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RE-EF asbl/vzw · Non-profit · Belgium

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

RE-EF asbl/vzw is a Belgian non-profit association dedicated to promoting ethical fundraising practices among organizations relying on public generosity. Founded in 1996, it provides a code of ethics, internal regulations, and a certification label to its members, positioning itself as a trusted authority in the ethical fundraising sector in Belgium. The website serves as an information hub for members, donors, and the general public, offering news, guidelines, and contact channels. Technically, the site employs a modern JavaScript stack including jQuery, Modernizr, bxSlider, and Featherlight, with Google reCAPTCHA v3 and Google Analytics integrated for security and analytics purposes. The site is hosted via Combell nv, a reputable Belgian registrar and hosting provider. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and reCAPTCHA protecting forms, though explicit security headers and incident response policies are not publicly documented. Privacy compliance is well addressed with a cookie consent banner and a privacy policy in place. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and well-structured, serving its niche audience effectively.

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

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 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';…

  2. 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

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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
95
Security headers
20
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
80
Average
71

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

RE-EF operates in the non-profit sector focusing on ethical fundraising standards in Belgium. Its competitive advantage lies in its established code of ethics and the RE-EF label, which member organizations can use to signal trustworthiness to donors. The business model is membership-based, supporting organizations that solicit public donations. The target customers include non-profit organizations and donors who value ethical fundraising. The website's active news section and advocacy efforts indicate ongoing engagement with legislative and societal developments affecting fundraising. Partnerships with social media platforms and use of Google services support outreach and operational efficiency. The organization's recent domain registration suggests possible rebranding or digital modernization efforts.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced, and Google reCAPTCHA v3 is implemented to protect forms from automated abuse. Cookie consent mechanisms comply with GDPR requirements, allowing users to control cookie preferences. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No public incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are found, which could be improved to enhance trust and preparedness. No vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Overall, the security posture is adequate for the organization's scope but could benefit from enhancements in security headers and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and stakeholders.
  3. Regularly update all third-party libraries and dependencies to their latest secure versions.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Consider establishing a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
RE-EF asbl/vzw
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
RE-EF asbl/vzw
Description
RE-EF is a Belgian non-profit association founded in 1996 by organizations relying on public generosity. It promotes ethical fundraising practices and has a code of ethics and internal regulations.
Key services
Ethical fundraising code enforcement, Member support, Certification with RE-EF label, Information and advocacy on fundraising legislation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.2.0, Modernizr, bxSlider, Featherlight lightbox, Google reCAPTCHA v3, Google Analytics
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Google reCAPTCHA
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges
  2. Content is primarily in Dutch with some French language options
  3. Focus on ethical fundraising for non-profit organizations
  4. Clear navigation and structured content
  5. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and Google services
  6. Cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms implemented
  7. Contact information is complete and prominently displayed
  8. No explicit security policies or incident response info publicly available
  9. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a combination of classic and modern front-end technologies including jQuery 3.2.0, Modernizr for feature detection, bxSlider for image sliders, and Featherlight for lightbox galleries. Google reCAPTCHA v3 is integrated for spam protection on forms, and Google Analytics is used for visitor tracking. The site is hosted by Combell nv, a reputable Belgian hosting provider. Performance is moderate with responsive design elements ensuring good mobile usability. SEO is basic with meta tags and Open Graph tags present but no advanced structured data like JSON-LD detected. The site lacks a CMS indication, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Overall, the technical infrastructure is stable but could be modernized with newer frameworks and enhanced SEO and 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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