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Security report for artefact-groupe.fr

Artefact · Technology · France

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Artefact is a well-established French technology group founded in 1991, operating primarily in digital agency services, datacenter hosting, and network operations. The company serves businesses and public sector clients, offering a comprehensive suite of IT and digital solutions through its three main subsidiaries: Artefact (digital agency), ArteOne (datacenter and IT services), and ArteWan (network operator). The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and strong branding consistency. Technical infrastructure leverages WordPress CMS with modern frameworks like Yootheme and Uikit, and privacy-respecting analytics via Matomo. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers and explicit security policies are absent. WHOIS data is unavailable, which slightly impacts trust but is mitigated by the professional and transparent website content. Overall, Artefact presents as a credible and established player in the regional technology market.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
40/ 100 · High
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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

  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

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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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
62
Security headers
80
Email security
55
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
40
Average
66

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

Artefact holds a strong market position in the South-West of France with a 34-year history and diversified service offerings across digital agency, datacenter, and network operations. Its business model focuses on providing integrated IT and digital services to enterprises and public entities. The company benefits from strategic partnerships with major technology vendors such as Google, Dell, RedHat, and Cisco, enhancing its service portfolio and credibility. Client testimonials and certifications like CERT-FR and CSIRT memberships reinforce its reputation. The group’s multi-subsidiary structure allows specialization and targeted service delivery. Growth indicators include a robust regional footprint with offices in Nouvelle Aquitaine and Occitanie regions. The company’s digital maturity is evidenced by its use of modern web technologies and privacy-compliant analytics.

Security posture

Artefact demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, privacy-focused analytics (Matomo), and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism using tarteaucitron.js. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and some recommended security headers (e.g., Content-Security-Policy) indicates room for improvement. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the website content. The company holds relevant certifications (CERT-FR, CSIRT) which suggest an awareness of security best practices. The lack of a published security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy is a minor gap. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced by formalizing policies and improving HTTP header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  2. Add recommended security HTTP headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  4. Investigate and resolve the absence of WHOIS data to improve domain registration transparency and trust.
  5. Continue leveraging privacy-respecting analytics and maintain strong cookie consent practices to ensure GDPR compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Artefact
Description
Depuis 1991, Artefact groupe s'est développé autour de 3 secteurs complémentaires : Agence digitale, datacenter et services IT.
Key services
Digital agency services (web, e-commerce, e-learning, IoT platforms), Datacenter and IT services (hosting, backup, disaster recovery), Network operator services (fiber optic connectivity, VPN, VoIP telephony)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress CMS, Yootheme framework, Uikit CSS framework, Matomo analytics, Tarteaucitron cookie consent
Frameworks
Yootheme, Uikit
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with high privacy mode
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo analytics
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 rich content and professional design
  2. Strong regional presence with multiple subsidiaries
  3. Good privacy and cookie consent implementation
  4. No visible security policy or incident response contact
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, which is unusual for a French domain
  6. Use of privacy-respecting analytics (Matomo)
  7. Multiple certifications and partnerships displayed
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using the Yootheme and Uikit frameworks, providing a modern and responsive user experience. The site loads with moderate performance and includes accessibility features and SEO optimizations such as meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). The use of Matomo analytics indicates a commitment to privacy. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. The site is mobile optimized and features a clear navigation structure with multiple language and theme toggle options. Technical risks are minimal, but the absence of some security headers and incomplete WHOIS data represent areas for technical improvement.
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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