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Security report for bbv.ch

bbv Software Services AG · Technology · Switzerland

Partial score · DNS & email only

49/100

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

bbv Software Services AG is a well-established Swiss technology company specializing in digital consulting, software development, and digital transformation services. With a medium-sized workforce and a history dating back to 1995, bbv positions itself as a trusted partner for companies seeking to innovate and scale digital businesses. Their offerings include software engineering, AI consulting, data management, cybersecurity, and cloud services, targeting enterprises aiming to leverage modern technologies for sustainable success. The website reflects a mature digital presence with multilingual support and comprehensive content tailored to business clients. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and tools such as Yoast SEO, WPML for multilingual support, and advanced cookie consent management aligned with GDPR and Google Consent Mode. The site demonstrates good performance, mobile optimization, and SEO practices, supporting a positive user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms, and manages cookie consent effectively. However, explicit security headers and published security policies are lacking, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. No vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected. Overall, bbv.ch presents a professional, trustworthy, and compliant digital presence suitable for its business domain. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response information, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure policy to further strengthen security posture and stakeholder confidence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
6of 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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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
    • 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

  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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • 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
72
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
100
Average
68
After the cap
49

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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 · found on this site
  • 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

bbv Software Services AG operates in the competitive Swiss technology consulting and software development market, focusing on digital transformation and innovative software solutions. Their business model revolves around providing tailored services to enterprises, leveraging expertise in AI, IoT, cloud, and cybersecurity. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem, including multilingual websites and active social media channels, supporting brand visibility and client engagement. Their market positioning as a medium-sized, experienced player with a comprehensive service portfolio indicates stable growth and a focus on quality and innovation. The presence of customer stories and educational content suggests a strategy to build trust and thought leadership.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with HTTPS enforcement and spam protection via Google reCAPTCHA. Cookie consent management is robust and GDPR-aligned, including integration with Google Consent Mode. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a gap in defense-in-depth. No published security policy or incident response contacts were found, which limits transparency and readiness perception. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, the security posture is good but can be enhanced by adopting additional security best practices and publishing relevant policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance monitoring and incident response capabilities to improve security maturity and stakeholder trust.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
bbv Software Services AG
Description
bbv Software Services ist ein Schweizer Software- und Beratungsunternehmen, das Kunden bei der Realisierung ihrer Visionen unterstützt. Gemeinsam mit Kunden werden Chancen in inspirierende Lösungen mit nachhaltigem Erfolg verwandelt. Entwicklung skalierender digitaler Businesses, faszinierender digitaler Experiences und Software-Produkte mit nachhaltigem Mehrwert. Begleitung bei digitaler Transformation in Themen wie Generative Künstliche Intelligenz, Internet of Things, Cloud und Mobile Computing oder Industrie 4.0 mit individuellen Softwarelösungen.
Key services
Digitale Geschäftsmodelle, Software Engineering, KI-Beratung, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Digital Experiences, Cloud Services, DevOps und ALM, Managed Teams
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WPBakery Page Builder, Yoast SEO Premium, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Ads Conversion Tracking, Real Cookie Banner Pro, WPML (multilingual plugin)
Frameworks
WordPress CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection
  • Cookie consent management with Real Cookie Banner Pro
  • Consent management aligned with GDPR and Google Consent Mode

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads
Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag, HubSpot, Google Ads Conversion Tracking
Marketing tools
HubSpot Marketing Automation
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. Strong GDPR and cookie consent compliance with detailed cookie management.
  3. Professional and comprehensive business presentation with clear service offerings.
  4. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools with consent.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information published.
  6. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  7. Good technical implementation with modern CMS and SEO practices.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with WPBakery Page Builder and Yoast SEO Premium, indicating a modern and flexible content management approach. Multilingual support is provided via WPML, enhancing accessibility for diverse audiences. The site integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools such as Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Google Ads Conversion Tracking, managed through a comprehensive cookie consent framework. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The technical stack supports scalability and digital marketing effectiveness but requires ongoing maintenance to ensure security and performance.
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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