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Security report for nationalbreastcancer.org

National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. · Non-profit · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. is a well-established non-profit organization dedicated to providing help and hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services. The website positions the organization as a top-rated breast cancer charity with strong trust signals including high charity ratings and corporate partnerships. Their target audience includes breast cancer patients, survivors, donors, volunteers, and the general public seeking breast health information. The business model focuses on fundraising, awareness campaigns, and community support programs. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including jQuery, HubSpot analytics, Google Tag Manager, and other marketing tools. It is well-optimized for SEO, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility. The site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration and implements security best practices such as reCAPTCHA and cookie consent mechanisms. However, some security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not explicitly detected and could be improved. From a security posture perspective, the site shows a mature approach with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is strong with clear privacy and cookie policies and GDPR indicators. The WHOIS data is unavailable due to a malformed response, likely indicating privacy protection, which is justified for this type of non-profit organization. Overall, the domain and website content align well, supporting legitimacy. The overall risk assessment is low with no critical issues detected. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, maintaining regular audits of third-party scripts, and improving transparency around incident response policies. The website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and technical maturity suitable for its mission and audience.

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

2 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

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
57
Security headers
90
Email security
95
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
85

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 National Breast Cancer Foundation holds a strong market position as a leading breast cancer non-profit with a history dating back to 1991. Their competitive advantages include high charity ratings, transparent financial reporting, and a broad network of corporate partners and volunteers. Revenue streams primarily come from donations, fundraising events, and merchandise sales. The organization targets individuals affected by breast cancer, healthcare professionals, and philanthropic donors. Growth indicators include active awareness campaigns and expanding support programs. The partnership ecosystem includes donation processing platforms, volunteer management services, and design agencies, reflecting a mature operational structure. Strategic observations highlight a focus on education, early detection, and community support as core pillars driving their impact and donor engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and use of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms. Cookie consent mechanisms indicate attention to privacy compliance. No exposed credentials or sensitive data were found during analysis. However, the absence of explicit Content-Security-Policy and other security headers suggests room for improvement. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response information, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security posture is strong for a non-profit but would benefit from formalized incident response disclosures and additional HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options HTTP headers to enhance security.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance cookie consent mechanisms with detailed data retention and processing disclosures to strengthen privacy compliance.
  5. Consider publishing Data Protection Officer contact information to align with best practices in data protection.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
Description
We provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services.
Key services
Early detection screenings including mammograms, Breast health education, Support services and community programs, Fundraising and volunteer opportunities
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot Analytics, Hotjar, Fundraise Up, Google reCAPTCHA, WPML (Multilingual CMS), Yoast SEO, WP Rocket (lazy loading), Glide Visual Builder
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
Linux hosting
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Hotjar, Bing Ads, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics, Hotjar, Fundraise Up
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Fundraise Up, Hotjar
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 and professional design.
  2. Strong presence of trust indicators including charity ratings and testimonials.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools with moderate tracking.
  5. No security policy or incident response information publicly found.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to privacy protection or query error.
  7. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
  8. Good mobile optimization and accessibility features.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform with a modern technology stack including jQuery, HubSpot Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Fundraise Up for donations. It uses WPML for multilingual support and Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. Performance is moderate with lazy loading implemented and responsive design for mobile devices. Accessibility features are present, including an accessibility widget. The site is hosted on a Linux platform, though the specific hosting provider is not identified. Technical debt appears low with up-to-date libraries and plugins. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and further optimize performance metrics. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and scalable web presence suitable for the organization's mission.
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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