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Security report for bestofcontent.be

ACC · Media · Belgium

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bestofcontent.be is a professional website dedicated to organizing and promoting the Best of Content Awards (BOCA) in Belgium, focusing on recognizing excellence in content marketing strategies and craftsmanship. The platform targets content marketing professionals, agencies, and brands seeking recognition for their marketing efforts. The business operates as a niche award organizer with a small but focused market presence, leveraging partnerships with ACC Belgium and other industry players. Technically, the website is custom-built with modern HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript technologies, hosted via OVH, and demonstrates good mobile optimization and user experience. However, it lacks visible CMS signatures and advanced technical frameworks. Security posture is moderate, with cookie consent mechanisms in place and use of Facebook Pixel for tracking, but missing explicit security headers and incident response information. Privacy compliance is strong due to linked comprehensive policies hosted on ACC Belgium's domain. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professional, and safe for general audiences, with no adult or questionable content detected.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 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

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 384-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
42
Security headers
50
Email security
55
DNS health
70
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
80
Average
56

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

The website positions itself as a key player in the Belgian content marketing awards sector, offering annual awards and case submission services. Its business model revolves around event organization, content marketing recognition, and community engagement within the marketing industry. The presence of partners such as ACC Belgium, Custo, MM, and Pub indicates a solid partnership ecosystem that supports credibility and market reach. The company appears to be small-sized, founded in 2018, and focused on media and marketing sectors. Revenue streams likely include entry fees for award submissions and sponsorships. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its specialized focus on content marketing awards and its association with reputable industry bodies.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS implied but not explicitly confirmed in the provided data. Cookie consent mechanisms are implemented, indicating GDPR awareness. However, the absence of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security robustness. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is present, which could hinder rapid response to security events. The use of Facebook Pixel introduces tracking but is managed with user consent. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Overall, the security maturity is adequate for the business type but could be improved with enhanced headers, documented policies, and incident response readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Verify and ensure HTTPS is properly configured with strong SSL/TLS settings to secure data in transit.
  3. Publish explicit security policies and incident response procedures on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Enhance accessibility compliance to improve usability for all users and meet regulatory standards.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ACC
Description
Best of Content Awards are given to the most successful programs (Content Marketing Awards: Strategy and Distribution) and the most creative and innovative content items in specific categories (Content Craftsmanship Awards). Cases that demonstrate how they discovered and exploited the sweetspot between customers and brand are bound to receive a BOCA Award!
Key services
Content marketing awards, Case submissions, Award ceremonies, Entry kit distribution
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SVG, Modernizr
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • Cookie consent banner with customization options

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional award platform for content marketing in Belgium.
  2. Content is well structured and relevant to the target audience.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the site.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are linked externally to ACC Belgium site and are comprehensive.
  5. No explicit security policies or incident response info found on the site.
  6. Use of Facebook Pixel indicates some user tracking but with cookie consent.
  7. No CMS or common third-party frameworks detected; likely custom-built.
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  9. WHOIS data supports domain legitimacy and business age.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and SVG graphics. It uses Modernizr for feature detection and includes custom CSS styling for responsive design. The absence of common CMS footprints suggests a custom or bespoke platform. Hosting is provided by OVH, a reputable European hosting provider. Performance is moderate with deferred and async loading of JavaScript assets. SEO is basic with meta tags and Open Graph tags present but no advanced structured data like JSON-LD. Mobile optimization is good with responsive design elements. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. No major technical debt or legacy technology detected, indicating a relatively modern and maintainable codebase.
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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