.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate risks from vulnerable dependencies.
  5. Optimize website performance and loading times to improve user experience and SEO rankings.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
SEED Madagascar
Registration number
3796669
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SEED Madagascar
Description
We are working towards sustainable environment, education and development goals across southeast Madagascar.
Key services
Sustainable development projects, Conservation efforts, Community health initiatives, Education infrastructure, Volunteer and internship programs, Fundraising and donor engagement
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Font Awesome 5, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, CookieYes Consent Management
Frameworks
Concrete5 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of reputable analytics and tracking scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
GetResponse (email marketing)
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well maintained.
  2. Strong focus on transparency and donor engagement.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented.
  4. No visible security or content blocking issues.
  5. Active social media presence across major platforms.
  6. Use of reputable third-party services for analytics and marketing.
  7. No exposed sensitive information or obvious vulnerabilities.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Concrete5 CMS, leveraging jQuery and Font Awesome for UI components. It integrates Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook Pixel for analytics and marketing, alongside CookieYes for cookie consent management. Hosting is provided by Team Blue Internet Services UK Limited, a reputable UK registrar and hosting provider. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, suggesting opportunities for optimization such as image compression and script loading improvements. No critical technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected, indicating a well-maintained infrastructure. The use of embedded iframes for newsletter signup (GetResponse) is a modern approach to data collection without compromising site integrity.
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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