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Security report for micronesiabusinessdirectory.com

Micronesia Business Directory · Other · United States

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

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Micronesia Business Directory is a regional online platform providing a comprehensive directory of businesses across Micronesia, including key islands such as Chuuk, CNMI, Guam, Kosrae, Palau, RMI, and Yap. Managed by the University of Guam Pacific Islands Small Business Development Center Network (PISBDCN), it serves both consumers seeking products and services and businesses aiming to enhance B2C and B2B connections. The business model is based on free business listings and searchable directory services, positioning it as a niche regional resource with a small but focused market presence. Technically, the website employs a variety of JavaScript libraries including jQuery 1.7.1, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and social sharing tools like ShareThis. The site is hosted behind Cloudflare DNS but lacks DNSSEC. The platform appears custom-built without a known CMS, with moderate performance and basic mobile optimization. SEO and accessibility features are present but basic. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has domain transfer protections but lacks DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options. The use of outdated JavaScript libraries introduces potential vulnerabilities. There is no published security policy or incident response contact, and no cookie consent mechanism is implemented, indicating gaps in privacy compliance. Overall, the website is functional, professionally presented, and trustworthy for its intended audience but would benefit from technical and security improvements to enhance protection and compliance. The domain registration is consistent and legitimate, supporting the business credibility. Strategic enhancements in security policies, library updates, and privacy compliance would strengthen the platform's resilience and user trust.

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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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

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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
65
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
62

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 Micronesia Business Directory operates as a specialized online directory targeting businesses and consumers within the Micronesia region. Its competitive advantage lies in its regional focus and affiliation with the University of Guam's PISBDCN, lending credibility and access to local business networks. The business model relies on free listings to attract a broad base of businesses, facilitating B2C and B2B interactions. Revenue streams are not explicitly detailed but may include partnerships or sponsorships. The target customer segments include local businesses seeking visibility and consumers searching for regional services. The partnership ecosystem includes official SBDC networks and regional organizations, enhancing its market position. Growth indicators are limited but the domain age and consistent branding suggest stable operations.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections in place. However, the absence of DNSSEC, security headers, and use of outdated JavaScript libraries such as jQuery 1.7.1 expose the site to potential vulnerabilities. Privacy compliance is minimal, lacking cookie consent and a dedicated privacy policy. Incident response readiness is not evident, with no security contact information published. Data protection practices appear basic, with no visible mechanisms for user data protection beyond standard HTTPS. The security culture is implied but not explicitly communicated. These gaps present medium risk, particularly from client-side vulnerabilities and regulatory compliance perspectives.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Update all JavaScript libraries, especially jQuery, to current secure versions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
  3. Implement standard security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to protect against common web attacks.
  4. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism to improve GDPR and privacy compliance.
  5. Establish and publish a security policy and incident response contact to improve transparency and readiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Micronesia Business Directory
Description
Micronesia Business Directory is an online directory of businesses in Micronesia, especially in Chuuk, CNMI, Guam, Kosrae, Palau, RMI, and Yap. It serves consumers looking for services and products and businesses aiming to develop B2C and B2B engagements. Managed by The University of Guam Pacific Islands Small Business Development Center Network (PISBDCN).
Key services
Business listings, Searchable directory by business type and location, Business registration for listing, Information and connection to PISBDCN
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 1.7.1, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, ShareThis, bxSlider, FlexSlider, Colorbox, jQuery UI 1.9.2, DataTables, Google Maps API
Performance
moderate
Mobile
basic
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
55/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain status clientTransferProhibited

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
ShareThis
Marketing tools
ShareThis social sharing buttons
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on business directory services for Micronesia region.
  3. No privacy or cookie policy explicitly found, only terms of use page.
  4. Uses several outdated JavaScript libraries which may pose security risks.
  5. No visible security headers or advanced security policies published.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical address.
  7. No adult or questionable content detected.
  8. Website uses HTTPS and Cloudflare DNS but lacks DNSSEC.
  9. No dedicated security or incident response information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom platform utilizing legacy JavaScript libraries alongside modern analytics and social sharing tools. Hosting is managed via Cloudflare DNS services, providing some performance and security benefits, though DNSSEC is not enabled. The site loads multiple external scripts including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and ShareThis, indicating moderate tracking and marketing integration. Performance is moderate with basic mobile responsiveness and accessibility features. The absence of a known CMS suggests custom development, which may increase maintenance overhead and technical debt. Modernization opportunities include updating libraries, enhancing security headers, and improving privacy compliance mechanisms to reduce technical risks and improve user trust.
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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