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Security report for theblueshield.org

The Blue Shield International · Government · N/a

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

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Blue Shield International is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting cultural heritage worldwide. Their website presents a professional and well-structured platform that highlights their governance, international missions, training programs, and national committee activities. The organization targets cultural heritage professionals, governments, and NGOs, positioning itself as a key player in the cultural heritage protection sector. The website leverages WordPress with Elementor and several plugins to deliver content effectively, including event calendars and document libraries. Technically, the site is modern and mobile-optimized, though performance is moderate and accessibility is basic. Security measures include HTTPS, a firewall plugin, and cookie consent mechanisms, but the absence of DNSSEC and security headers suggests room for improvement. Overall, the site is trustworthy, with transparent WHOIS data consistent with the organization's history and no signs of suspicious activity or adult content.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • High

      No DMARC record found

      DMARC provides email authentication and reporting

      What to do: Add DMARC record: "v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com"

  3. Network security

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

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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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
90
Security headers
70
Email security
55
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
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

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 operates in the government and non-profit sectors, focusing on cultural heritage protection. Their business model revolves around advocacy, training, international cooperation, and countering illicit trafficking of cultural artifacts. The website reflects a global reach with links to numerous national committees and partners. Revenue streams likely include donations and grants, supported by a donation page and partner acknowledgments. The presence of a governance structure and board information enhances credibility. The organization maintains a moderate digital footprint with social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The website content and structure support their mission and target audience effectively.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture. HTTPS is enforced, and a WordPress firewall plugin (Defend WP Firewall) is active, providing protection against common threats. Cookie consent is implemented, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and no explicit security headers (e.g., CSP, X-Frame-Options) were detected, which could expose the site to certain attack vectors. No vulnerability disclosures or incident response contacts are published, indicating potential gaps in transparency and readiness. The site uses nonce tokens in forms, enhancing protection against CSRF attacks. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit but could be strengthened with additional measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to secure DNS queries and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Regularly update WordPress core and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
The Blue Shield International
Description
Protecting Cultural Heritage
Key services
International Board Activities, Blue Shield International Missions, International Training, Meetings and Conferences, National Committee Activities, Countering Trafficking
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Elementor, Yoast SEO, Ultimate Elementor, WP Download Manager, The Events Calendar, UberMenu, Defend WP Firewall, Cookie Law Info
Frameworks
WordPress, Elementor
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Defend WP Firewall plugin
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Use of nonce tokens in forms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Plausible Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
plausible.io
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 Elementor and multiple plugins.
  2. Content is focused on cultural heritage protection and international non-profit activities.
  3. No privacy policy or terms of service pages explicitly found in the provided content.
  4. Cookie consent is implemented via a popular plugin.
  5. Contact information includes an official email and contact form but no phone numbers or physical addresses found.
  6. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS and firewall plugin but lacks DNSSEC and security headers.
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is safe for general audiences.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site content is fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using the Elementor page builder and several plugins including Yoast SEO, The Events Calendar, WP Download Manager, and Defend WP Firewall. The site uses jQuery and FontAwesome for UI elements. Hosting is managed via Mesh Digital Limited with DNS hosted on domaincontrol.com (GoDaddy). Performance is moderate, with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. The site includes structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and social media integration via Open Graph tags. Cookie consent is managed by a dedicated plugin. There is no evidence of outdated or vulnerable libraries, but the absence of DNSSEC and security headers indicates technical debt in security hardening. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and performance tuning.
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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