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Security report for ruddershift.com

Ruddershift · Non-profit · United States

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

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Ruddershift is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting veterans in their transition to meaningful careers, focusing on workforce development and employment innovation. The website presents a professional and clear message targeting veterans and related stakeholders. Technically, the site is built on Squarespace, leveraging modern web technologies and providing a responsive user experience. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and HSTS enabled, though additional security headers and policies could enhance protection. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but lacking cookie consent mechanisms and terms of service. The absence of WHOIS data raises concerns about domain registration legitimacy, suggesting a need for further verification. Overall, the site is trustworthy and functional but could improve in compliance and transparency.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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 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

    • 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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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
62
Security headers
50
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
67

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention ruddershift.com, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Ruddershift operates in the non-profit sector, focusing on veteran employment and workforce development. Its business model centers on providing resources and services to veterans, likely funded through donations or grants. The organization targets veterans transitioning to civilian careers, positioning itself as a specialized support entity. The website's professional design and clear contact information indicate a credible presence, though the lack of WHOIS data and some missing policies suggest areas for operational strengthening. The LinkedIn presence supports networking and outreach efforts. No advertising or analytics tools were detected, indicating a focus on mission over marketing.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security baseline with enforced HTTPS and HSTS, reducing risks of man-in-the-middle attacks. However, the absence of additional security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options limits defense-in-depth. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are published, which could hinder rapid response to security issues. Privacy compliance is partial, lacking cookie consent mechanisms which may expose the organization to GDPR non-compliance risks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced with more comprehensive policies and headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a cookie policy with a consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen security posture.
  3. Publish a terms of service page to clarify user rights and responsibilities.
  4. Establish and disclose a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Verify and update domain WHOIS information to improve legitimacy and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ruddershift
Description
Ruddershift is focused on supporting and innovating veteran employment and workforce development, helping veterans transition into meaningful careers with purpose-driven support.
Key services
Veteran employment support, Workforce development resources, Career transition assistance
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Squarespace, Typekit fonts, JavaScript, CSS
Platforms
Squarespace
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • HSTS enabled

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and hosted on Squarespace.
  2. Content focuses on veteran employment and workforce development.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical address.
  4. Privacy policy is present but cookie policy and terms of service are missing.
  5. No signs of adult or malicious content.
  6. WHOIS data is missing, which is unusual and warrants further investigation.
  7. No WAF or blocking detected; site is fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Squarespace platform, utilizing Typekit fonts and standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. The site is responsive and optimized for mobile devices with good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, typical for a Squarespace-hosted site. SEO is basic with proper meta tags and Open Graph data present. Accessibility features are basic but present. No advanced frameworks or custom backend technologies were detected. Hosting is managed by Squarespace, providing reliable uptime and security features. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to enhance security headers and privacy compliance.
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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