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Security report for 42lausanne.ch

42 Lausanne · Education · Switzerland

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

42 Lausanne is a free computer science school based in Lausanne, Switzerland, offering tuition-free education open to all without diploma requirements. The website serves as an informational platform for prospective students and the community, highlighting its innovative educational approach. The technical infrastructure is built on WordPress, leveraging popular plugins such as Yoast SEO for search optimization and CookieYes for cookie consent management. The site uses modern web technologies including jQuery and Font Awesome for enhanced user experience. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent implemented; however, there is room for improvement by adding security headers and formal security policies. No privacy policy or terms of service were detected, which could be a compliance gap. Overall, the website is professional, well-branded, and trustworthy, with a moderate AI score reflecting good content quality and business credibility but some privacy compliance shortcomings.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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 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. 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

  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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
67
Security headers
25
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
56

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 positions itself as an innovative, tuition-free computer science school targeting students and individuals seeking accessible education in technology. Its business model is non-profit and education-focused, with a clear market niche in free coding education in Lausanne. The website content and metadata emphasize openness and inclusivity. The lack of detailed contact information and formal policies suggests a small-sized operation focused primarily on educational outreach rather than commercial activities. The use of structured data and SEO plugins indicates awareness of digital marketing best practices. No partnerships or subsidiaries were identified from the provided data.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communications. Cookie consent is managed via a reputable third-party service, indicating attention to privacy regulations. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and others reduces the overall security posture. No incident response or security policy information is available, which limits transparency and preparedness indicators. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The security score is moderate, reflecting basic good practices but lacking advanced security measures and formal documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to improve compliance and user trust.
  2. Add security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Provide clear contact information including emails and phone numbers for general inquiries and security incidents.
  4. Develop and publish a security policy and incident response plan to demonstrate security maturity.
  5. Regularly audit and update WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain performance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
42 Lausanne
Description
42 Lausanne is a free computer science school in Lausanne open to everyone without diploma requirements.
Key services
Free computer science education, Open admission without diploma requirements
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, jQuery, Font Awesome, Event Tickets plugin, CookieYes cookie consent
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
CookieYes
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress-based educational site for a free computer science school in Lausanne.
  2. No privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content.
  3. Cookie consent is implemented via CookieYes.
  4. No contact emails, phone numbers, or physical addresses found in the provided HTML snippet.
  5. No security policy or incident response information found.
  6. Good use of SEO metadata and structured data for enhanced search engine presence.
  7. No signs of adult content or suspicious activity.
  8. External resources mostly related to fonts, icons, and cookie consent.
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery and Font Awesome icons. SEO is enhanced using the Yoast SEO plugin with well-structured metadata and JSON-LD schema. Cookie consent is handled by CookieYes, indicating GDPR awareness. Performance appears moderate with standard web technologies and no heavy scripts detected. Mobile optimization is good, supported by responsive meta tags and CSS. Accessibility is basic but could be improved with additional ARIA attributes and semantic HTML. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available. Overall, the technical implementation is solid for a small educational site but could benefit from enhanced security configurations and accessibility improvements.
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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