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Security report for weconnectinternational.org

weconnectinternational.org · Non-profit · United States

Medium risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

72/100

Risk levelMedium

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

WEConnect International is a well-established non-profit organization founded in 2008, dedicated to empowering women-owned businesses globally by providing certification, membership, and networking opportunities. The organization positions itself as a global leader in facilitating connections between women entrepreneurs and buyer members, supported by a professional website with clear branding and relevant content. The technical infrastructure is based on WordPress with modern enhancements including Alpine.js and integration with HubSpot marketing and analytics tools, complemented by a chatbot powered by Botpress. The website demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, though accessibility features are basic. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections in place, but could be improved by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. Privacy compliance is strong with a visible cookie consent mechanism and a comprehensive privacy policy. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and aligned with the organization's mission and business model.

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

2 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  2. 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
72
Security headers
80
Email security
75
DNS health
85
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
80
Average
72

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 non-profit sector focusing on women entrepreneurship and global business certification. Its business model revolves around membership fees, certification services, sponsorships, and events. The target audience includes women-owned businesses seeking certification and global buyers interested in supplier diversity. The website content and structure support this positioning with dedicated sections for women-owned businesses, buyer membership, and success stories. The presence of annual reports and news indicates transparency and active engagement. The organization leverages partnerships and digital marketing tools to expand its reach. The domain age and WHOIS data reinforce the organization's credibility and stability in the market.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and has domain transfer protections enabled, indicating a baseline of security awareness. However, no advanced security headers were detected, and DNSSEC is not enabled, which are areas for improvement. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response information, which could be beneficial for transparency and trust. The use of HubSpot and Botpress introduces third-party dependencies that require ongoing security monitoring. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified in the analysis. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced with additional best practices and documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and integrations for security and privacy compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
weconnectinternational.org
Description
WEConnect International helps drive money into the hands of women business owners by enabling them to compete in the global marketplace. It supports women-owned businesses globally through certification, membership, and connecting them with buyers.
Key services
Women-owned business certification, Buyer membership, Networking and events, Training and resources
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, HubSpot, Botpress chatbot, Imgix (image CDN)
Frameworks
Alpine.js
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Client transfer prohibited domain status
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot Analytics, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot Ads Pixel
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing
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 focused on women-owned business certification and global networking
  3. Strong presence of social media and marketing tools
  4. No explicit security policy or incident response information found
  5. Good privacy and cookie compliance with visible banner and privacy policy
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistency with business claims
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with modern JavaScript frameworks like Alpine.js for interactivity. It uses HubSpot for marketing automation and analytics, and Botpress for chatbot functionality. Images are served via Imgix CDN, improving performance. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO metadata including Open Graph and JSON-LD structured data. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. Accessibility is basic and could be improved to meet higher standards. The technical stack is modern and supports the organization's digital engagement goals, but security enhancements and performance tuning could further improve reliability and user 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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