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Security report for preventionweb.net

UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) · Government · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PreventionWeb.net is a globally recognized knowledge sharing platform dedicated to disaster risk reduction and resilience, managed by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). It serves as a comprehensive resource hub for DRR professionals, policymakers, and communities worldwide, offering news, publications, training, events, and community engagement tools. The platform is well-positioned as a leading UN-backed initiative in the disaster risk management sector, with strong branding and consistent content quality. Technically, the site is built on Drupal 10 with modern web technologies including React and integrates Google Tag Manager and Cloudflare for performance and security. The website demonstrates excellent design, mobile optimization, and accessibility, ensuring a positive user experience. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and privacy compliance, including cookie consent mechanisms and comprehensive privacy and terms policies. However, WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable, likely due to privacy or registry restrictions, which slightly impacts trust analysis but is mitigated by the strong UN affiliation and professional presentation. Overall, PreventionWeb.net is a credible, authoritative platform with a robust digital presence and a clear mission to support global disaster risk reduction efforts.

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

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. 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

  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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  • 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
50
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
74

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 platform operates under the UNDRR umbrella, targeting disaster risk reduction professionals and stakeholders globally. Its business model is non-profit and knowledge-centric, focusing on content dissemination, community building, and advocacy rather than commercial revenue. The site maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with UN entities and related organizations, enhancing its market position. The content strategy includes regular updates, featured news, community voices, and practical DRR solutions, supporting engagement and growth. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a controlled communication channel via forms, typical for UN platforms. The platform's extensive use of modern web technologies and compliance with privacy regulations indicates a mature digital infrastructure supporting its mission.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of Cloudflare CDN and security services, and implementation of cookie consent banners aligned with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly visible, representing areas for improvement. The integration of Google Tag Manager and Cloudflare Insights indicates active monitoring and analytics, balanced with privacy considerations. Overall, the site is secure for its purpose but could enhance transparency around security governance and incident handling.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page detailing security practices and incident response procedures.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide direct security contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance visible security headers and document them for transparency and trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Description
PreventionWeb is the global knowledge sharing platform for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience, managed by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). It offers knowledge products and services to facilitate the work of DRR professionals worldwide.
Key services
Knowledge Base with news, publications, resource guides, Community announcements and events, Country profiles and regional data, DRR solutions and success stories, Training and career resources, Organization directory, Campaigns and advocacy
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10 CMS, React 19.0.0 (importmap usage), jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare (CDN and security), Cookie Consent Banner (undrr custom)
Frameworks
Drupal, React
Platforms
Web, YouTube (embedded video)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager with privacy considerations

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Cloudflare Insights
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional UN-managed platform for disaster risk reduction knowledge sharing
  2. Content is rich, updated, and well-structured with multiple sections and resources
  3. Strong branding consistency with UNDRR and related UN entities
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  5. Good privacy and cookie compliance with visible banners and policies
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed, only contact forms
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy or registry restrictions
  8. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks
  9. No WAF or blocking detected, full content accessible
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by Drupal 10 CMS, leveraging React 19.0.0 via import maps, jQuery, and Google Tag Manager for analytics. It uses Cloudflare for CDN and security, ensuring fast performance and global availability. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter cards. The presence of cookie consent banners and privacy policies indicates compliance with data protection regulations. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a high-quality user experience. Opportunities exist to improve technical documentation of security headers and to implement a formal vulnerability disclosure mechanism.
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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