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Security report for oxfam.org

Oxfam International · Non-profit · Kenya

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

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Oxfam International is a globally recognized non-profit confederation of 21 NGOs working in over 90 countries to combat poverty and inequality. The organization operates through a network of affiliates, each rooted in local contexts, delivering humanitarian aid, policy advocacy, and community development. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with comprehensive content, multilingual support, and clear calls to action for donations and volunteering. Technically, the website is built on Drupal 10, leveraging modern web technologies and integrations such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, FundraiseUp for fundraising, and Stripe for secure payments. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, providing a positive user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs cookie consent mechanisms, and integrates trusted third-party services. While explicit security headers are not fully visible in the HTML, the overall posture is strong with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy policies and terms of service are clearly presented, supporting GDPR compliance. Overall, the website demonstrates high legitimacy and trustworthiness consistent with a large international NGO. The lack of WHOIS data is typical for such organizations and does not detract from their credibility. Strategic recommendations include enhancing explicit security headers and continuous monitoring of third-party scripts to maintain security integrity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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. 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

  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 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

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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
72
Security headers
55
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

Oxfam International holds a strong market position as a leading global non-profit focused on social justice and poverty alleviation. Their business model relies on donations, grants, and partnerships with affiliates worldwide. The extensive affiliate network across multiple countries enhances their reach and impact. The website supports fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and awareness campaigns, indicating diversified revenue streams and engagement channels. Growth indicators include active emergency response campaigns and policy advocacy. The partnership ecosystem is robust, with multiple country-specific Oxfam sites linked. The organization's operations reflect a mature, well-structured global NGO with consistent branding and professional digital assets.

Security posture

The security maturity level of the website is good, with HTTPS enforced and secure payment integrations in place. Cookie consent and privacy policies indicate awareness of data protection regulations. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were detected in the HTML content. However, explicit security headers like X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options are not evident and should be verified server-side. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not publicly available, which is common but could be improved for transparency. Overall, the security culture appears strong but could benefit from enhanced header configurations and documented incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify explicit security headers such as X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against clickjacking and MIME sniffing.
  2. Publish a clear vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate risks from external dependencies.
  4. Enhance incident response transparency by providing contact channels for security incidents or abuse reports.
  5. Continue to maintain and improve privacy compliance mechanisms, including clear data retention policies and user rights information.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Oxfam International
Description
Oxfam is an international confederation of 21 NGOs working with partners in over 90 countries to end the injustices that cause poverty.
Key services
Humanitarian aid, Campaigning for social justice, Research and policy advocacy, Emergency response, Community development
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, FundraiseUp widget, Stripe payment integration
Frameworks
Drupal CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure payment processing (Stripe)
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Transparency
good

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 maintained.
  2. Content is comprehensive and relevant to Oxfam's mission.
  3. Multiple language options and affiliate links indicate global reach.
  4. Strong privacy and cookie compliance mechanisms in place.
  5. Use of modern technologies and secure payment integrations.
  6. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious activity detected.
  7. WHOIS data is unavailable or protected, common for large organizations.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10, a modern and widely supported CMS, indicating a current and maintainable technical infrastructure. It uses Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics for tracking, FundraiseUp for fundraising widgets, and Stripe for payment processing, reflecting integration with industry-standard tools. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features, supporting a broad user base. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by external scripts and rich media content. There is no indication of technical debt or deprecated technologies. Opportunities exist to optimize loading times further and enhance security headers. Overall, the technical stack supports the organization's mission effectively with room for incremental improvements.
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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