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Security report for odi.org

ODI Global · Government · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ODI Global is a well-established independent global affairs think tank based in the United Kingdom, founded in 2001. The organization focuses on inspiring action on injustice and inequality through research, policy advice, events, and publications. It holds a strong market position within the international development and humanitarian sectors, targeting policymakers, researchers, and global development professionals. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with excellent content quality and user experience. Technically, the website employs modern technologies including Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and Cloudflare DNS/CDN services, ensuring fast performance and mobile optimization. Security best practices are observed with HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers, although DNSSEC is not enabled. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, with clear consent mechanisms. The security posture is strong with no detected vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of a public security policy, incident response page, or vulnerability disclosure reduces transparency in security incident handling. Overall, the domain registration details align well with the organization's identity, supporting high legitimacy and trustworthiness. The website is safe for general audiences, containing no adult or questionable content. Social media presence across multiple platforms and a podcast series indicate active engagement and outreach. Contact information is primarily via contact forms rather than direct emails or phone numbers visible in the HTML content.

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

4 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 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. 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 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

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Domain Expires Soon

      Domain expires in 15 days

      What to do: Renew domain registration before expiration

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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
50
Email security
98
DNS health
55
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
75

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

ODI Global operates as a non-profit think tank in the government and non-profit sectors, delivering research, policy advice, and advisory services focused on global development and humanitarian issues. Its business model centers on influencing policy and practice through evidence-based insights and events. The organization benefits from a strong reputation, a medium-sized operational scale, and a clear UK base. The website content and structure support its role as a credible knowledge provider with a broad target audience including policymakers and practitioners. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the main pages suggests a controlled communication approach, likely to manage inquiries efficiently. The partnership ecosystem is not explicitly detailed on the website, and no related domains were identified. The organization maintains transparency through charity registration and comprehensive policy disclosures. The website's marketing and analytics tools are standard for professional organizations, focusing on user experience and engagement rather than aggressive advertising.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enabled and multiple security headers implemented, including HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options. No sensitive data leakage or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The use of Cloudflare DNS and CDN services adds a layer of protection and performance enhancement. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which is a recommended improvement for DNS security. No explicit security policy or incident response information is published, which could be improved to enhance transparency and preparedness. There is no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file, limiting external reporting of security issues. Cookie consent mechanisms are in place, supporting privacy compliance. Overall, the security score is high but could be further improved with additional transparency and DNS security enhancements.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Consider adding verified company contact emails and phone numbers on the contact page for improved accessibility.
  5. Regularly review and update privacy and cookie policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
ODI Global
Registration number
Registered charity number 228248
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ODI Global
Description
ODI is an independent, global affairs think tank. We work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality.
Key services
Research and analysis, Policy advice, Events and conferences, Publications and insights, Advisory services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform), Cloudflare DNS, Google Fonts
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Cloudflare Insights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Hotjar, Cloudflare Insights
Marketing tools
Hotjar
Transparency
basic

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-structured.
  2. Content is rich, relevant, and updated with recent events and publications.
  3. Strong presence of social media and podcast channels indicating active engagement.
  4. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity.
  5. Security best practices are mostly followed, though DNSSEC is not enabled.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are clearly presented with consent mechanisms.
  7. No direct company emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content; contact likely via contact page.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response page found.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and efficient technology stack including Google Tag Manager for analytics, Hotjar for user behavior tracking, and Cloudflare for DNS and CDN services. The site loads quickly and is optimized for mobile devices with responsive design. Accessibility features are present, and SEO best practices are followed with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. The site uses Google Fonts for typography and GSAP for animations, enhancing user experience. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and performant web presence with room for minor improvements in DNS security.
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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