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Security report for opentech.fund

Open Technology Fund · Technology · United States

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Open Technology Fund (OTF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting internet freedom worldwide by funding and empowering technology projects that enable secure and uncensored access to the internet. The organization operates multiple funding programs and fellowships, alongside resource labs that provide critical services such as localization, security audits, user experience research, and impact engagement. Their target audience includes individuals and organizations combating digital authoritarianism and censorship. OTF holds a strong market position as a leading funder in the internet freedom and digital rights technology sector. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme, incorporating modern web technologies such as jQuery and Google Fonts. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and demonstrates good SEO and accessibility practices, although some accessibility features could be enhanced. The presence of a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism and comprehensive privacy policies indicate a mature approach to privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent mechanisms, with no exposed sensitive data detected. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options are not evident and could be implemented to strengthen security posture. No vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were found in the WHOIS data, which aligns with the organization's stated mission and location, supporting the site's legitimacy. Overall, OTF's website reflects a professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained digital presence that effectively communicates its mission and services. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing an incident response policy, and improving accessibility features to further solidify their security and compliance stance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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. 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 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 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

  3. 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

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
75
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
82

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

OTF operates as a specialized non-profit grant-making entity focused on internet freedom technologies. Its competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive funding programs tailored to different needs, including rapid response and sustainability funds, and its fellowship program targeting research on information controls. The organization leverages a network of resource labs to provide technical and communication support, enhancing project success. Revenue streams are primarily from grants and government funding, with a strong emphasis on transparency and impact reporting. The target customer segments are technology developers, researchers, and activists working in repressive environments. Growth indicators include over 450 supported projects and a global reach impacting billions of users. Partnerships with technology and research communities are evident, although no explicit commercial partnerships were identified on the site.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security maturity level with enforced HTTPS and GDPR-compliant cookie management. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no publicly available incident response or security policy, which could enhance transparency and readiness. The use of PGP keys for secure communication is a positive indicator of security culture. Compliance with GDPR is evident, but additional certifications or formal security frameworks are not mentioned. Overall, the security posture is good but could be strengthened by adopting additional best practices and publishing relevant policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a formal incident response policy and contact channels to improve transparency and readiness for security incidents.
  3. Conduct regular security audits of third-party plugins and dependencies to prevent vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all users.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Open Technology Fund
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Open Technology Fund
Description
Supports technical solutions that ensure secure access to the free and open internet for people facing repressive censorship and surveillance. Provides funds, fellowships, and resource labs to empower technology-focused internet freedom projects.
Key services
Fellowships (Information Controls Fellowship Program), Resource Labs (Localization, Security, User Experience & Discovery, Impact & Engagement)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, jQuery, Google Fonts, Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent plugin
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of PGP key for secure communication

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent
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 with clear navigation and comprehensive content.
  2. Strong focus on internet freedom and technology support for censorship circumvention.
  3. Multiple funding programs and labs indicate a mature organizational structure.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are well implemented with user consent mechanisms.
  5. Contact information includes multiple verified emails and a physical address in Washington, DC.
  6. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Twitter (X), and Bluesky enhances trust.
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is safe for general audiences.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site is fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a widely used CMS (WordPress) with the Divi theme, indicating a balance between ease of use and customization. The use of Google Fonts and jQuery is standard for modern websites. Performance is moderate, with some optimization possible. The site is mobile responsive and includes SEO best practices such as meta tags and Open Graph data. Cookie consent is managed via a reputable GDPR plugin, indicating attention to privacy compliance. No advanced frameworks beyond WordPress were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicit, suggesting a typical managed hosting environment. Technical risks include reliance on third-party plugins and the absence of some security headers, which could be addressed to reduce attack surface.
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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