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Security report for bbv-software.de

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 software and consulting company specializing in digital consulting, software engineering, and digital transformation services. Founded in 1995, the company serves a broad range of clients, focusing on delivering scalable digital businesses, innovative digital experiences, and sustainable software products. Their market position is strong within Switzerland, supported by a medium-sized team and a comprehensive portfolio of services including AI consulting, cloud services, cybersecurity, and data management. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with multilingual support and rich content tailored to business clients. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern plugins and tools such as WPBakery Page Builder, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, and LinkedIn Insight Tag. It employs standard web technologies including JavaScript and jQuery, and integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools with a robust cookie consent mechanism ensuring GDPR compliance. The site demonstrates good performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility features. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and employs Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam. While some security headers are not explicitly detected, the overall security posture is solid with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie management system. However, the site could improve by publishing explicit security policies and incident response contacts. Overall, bbv Software Services AG presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with strong business credibility, good technical implementation, and solid privacy and security practices. The risk level is low, and the company is well-positioned to maintain compliance and security in its digital operations.

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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  • 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
70
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
100
Average
65
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 technology sector, focusing on software development and digital consulting. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing Swiss market presence, comprehensive service offerings, and expertise in emerging technologies such as generative AI and IoT. The business model is service-oriented, targeting enterprises and SMEs undergoing digital transformation. Revenue streams likely include consulting fees, software development contracts, and managed services. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem, including multilingual websites and integration with major marketing platforms. Growth indicators include active content marketing, events, and workshops. Strategic observations highlight a focus on innovation, customer-centric solutions, and sustainable digital business models.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate spam and bot attacks. Cookie consent is managed via a professional banner with detailed service categorization and compliance with GDPR and Swiss data protection laws. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which could be a gap in transparency. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could benefit from enhanced documentation and header implementation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Referrer-Policy to strengthen browser security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update all third-party plugins and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enable HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) header if not already configured to enforce HTTPS.
  5. Conduct periodic penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify and remediate security risks.
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 unseren Kunden verwandeln wir seit 1995 Chancen in inspirierende Lösungen mit nachhaltigem Erfolg. Wir entwickeln skalierende digitale Businesses mit faszinierenden digitalen Experiences und Software-Produkte mit nachhaltigem Mehrwert. Wir begleiten Kunden bei der digitalen Transformation in Themen wie Generative Künstliche Intelligenz, Internet of Things, Cloud und Mobile Computing oder Industrie 4.0 mit individuellen Softwarelösungen und stehen mit Technologie- und Methoden-Expertise in allen Bereichen der Softwareentwicklung zur Seite.
Key services
Digital Business Consulting, Software Engineering, KI-Beratung, Cloud Services, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Mobile & Web Apps, DevOps und ALM, Managed Teams
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google reCAPTCHA, YouTube embeds, Real Cookie Banner Pro, WPML (multilingual plugin), Contact Form 7
Frameworks
WPBakery Page Builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism with detailed cookie management
  • No exposed sensitive data found in HTML
  • Use of security and privacy plugins

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads
Tracking pixels
HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Ads Conversion Tracking, Leadinfo B.V.
Marketing tools
HubSpot
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 challenge.
  2. Content is professionally presented in German with multilingual support.
  3. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy mechanisms implemented.
  4. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools with consent.
  5. Strong branding and consistent company information across site and structured data.
  6. No signs of suspicious or malicious activity detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using WPBakery Page Builder for layout management. It integrates multiple third-party services including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, HubSpot, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and YouTube embeds. The site uses jQuery and modern JavaScript libraries for interactivity. Cookie management is handled by Real Cookie Banner Pro with granular consent options. The site is multilingual, supported by WPML plugin. Performance is moderate with preloading of scripts and styles, and mobile optimization is good. Accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA labels are present. Technical risks include reliance on multiple external scripts which require ongoing maintenance and monitoring for vulnerabilities.
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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