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Orde van Architecten - Vlaamse Raad · Government · Belgium

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

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Orde van Architecten - Vlaamse Raad website serves as the official platform for the Flemish Council of Architects, providing information, advice, and regulatory oversight for architects, builders, and trainees in Belgium. The site targets a professional audience including architects, trainees, and foreign architects seeking to practice in Belgium. It positions itself as a key government-related professional body with a clear mission to support and regulate the architectural profession in the Flemish region. The website content is well-structured, professionally presented, and accessible, reflecting the organization's authoritative role. Technically, the website is built on Drupal 11, leveraging modern web technologies such as SVG graphics and JavaScript modules. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility certification (AnySurfer label), indicating a mature digital infrastructure focused on usability and compliance. While performance is moderate, the technical stack is contemporary and well-maintained. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and includes a cookie consent mechanism, demonstrating compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR. However, explicit security headers and incident response policies are not evident, and WHOIS data is unavailable or blocked, which slightly impacts trust. No vulnerabilities or tracking technologies were detected, and no contact information for security incidents is published. Overall, the website presents a low-risk profile with strong business credibility and good privacy compliance. Strategic improvements include enhancing security headers, publishing security policies, and improving WHOIS transparency to further strengthen trust and security posture.

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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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
40
Email security
75
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
71

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 Orde van Architecten - Vlaamse Raad operates as a government-affiliated professional regulatory body for architects in Flanders, Belgium. Its market position is authoritative within the architectural sector, providing regulatory oversight, professional guidance, and support services. The business model is non-commercial, focused on governance, compliance, and professional development. Revenue streams likely derive from membership fees and government funding. The target customer segments include architects, trainees, builders, and foreign architects. The organization maintains partnerships with related councils and professional bodies, enhancing its ecosystem and influence. Growth indicators are stable, reflecting a mature institution with a clear mandate. The website supports these operations by providing accessible information and resources, reinforcing the organization's role and reputation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent banner indicating GDPR awareness. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, or X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement in hardening defenses. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected, and no security incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published, which limits transparency and readiness. The lack of WHOIS data reduces trust slightly but does not indicate malicious intent. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a government-related informational site but would benefit from enhanced security controls and published policies to improve resilience and stakeholder confidence.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add dedicated contact channels for security incidents such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Ensure WHOIS information is complete and publicly available to enhance domain registration transparency and trust.
  5. Regularly audit and update the website's technical stack and privacy compliance measures to maintain high standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Orde van Architecten - Vlaamse Raad
Description
De Orde van Architecten informeert en adviseert (ver)bouwers, architecten en stagiairs en houdt toezicht op de uitoefening van het beroep van architect.
Key services
Information and advice for builders and renovators, Support and regulation for architects and trainees, Oversight of the architectural profession
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 11, SVG graphics, JavaScript modules
Frameworks
Drupal CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical URL)
  • Cookie consent banner implemented

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in Dutch language
  2. No forms detected on the homepage or main content
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content
  4. Cookie consent banner is present and functional
  5. Privacy policy and cookie policy are clearly linked and comprehensive
  6. No explicit security headers detected in the HTML source
  7. Website uses Drupal 11 CMS with modern JavaScript and SVG graphics
  8. Social media presence on LinkedIn and Facebook confirmed
  9. No advertising or tracking scripts detected
  10. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 11 CMS, indicating a modern and supported content management system. It uses SVG for logos and icons, enhancing scalability and visual quality. JavaScript modules are employed for interactive features. The site is mobile-optimized and certified for accessibility (AnySurfer label), reflecting good technical maturity. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected in the HTML or CSS. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. No third-party advertising or tracking scripts were found, indicating a privacy-conscious implementation. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from enhanced security headers and performance tuning.
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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