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Security report for bexio.com

bexio AG · Technology · Switzerland

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

bexio AG is a Swiss-based technology company founded in 2013, providing comprehensive business software solutions tailored for self-employed individuals, small businesses, and startups. The company offers a SaaS platform that simplifies SME administration with features including contact management, sales process automation, expense and accounting management, payroll, and integrated e-banking. Positioned as a trusted Swiss software provider, bexio serves over 90,000 customers and benefits from strong partnerships and certifications, including affiliation with a Mobilière company and memberships in Swiss software associations. The website demonstrates a mature technical infrastructure leveraging modern web technologies such as Alpine.js, Google Tag Manager, and Usercentrics for consent management. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO, with comprehensive privacy and cookie policies reflecting GDPR compliance. Analytics and marketing tools are used responsibly with user consent mechanisms in place. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, secure forms, and no visible vulnerabilities. However, the absence of explicit security policies and incident response information is noted. The lack of WHOIS domain registration data reduces transparency but does not detract significantly from the overall trustworthiness given the professional presentation and business legitimacy. Overall, bexio AG presents a robust and professional online presence with a strong focus on SME business software solutions, supported by solid technical and security practices. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies, adding a security.txt file, and enhancing domain registration transparency to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

    • 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

  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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-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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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
75
Security headers
75
Email security
87
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
82

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

bexio AG operates in the competitive Swiss SME software market, leveraging a SaaS model to deliver cloud-based business administration tools. Its competitive advantage lies in Swiss data security, ease of use, and comprehensive feature set tailored to local accounting and payroll requirements. Revenue streams likely include subscription fees and value-added services such as bexio Pay. The company targets self-employed professionals, startups, and small businesses seeking efficient administration solutions. Growth indicators include a large customer base (90,000+), strong partner ecosystem (including UBS, Mobiliar, Swisscom), and recognition as a top Swiss startup. The partnership with a Mobilière company provides financial stability and brand trust. The company maintains a strong digital presence with active customer engagement and educational resources.

Security posture

bexio AG exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide, secure data handling practices, and user consent management for cookies and tracking. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a published security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency and preparedness perception. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure mechanism is present. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy policies and consent tools. The company should consider formalizing and publishing security governance documents and incident response procedures to enhance trust and readiness. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could benefit from increased transparency and formal documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a detailed security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Implement and publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosures.
  3. Enhance domain WHOIS transparency or provide justification for privacy protection.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities.
  5. Maintain and communicate data retention and privacy compliance policies clearly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
bexio AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
bexio AG
Description
bexio. Business software for small businesses, startups and self-employed individuals with online access from any place, Swiss quality, and a 30-day free trial.
Key services
Contact management (CRM), Sales process management (quotations to invoices), Expense management, Accounting and annual financial statements, Payroll accounting optimized for Swiss small businesses, E-banking with automatic reconciliation, bexio Pay for automated payment and posting
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Kameleoon (A/B testing), Usercentrics (consent management), Glightbox (lightbox for media), Alpine.js (frontend framework), Imgix (image CDN and optimization)
Frameworks
Alpine.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management for cookies and tracking
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with validation
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Marketing Platform
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads, DoubleClick, Bing Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Taboola
Tracking pixels
Google Marketing Platform, Kameleoon, Usercentrics CMP
Marketing tools
Kameleoon, Usercentrics
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 rich content and professional design
  2. Strong Swiss SME business software focus
  3. Multiple trust signals including customer testimonials and certifications
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent management
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools
  6. No visible security or privacy red flags in website content
  7. WHOIS data missing or unavailable, reducing domain transparency
  8. No security.txt or explicit security policy found
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and performant technology stack including Alpine.js for frontend interactivity, Google Tag Manager and Analytics for tracking, and Usercentrics for consent management. Images are optimized via Imgix CDN. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. SEO is well implemented with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or static site generation approach. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Performance is fast with asynchronous script loading and preconnect hints. Technical risks are minimal, but ongoing monitoring of third-party scripts is recommended to mitigate supply chain risks.
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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