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Security report for affidamentiegare.it

DigitalPA · Government · Italy

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Affidamenti e Gare is a specialized e-procurement platform developed by DigitalPA, targeting Italian public administrations to streamline procurement processes below EU thresholds. The platform offers comprehensive services including CIG requests, automated ANAC form management, and compliance with transparency obligations. Positioned as a leading solution in Italy, it benefits from DigitalPA's over 20 years of experience and ISO certifications, reinforcing its credibility and reliability. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with a modern theme and integrates advanced tools like Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise and Matomo analytics, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security practices are solid, with HTTPS enforced and certifications in place, though some HTTP security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is an area for enhancement, as explicit privacy and cookie policies are not evident. Overall, the website presents a professional, trustworthy, and user-friendly interface tailored to its niche audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
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. 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

  3. 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
50
Email security
80
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
73

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

DigitalPA leverages its long-standing presence in the Italian public sector to offer Affidamenti e Gare as part of a suite of e-procurement solutions. The business model focuses on SaaS delivery to public entities, emphasizing compliance, efficiency, and ease of use. The platform's integration of automated regulatory forms and support services differentiates it in a competitive market. Partnerships with related domains within the DigitalPA ecosystem strengthen its market position. The company targets procurement officers and administrative staff, providing training and consultancy to enhance adoption. Revenue streams likely include software subscriptions, support services, and training. The consistent branding and ISO certifications contribute to a strong trust profile in the government sector.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with mandatory HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise to mitigate automated abuse, and Matomo analytics configured to exclude certain referrers, indicating attention to privacy. The presence of ISO 27001 certification suggests mature information security management practices. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options in the HTML source is a minor gap. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. Incident response contact details and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not publicly visible, which could be improved to enhance transparency and readiness. Overall, the security maturity aligns well with the business needs but could benefit from additional hardening and public security communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  3. Add a publicly accessible vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user inclusivity.
  5. Provide explicit incident response contact channels to improve trust and readiness.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DigitalPA
Description
Affidamenti e Gare is a platform designed to simplify and speed up the management of public procurement procedures below EU thresholds, including direct awards and tenders. It offers guided, assisted, and compliant workflows for public administration officers (RUP), automates ANAC forms, and supports transparency obligations.
Key services
CIG request management for purchases under €5000, Automated ANAC form compilation and submission, Management of all types of sub-threshold procurement procedures, Support and consultancy services, Training and procedural assistance
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.1, Avada Theme, PHP, JavaScript, Matomo Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise, FontAwesome Icons, CSS3, HTML5
Frameworks
Avada WordPress Theme Framework
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise for bot protection
  • Matomo analytics with excluded referrers configured
  • No visible exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security certifications ISO 27001

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise
Transparency
basic

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 rich, professional, and targeted at Italian public administrations.
  3. Strong branding and consistent messaging around e-procurement solutions.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  5. Security posture is good with room for improvement in HTTP security headers.
  6. No explicit privacy or cookie policies found on the homepage or main navigation.
  7. Contact information is primarily via contact forms; no explicit emails or phone numbers found in the HTML.
  8. Certifications ISO 9001, 27001, and 22301 are prominently mentioned, enhancing trust.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Avada theme, which provides a responsive and visually appealing design. The integration of Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise and Matomo analytics indicates a focus on security and privacy-aware tracking. The site loads multiple CSS and JS assets asynchronously to optimize performance, though overall speed is moderate. The use of structured data (JSON-LD) enhances SEO and content discoverability. Some technical debt is evident in missing security headers and lack of explicit privacy/cookie management tools. Hosting details are not explicit, but the site uses standard web technologies and CDN resources. Mobile optimization is good, and navigation is clear and user-friendly, supporting a positive 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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