The Genfer Bibelgesellschaft is a well-established non-profit organization founded in 1917, dedicated to translating, publishing, and distributing the Bible in multiple languages primarily in Switzerland, France, and Italy. The organization operates physical bookstores and offers digital Bible study apps, targeting Christian readers and those interested in biblical studies. Their business model relies on sales of religious literature and donations, positioning them as a trusted entity within the religious non-profit sector.
Technically, the website employs modern front-end technologies such as Bootstrap and FontAwesome, with Google Tag Manager for analytics. Hosting is provided by Infomaniak Network SA, a reputable Swiss hosting provider. The site is mobile-optimized and offers a good user experience with clear navigation and relevant content. However, some technical improvements are recommended, including enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers to enhance security posture.
From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and has domain transfer protections in place, but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are important for preventing certain attacks. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms, which could expose the organization to regulatory risks under GDPR. No incident response or security policy information is provided, indicating room for maturity improvement.
Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and content-rich, but would benefit from enhanced security and privacy compliance measures to reduce risk and improve user trust. Strategic recommendations include implementing DNSSEC, adding security headers, publishing privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms, and establishing a formal security policy and incident response contacts.
Scanned ·
NIS2 and GDPR posture
GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
Checks completed
7of 7
NIS2 Art. 21(2)
a(a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
b(b) Incident handling: One indicator
c(c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
d(d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
e(e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
f(f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
g(g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
h(h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
i(i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
j(j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside
Partly checked
One indicator
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
10 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.
Security headers
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High
Missing Strict-Transport-Security header
Forces HTTPS connections
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TLS certificates and expiry
DNS records
SPF, DKIM and DMARC
Security headers
GDPR and NIS2 posture
Exposed services
Third-party trackers
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
67
Security headers
15
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
47
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
Breach exposure
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Dark web exposure
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Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.
Business context
Business profile
The Genfer Bibelgesellschaft holds a strong market position as a niche non-profit religious publisher and distributor with a century-long history. Their competitive advantage lies in multilingual Bible translations, physical and digital distribution channels, and a clear mission focused on accessibility and education. Revenue streams include sales of low-cost Bibles, books, and digital apps, supplemented by donations. The target audience is primarily Christian communities in Switzerland and neighboring countries. The organization maintains partnerships with various electronic Bible software providers, enhancing reach and digital presence. Growth indicators include sustained publication efforts and digital app adoption. The partnership ecosystem is diverse, involving software providers and bookstores. Strategic observations suggest focusing on digital transformation and compliance to maintain relevance and trust.
Security posture
The current security maturity level is moderate. The website benefits from HTTPS and domain transfer lock status, which are fundamental protections. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options exposes the site to potential DNS spoofing and clickjacking risks. No evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries was found. Privacy compliance gaps exist due to missing privacy and cookie policies and lack of consent mechanisms, which could lead to regulatory non-compliance. Incident response readiness is not demonstrated publicly. The security culture appears basic, with room for improvement in formalizing policies and enhancing technical controls. Business impact of these gaps includes potential data privacy violations and reputational damage.
Recommendations
Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
Implement standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to mitigate common web attacks.
Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with explicit user consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
Develop and publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and enhance user trust.
Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.
Business
Company
Genfer Bibelgesellschaft
Description
Die Genfer Bibelgesellschaft ist ein 1917 gegründeter Verein ohne kommerzielle Zwecke, der die Bibel in mehreren Sprachen übersetzt, herausgibt und verbreitet. Sie betreibt Buchhandlungen in der Schweiz, Frankreich und Italien und bietet Bibel-Apps an. Die Organisation ist unabhängig von politischen oder religiösen Organisationen und fokussiert sich auf die Verbreitung des Evangeliums.
Key services
Übersetzung, Herausgabe und Verbreitung der Bibel, Verkauf von Bibeln, Büchern, Musik, DVDs, Bibel-Apps für mobile Geräte, Buchhandlungen und Versandverkauf
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent
Technology
Stack
Bootstrap, FontAwesome, Google Tag Manager, JavaScript
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good
Security
Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
HTTPS enabled
ClientTransferProhibited domain status
Analytics and tracking
Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor
Advertising
Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager)
Transparency
basic
Site quality
Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high
Key observations
Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
No explicit privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
Contact information is clearly provided including email and physical address.
No forms detected that collect user data directly on the homepage content provided.
Use of Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics indicates moderate user tracking.
No security headers detected in HTML content; DNSSEC not enabled.
Website content is professionally presented and consistent with a non-profit religious organization.
No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Domain WHOIS data supports legitimacy and long-term operation.
Technical notes
Notes
The website uses a modern front-end stack with Bootstrap for responsive design and FontAwesome for icons, ensuring good mobile optimization and user experience. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics, indicating a moderate level of digital maturity. Hosting is provided by Infomaniak Network SA, a reputable Swiss provider, which supports stable performance. The site lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are technical debt areas. No CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or static site approach. Performance is moderate with no major issues detected. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and canonical links. Accessibility is basic but could be improved with ARIA roles and enhanced semantic markup. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from security and privacy enhancements.
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.
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