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Maine International Trade Center · Government · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and GDPR outside view.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Maine companies in expanding their presence in global markets. The website positions MITC as the leading source for international business assistance in Maine, offering services such as one-on-one assistance, education, events, and funding support. The organization targets Maine-based businesses seeking guidance and resources to grow their export sales and global reach. The site features a professional design with clear navigation and strong branding consistency, supported by partnerships with reputable financial and industry organizations. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using Elementor and Gravity Forms, with modern web technologies and Google Analytics integration. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and CAPTCHA protections, though no explicit security policy or incident response information is published. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a notable concern, reducing transparency and trustworthiness despite the site's professional appearance and business legitimacy. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with room for improvement in security transparency and domain registration clarity.

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

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

  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

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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
69
Security headers
80
Email security
55
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
72

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

MITC operates in the government/non-profit sector with a focus on international trade facilitation and economic development in Maine. Its business model revolves around providing educational resources, personalized assistance, and financial support programs to local businesses. The organization maintains strong partnerships with banks, technology institutes, and industry groups, enhancing its credibility and reach. The website's content and structure indicate a medium-sized entity with a clear market position as a trade support leader in the region. Revenue streams likely include membership fees, sponsorships, and government or grant funding. The partnership ecosystem is robust, featuring well-known financial institutions and regional economic development agencies. Strategic observations suggest MITC is well-positioned to continue supporting Maine's export growth, though enhancing digital security transparency could further strengthen stakeholder confidence.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, multiple security headers, and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from automated abuse. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the lack of a publicly available security policy or incident response contact limits transparency and preparedness visibility. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file, which are best practices for mature security postures. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through privacy and cookie policies, but no explicit mention of other frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST was found. Overall, the security posture is solid for a non-profit organization but could be improved by publishing formal security policies and incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact or page to improve transparency.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program and consider adding a security.txt file.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet compliance standards and improve user experience.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Maine International Trade Center
Description
We help Maine companies get the guidance, education, and funding to succeed in global markets and fuel Maine’s economic growth.
Key services
One-on-One Assistance, Education & Events, Funding support, Industry-specific trade support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Gravity Forms, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Analytics, Google Fonts
Frameworks
GeneratePress theme
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google Site Kit
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and navigation.
  2. No WAF or security blocking detected.
  3. WHOIS data is missing, which is a concern for domain transparency.
  4. Site uses modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress with Elementor).
  5. Security headers and HTTPS are properly configured.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  7. Contact information is available via contact form but no direct emails or phone numbers found in HTML.
  8. Multiple reputable partner logos and external links indicate strong business relationships.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  10. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for tracking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the GeneratePress theme and Elementor page builder, which provides flexibility and ease of content management. It integrates Gravity Forms for data collection and Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection. The site uses Google Fonts and Google Analytics for typography and analytics respectively. Performance is moderate with some lazy loading and caching mechanisms in place, but there is room for optimization. Mobile responsiveness is good, ensuring usability across devices. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags, Open Graph data, and structured JSON-LD schema. Technical risks are minimal but include dependency on third-party plugins which require ongoing maintenance to avoid vulnerabilities. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified from the content.
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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