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Security report for binding-stiftung.ch

Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung · Other · Switzerland

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

The Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung is a Swiss foundation dedicated to promoting social cohesion and preserving natural, cultural, and intellectual values in Switzerland. It operates primarily in the environmental, social, and cultural sectors, providing funding and engaging in projects and partnerships such as the Binding Biodiversity Prize. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand presence with clear navigation and relevant content targeting Swiss society and nonprofit organizations. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern frameworks like Bootstrap and integrates Google Analytics and reCAPTCHA for security and analytics. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and no exposed sensitive data, though it lacks some advanced security headers and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-maintained, suitable for its nonprofit mission.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

7 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 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

    • 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

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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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
58
Average
53
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 foundation holds a strong position in the Swiss nonprofit sector, focusing on environment, social integration, and cultural heritage. Its business model centers on grantmaking and operational project involvement, targeting community groups and cultural actors. The website indicates a stable and credible organization with clear contact information and a professional digital presence. Partnerships such as the Binding Biodiversity Prize enhance its visibility and impact. The foundation appears to have moderate digital maturity with room for improvement in privacy and security transparency. No commercial or revenue-generating activities are evident, consistent with its nonprofit status.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL configuration and integrates Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from abuse. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of security headers like Content-Security-Policy and lack of a published security policy or incident response contact reduce the overall security maturity. Privacy compliance is partial; while a privacy policy exists, cookie consent mechanisms are missing, which may pose GDPR compliance risks. The site uses up-to-date plugins and frameworks but should maintain regular updates to mitigate vulnerabilities. Overall, the security posture is good but can be enhanced by implementing recommended headers and policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen browser security.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update all plugins and themes to prevent vulnerabilities.
  5. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung
Description
Die Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung ist eine Förderstiftung, die den gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt und Ausgleich in der Schweiz fördert und stärkt. Sie engagiert sich in den Bereichen Umwelt, Soziales und Kultur mit Fokus auf Biodiversität, Kinder und Jugend, gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt sowie Kulturerbe und Künste. Die Stiftung vergibt Förderbeiträge und engagiert sich in eigenen Projekten und Kooperationen.
Key services
Förderung von Projekten in Umwelt, Soziales und Kultur, Vergabe von Förderbeiträgen, Operative Projektarbeit und Kooperationen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, Bootstrap, jQuery, MonsterInsights, MetaSlider
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA integration on forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
MonsterInsights
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is focused on foundation activities in environment, social, and cultural sectors.
  3. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  4. Uses modern web technologies and analytics.
  5. Lacks explicit cookie consent mechanism.
  6. No visible security policy or incident response information.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Bootstrap framework for responsive design and uses JavaScript libraries including jQuery and FlexSlider for UI components. Google Analytics is integrated via MonsterInsights plugin for traffic analysis, and Google reCAPTCHA protects forms against spam. The site loads CSS and JS resources efficiently with caching and minification. Mobile optimization is good, and SEO is supported by Rank Math PRO plugin with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Accessibility is basic but could be improved. Hosting details are not explicit but the site uses HTTPS with a valid certificate. Performance is moderate, with some room for optimization in loading times and accessibility features.
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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