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Security report for aalborg.dk

Aalborg Kommune · Government · Denmark

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

85/100

Risk levelLow

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

Aalborg Kommune operates as the official municipal government website for the Aalborg region in Denmark, providing a comprehensive range of services and information for citizens, businesses, tourists, and the press. The site offers self-service solutions, contact information, and updates on local governance and community events, positioning itself as a trusted and authoritative source for local government services. The website is well-branded and professionally maintained, reflecting its role as a public sector entity. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including Matomo for analytics, Monsido for heatmaps, Cludo for search functionality, and is hosted on Microsoft Azure. The use of a custom CMS (Moliri) and various JavaScript libraries indicates a mature digital infrastructure. Performance and mobile optimization are good, with accessibility features implemented to support a broad user base. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. While explicit security headers are not fully visible, the overall posture is strong with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is robust, supported by a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie management system. Overall, the website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, security, and compliance appropriate for a government entity. The lack of WHOIS data is mitigated by strong trust signals on the site itself. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security header implementation and publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy to further strengthen trust and security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 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. 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"

  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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  • 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
77
Security headers
80
Email security
97
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
85

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

Aalborg Kommune holds a strong market position as the local government authority for Aalborg, Denmark. Its business model centers on providing essential public services and information to residents, businesses, and visitors. The website supports multiple user segments including citizens seeking municipal services, businesses requiring regulatory information, tourists looking for local attractions, and media representatives. Revenue streams are typical of government entities, funded by public budgets rather than commercial sales. The site integrates with a partner ecosystem including analytics and monitoring providers but maintains clear ownership and control. Growth indicators include active event promotion and digital self-service offerings. The municipality's strategic focus on digital accessibility and user engagement is evident through its comprehensive content and interactive features.

Security posture

The security maturity of the Aalborg Kommune website is solid, with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place to comply with GDPR. The use of Microsoft Application Insights and Matomo analytics indicates active monitoring of site performance and user behavior. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive information were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no publicly available incident response or security policy page, which could enhance transparency and preparedness. Overall, the site demonstrates a good security culture appropriate for a government website, but could benefit from formalizing and publishing additional security documentation and controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a public security policy and incident response plan to improve transparency and stakeholder confidence.
  3. Establish and advertise a vulnerability disclosure program, potentially via a security.txt file, to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to minimize risk from vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance cookie consent interface with detailed information on data retention and processing to further align with GDPR best practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Aalborg Kommune
Registration number
CVR-nummer: 29189420
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Aalborg Kommune
Description
Aalborg Kommunes hjemmeside er for borgere, erhvervsliv, turister og pressen. Her finder du selvbetjeningsløsninger, oplysninger og kontaktinformationer.
Key services
citizen services, business services, tourism information, press communication, self-service solutions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Matomo Analytics, Monsido heatmaps, Cludo search, Azure hosting, Microsoft Application Insights, Webcomponents polyfill, CSS Normalize, Swiper slider, Animate.css
Platforms
Azure
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with granular categories
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Microsoft Application Insights for telemetry

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, Microsoft Application Insights, Monsido
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo, Monsido
Marketing tools
Cludo search, CookieControl
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. Content is professionally presented in Danish language targeting local citizens and businesses
  3. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented
  4. Use of modern analytics and monitoring tools with privacy considerations
  5. No signs of suspicious or malicious content
  6. WHOIS data unavailable but website trustworthiness is high based on content and branding
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including Matomo analytics, Monsido heatmaps, Cludo search, and hosted on Microsoft Azure. It uses a custom CMS platform (Moliri) and incorporates various JavaScript libraries and CSS frameworks such as Animate.css and Swiper. The site is mobile optimized and accessible, with smooth scrolling and responsive design. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement by optimizing third-party scripts and leveraging caching strategies. The technical infrastructure is robust and supports the municipality's digital service delivery effectively. Opportunities exist to enhance security headers and streamline analytics scripts for better performance and security.
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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