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Security report for be-digital-basel.ch

be-digital · Technology · Switzerland

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

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

be-digital is a regional platform focused on promoting digital entrepreneurship and competence in the Basel area, primarily targeting SMEs and the local ICT sector. The platform offers services such as AI-focused initiatives, cybersecurity checklists, ICT provider directories, and community events to support digital transformation. The website is built on TYPO3 CMS and integrates modern tracking and analytics tools, reflecting a moderate to good level of digital maturity. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers implemented, though privacy compliance could be improved by adding cookie consent mechanisms and clearer security policies. Overall, the site presents a professional and trustworthy image with strong regional partnerships and community engagement.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
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

8 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. GDPR outside view

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

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

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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
Security headers
25
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
48

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 platform positions itself as a key enabler of digital transformation in Basel, leveraging partnerships with reputable regional companies and institutions. Its business model revolves around providing resources, networking, and knowledge sharing to SMEs and ICT professionals. The presence of multiple partner logos and event offerings indicates a well-established ecosystem. Growth potential lies in expanding digital competence and fostering innovation in the local economy. The lack of visible direct contact details on the homepage suggests a focus on structured engagement through dedicated pages or community channels.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, multiple security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. The use of third-party tracking scripts without a visible cookie consent banner may pose compliance risks under GDPR. Overall, the security measures are solid but could be enhanced with better privacy and incident response disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a visible and compliant cookie consent mechanism to address GDPR requirements.
  2. Publish a comprehensive security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.
  5. Provide clear and easily accessible contact information, including security-related contacts.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
be-digital
Description
be-digital ist die Plattform zur Förderung des digitalen Unternehmertums und trägt dazu bei, die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Region Basel zu erhöhen. Sie stärkt die regionale ICT-Branche und unterstützt KMU wirkungsvoll in ihrer individuellen digitalen Transformation.
Key services
KI-Plattform der Wirtschaft, Cyber Security Checklist, ICT Anbieter finden, ICT Campus, Events, Community
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Slick Slider, LazySizes
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses TYPO3 CMS with modern frontend technologies.
  2. Strong regional focus on Basel digital ecosystem and ICT sector.
  3. Multiple reputable partners and sponsors displayed.
  4. No visible contact emails or phone numbers on homepage; contact likely on dedicated pages.
  5. No cookie consent banner detected despite tracking scripts present.
  6. Good use of HTTPS and security headers.
  7. No visible forms on homepage; forms likely on subpages.
  8. Social media presence on LinkedIn and YouTube confirmed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, ensuring maintainability and scalability. Integration of Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and LinkedIn Insight Tag indicates a focus on marketing and user behavior analysis. The site employs lazy loading and slick sliders for performance and user experience. While performance is moderate, mobile optimization is good, and SEO practices are well implemented through meta tags and structured navigation. No critical technical debt or outdated libraries were detected, but adding more accessibility features would be beneficial.
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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