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Security report for storyboard-collective.org

The StoryBoard Collective · Media · Switzerland

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and DNS health.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The StoryBoard Collective is a Geneva-based philanthropic organization founded in 2020, dedicated to supporting documentary impact production and episodic storytelling. It operates through partnerships with cultural organizations, residencies, media experts, and festivals to build capacity and provide funding, focusing on underrepresented communities. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image, with clear navigation and comprehensive content about its mission and initiatives. Technically, the site is built on Webflow, uses modern analytics and tracking tools, and implements privacy and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR standards. Security posture is good with HTTPS and anonymized analytics, though there is room for improvement in security headers and incident response documentation. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-positioned within its niche philanthropic media sector.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 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

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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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
0
Security headers
60
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
62

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 organization targets documentary filmmakers, episodic storytellers, and cultural partners, providing grants and capacity-building services. Its market position is niche but credible, supported by partnerships with recognized industry allies. The business model is philanthropic, relying on grant-making and collaborations rather than commercial revenue. The website's content and partner ecosystem indicate a well-networked entity with a clear mission. Growth potential lies in expanding its series lab and indigenous storytelling initiatives. The presence of multiple partner logos and a transparent privacy policy enhances credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and privacy-conscious analytics configurations. The presence of a cookie consent banner with opt-in preferences aligns with GDPR compliance. However, the absence of visible security headers and a formal vulnerability disclosure policy limits the security posture. Incident response contact is provided but lacks detailed procedures. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The organization should consider implementing security headers and publishing a security.txt file to improve transparency and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve incident response transparency.
  3. Develop and publish a formal incident response policy detailing procedures and contacts for security incidents.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate risks from vulnerable libraries or tracking tools.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Swiss philanthropic foundation David et Mehra Rimer
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The StoryBoard Collective
Description
Founded in 2020, The StoryBoard Collective is a philanthropic organisation based in Geneva with a mission to support media for good. They support documentary impact production and episodic storytelling through partnerships, residencies, media experts, and festivals to build capacity and provide funding.
Key services
Grants for documentary impact production, Support for episodic storytelling, Partnerships with cultural organizations and festivals, Capacity building and funding
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Webflow CMS, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics (gtag.js), Nocodelytics tracker, jQuery 3.5.1, js-cookie library
Frameworks
Webflow
Platforms
Webflow hosting
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled with anonymize IP in Google Analytics
  • Cookie consent with opt-in mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused scripts and libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Nocodelytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Nocodelytics
Marketing tools
Mailchimp (newsletter)
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear navigation and branding.
  3. Strong focus on documentary and episodic storytelling philanthropy.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with opt-in consent.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable, indicating privacy protection.
  6. Multiple reputable partner organizations linked.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  8. No security headers detected in provided data; opportunity for improvement.
  9. No explicit or adult content detected; safe for general audiences.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Webflow platform, leveraging modern web technologies including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and Finsweet attributes for cookie consent and scroll control. It uses jQuery and js-cookie libraries for client-side scripting. Hosting is provided by Webflow, Inc., a reputable provider. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The site includes structured meta tags and Open Graph data for social sharing. Technical debt appears low, but security header implementation is missing. The site uses asynchronous loading for analytics scripts to optimize performance. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience.
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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