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Security report for ari-so.ch

ARI-SO · Other · Switzerland

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and Network security.

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ARI-SO is a Swiss non-profit association dedicated to fostering innovation in Western Switzerland by supporting SMEs and startups through its network members. The website presents a professional and regionally focused platform with clear messaging about its mission and services. Technically, the site is built on WordPress using the Astra theme and Elementor page builder, incorporating modern web technologies and privacy-friendly analytics via Plausible. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and appropriate security headers, although explicit privacy and terms policies are missing. No blocking or WAF challenges were detected, allowing full content access. Overall, the site demonstrates a moderate to good level of digital maturity and security readiness.

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

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 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. 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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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
95
Security headers
25
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
88
Average
62

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 association operates in the innovation support sector, targeting small and medium enterprises and startups in Western Switzerland. Its business model is that of a non-profit network providing proximity assistance and innovation facilitation. The website's market position is regional with a focus on Swiss innovation ecosystems. The lack of explicit contact details and formal policies suggests room for maturity improvement. The use of modern CMS and SEO tools indicates an intent to maintain a professional digital presence. No direct revenue streams or commercial partnerships are evident from the site content.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and includes multiple security headers enhancing protection against common web threats. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, indicating GDPR awareness. However, the absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms limits transparency and preparedness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The security score is good but could be improved by adding formal policies and contact channels for security incidents.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service to enhance compliance and user trust.
  2. Add clear contact information including emails and phone numbers for general and security-related inquiries.
  3. Implement and publish a security policy and incident response plan with dedicated contact channels.
  4. Consider adding a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure page to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ARI-SO
Description
L'ARI-SO s'engage pour l'innovation suisse. Via ses membres, l'association offre un soutien de proximité aux PME et start-up de Suisse occidentale.
Key services
Innovation support, Proximity assistance to SMEs and start-ups
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, PHP, jQuery, Google Maps API, Font Awesome, Cookiebot
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • Security headers present

Analytics and tracking

Services
Plausible Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Plausible Analytics
Marketing tools
Rank Math SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. Content is in French targeting Western Switzerland SMEs and startups
  3. No explicit privacy or terms of service pages found
  4. Cookie consent implemented via Cookiebot
  5. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the HTML content
  6. Uses modern WordPress theme Astra and Elementor page builder
  7. Includes Plausible Analytics for privacy-friendly tracking
  8. Good SEO metadata and structured data present
  9. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found
  10. No explicit security or incident response policies published
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using the Astra theme and Elementor page builder, leveraging jQuery and Google Maps API for enhanced functionality. SEO is well addressed with Rank Math plugin metadata and structured JSON-LD data. Performance is moderate with standard optimizations. Cookie consent is handled by Cookiebot, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. No hosting provider details were explicitly found. The site is mobile optimized and uses modern fonts and icons. Technical risks are minimal but could be reduced by regular updates and security policy publication.
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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