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Security report for be-advanced.ch

be-advanced AG · Other · Switzerland

High risk. 6 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

be-advanced AG is a Swiss company specializing in innovation coaching and business development services for SMEs and startups primarily in the Bern region. Their offerings include tailored coaching programs for KMUs, startup acceleration programs, founder consulting, and ecosystem networking. The website is professionally designed, content-rich, and targets entrepreneurs and small businesses seeking growth and innovation support. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern JavaScript libraries and includes Google Analytics for user insights. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. The domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, indicating legitimacy and trustworthiness. Overall, the site demonstrates a mature digital presence with good privacy compliance and user experience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

6 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

  2. 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 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';…

  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
25
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
83
Average
57
After the cap
49

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 · 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

The company positions itself as a key innovation partner for Bern-based SMEs and startups, leveraging a coaching and consulting business model. Their market focus is regional with a strong emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable business practices. The presence of workshops, events, and a podcast indicates active community engagement and thought leadership. Their partnerships include social media channels on LinkedIn and Spotify, enhancing brand reach. The business model relies on personalized coaching and ecosystem facilitation, targeting early-stage and growing companies. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified, suggesting an independent small enterprise.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS with a good SSL configuration and employs cookie consent banners aligned with GDPR requirements. Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymization, reflecting privacy awareness. However, explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Referrer-Policy are not detected and should be implemented to enhance protection against common web attacks. No security.txt or incident response contacts are published, which could improve transparency and vulnerability management. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from additional hardening and formal security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including CSP, X-Frame-Options, and Referrer-Policy.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly update and audit third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance cookie consent mechanism with detailed information on data retention and processing.
  5. Consider adding a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
be-advanced AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
be-advanced AG
Description
Innovations-Coaching für Unternehmen, Startups und KMU im Kanton Bern. Unterstützung bei Gründung, Skalierung, Digitalisierung, Kreislaufwirtschaft und Vernetzung im Innovations-Ökosystem.
Key services
KMU-Coaching, Startup-Programm, Gründerberatung, Innovations-Ökosystem Vernetzung, Workshops und Events
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, SlickNav, Lightbox2, Plyr, Chosen jQuery plugin, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • IP anonymization in Google Analytics
  • Cookie consent banner with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
basic

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. Content is professionally presented in German targeting Bern-based SMEs and startups.
  3. Strong focus on innovation coaching and ecosystem networking.
  4. Good use of modern web technologies and CMS (TYPO3).
  5. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided with multiple channels.
  7. No security.txt or explicit security policy found.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  9. Social media presence on LinkedIn and Spotify for podcasts.
  10. Events and news sections are actively maintained.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses TYPO3 CMS, a robust and mature content management system, combined with modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, SlickNav for navigation, Lightbox2 for media display, Plyr for media playback, and Chosen for enhanced form controls. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are used for analytics and marketing tracking with IP anonymization enabled. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed by optimizing assets and leveraging caching. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional user experience and SEO best practices.
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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