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Security report for shaivastudies.in

Centre For Shaiva Studies · Education · India

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Centre For Shaiva Studies is a small, specialized academic research institute based in India, focusing on the advanced study of Shaiva traditions. It offers fellowships, publishes critical editions, and conducts lectures to promote scholarly understanding of Shaivism. The website is professionally designed using WordPress with the Avada theme and Yoast SEO, providing a good user experience and clear navigation. Contact information and physical address are clearly presented, enhancing business credibility. However, the site lacks published privacy and cookie policies, security policies, and incident response contacts, which are important for compliance and trust. The security posture is good with HTTPS and no exposed sensitive data, but could be improved by adding security headers and formal policies. Overall, the site is safe, accessible, and trustworthy, serving its academic and cultural mission effectively.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

9 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

  2. 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

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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
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
50
Average
50
After the cap
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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 organization positions itself as a niche educational and research entity in the field of Shaiva studies, targeting scholars and practitioners interested in Indian religious traditions. Its business model is non-profit and academic, relying on fellowships, publications, and educational programs. The website content and updates indicate active engagement with its audience. The lack of commercial advertising or affiliate programs aligns with its non-profit status. The use of Jetpack analytics suggests minimal user tracking, respecting user privacy to some extent. The domain registration and WHOIS data are consistent with the organization's claims, supporting legitimacy. Growth potential lies in expanding research outputs and fellowship programs.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options reduces defense-in-depth. There is no visible security or incident response policy, nor a vulnerability disclosure mechanism, which are best practices for transparency and preparedness. Forms use Contact Form 7, a widely used plugin, but no explicit anti-spam or input validation details are visible. Overall, the security posture is moderate to good but can be enhanced by implementing additional headers and publishing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement a cookie consent mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Centre For Shaiva Studies
Description
The Centre for Shaiva Studies is a research institute for the advanced study of the Śaiva traditions. It facilitates multi-disciplinary research on the vast textual corpus of Śaivism and documents contemporary forms such as temple traditions, yoga, dance, art, and devotional practices. Located in Pondicherry, it trains scholars in textual, manuscript, and epigraphic studies.
Key services
Research on Shaiva traditions, Publications of critical editions and translations, Fellowship and academic programs, Lectures and announcements
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Yoast SEO, Avada Theme, Fusion Builder, Contact Form 7, MediaElement.js, Chart.js
Frameworks
Avada Theme Framework, Fusion Core
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (implied by Contact Form 7 and Avada)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Jetpack Stats
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Jetpack Stats (stats.wp.com)
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed WordPress site using Avada theme and Yoast SEO.
  2. Content is focused on academic research in Shaiva traditions with regular updates and announcements.
  3. Contact information is clearly provided including email and physical address in Puducherry, India.
  4. No privacy or cookie policies found, indicating compliance gaps.
  5. No explicit security policies or incident response contacts published.
  6. Uses Jetpack for analytics and tracking with minimal user tracking.
  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 modern WordPress CMS platform using the Avada theme and Fusion Builder, which provide a flexible and responsive design. It leverages popular plugins like Yoast SEO for search optimization and Contact Form 7 for form handling. The site loads moderate resources including jQuery and various JavaScript libraries for UI enhancements. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility basics. There is no evidence of outdated or vulnerable libraries in the HTML content. The site uses Jetpack for analytics, which is integrated via tracking pixels. Hosting provider details are not explicitly disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced accessibility features.
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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