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Security report for 42nice.fr

42 Nice · Education · France

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

42 Nice is a tuition-free IT education institution based in France, offering innovative and inclusive training programs from bac +3 to bac +5 levels. The school emphasizes potential and merit over formal diplomas, using a project-based and peer-to-peer learning methodology. Supported by local government and business entities, 42 Nice positions itself as a modern academy addressing digital talent needs with accessible facilities and free IT equipment. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, integrates Google Analytics and CookieYes for privacy compliance, and is hosted behind Cloudflare DNS. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and provides clear navigation and legal documentation. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though security headers could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected. Overall, the website reflects a professional, trustworthy, and privacy-conscious organization.

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

3 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 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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 24 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
65
Security headers
65
Email security
75
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
77

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

42 Nice operates in the education sector, targeting young adults interested in IT careers without traditional academic barriers. Its business model is based on free tuition supported by public and private partnerships. The institution leverages a unique pedagogical approach that differentiates it in the market. The website supports this positioning with clear messaging, social media engagement, and donation facilitation via HelloAsso. Growth indicators include active event promotion and a growing student base. The partnership ecosystem includes local government and online service providers for donations and event management.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. Overall, the site maintains good privacy compliance and secure data collection practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance contact information by providing verified company emails and phone numbers for support and security contacts.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins to ensure no vulnerabilities or outdated components are present.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Registration number
Chamber of Commerce
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
42 Nice
Description
42 Nice is a course of excellence in IT, from bac +3 to bac +5, free, innovative and accessible without any diploma requirements. It is an academy focused on IT education with a unique pedagogical model based on project-based and peer-to-peer learning.
Key services
IT training from bac +3 to bac +5 level, Free access to education, Accessible campus and IT equipment, Open admission based on potential and perseverance
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Analytics, CookieYes cookie consent, Mailchimp newsletter integration
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with customization
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security plugins (implied by cookie-law-info and wp-consent-api)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Mailchimp, Google Site Kit
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism implemented with CookieYes
  3. Clear legal and privacy documentation available
  4. Strong social media presence with official accounts linked
  5. Use of WordPress CMS with standard plugins for consent and analytics
  6. No visible security headers detected in HTML but HTTPS is enforced
  7. No contact emails explicitly found in HTML content, contact likely via contact page form
  8. No phone numbers explicitly found in HTML content
  9. Newsletter subscription form present using Mailchimp
  10. Content is focused on education and IT training with inclusive and accessible campus
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery and Google Analytics. CookieYes is used for cookie consent management, ensuring GDPR compliance. Hosting is supported by Cloudflare DNS, providing reliable domain resolution and potential DDoS protection. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The site uses standard SEO meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) for enhanced search engine visibility. Technical debt appears low, but security headers are missing which could be addressed to reduce risk. Overall, the 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 57/100Medium25 findingsView report
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