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Security report for bio-inspecta.ch

bio.inspecta AG · Other · Switzerland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

bio.inspecta AG is a Swiss market leader specializing in certification and auditing services for farms and companies in the food, organic, cosmetics, aquaculture, and climate sectors. With over 25 years of experience, the company offers comprehensive certification services aligned with statutory regulations and private labels. Their business model integrates traditional auditing with innovative digital tools such as WORLD-TRACE for supply chain transparency. The company operates primarily in Switzerland with international reach and is part of the EASY-CERT group, enhancing its market credibility. Technically, the website employs modern frameworks like Bootstrap and jQuery, integrates multiple analytics and tracking tools including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and LinkedIn Insight Tag, and uses a custom CMS platform. The site is mobile-optimized with good SEO and accessibility features, though some improvements in accessibility and security headers could be made. The infrastructure supports a professional user experience with clear navigation and multilingual support. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS, uses CSRF tokens, and implements email obfuscation and cookie consent mechanisms, indicating a mature security posture. However, additional security headers and a published security policy would further strengthen their security stance. No vulnerabilities or blocking WAF mechanisms were detected, and the WHOIS data confirms the legitimacy and consistency of the domain registration. Overall, bio.inspecta AG presents a trustworthy, professional, and well-maintained online presence that aligns with its business goals and compliance requirements. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response information, and continuing to improve privacy transparency to maintain high trust and compliance standards.

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

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 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 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

  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

  4. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • 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

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  • 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
72
Security headers
50
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
58
Average
61

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

bio.inspecta AG holds a strong market position as the Swiss leader in certification and auditing for organic and food sectors. Their competitive advantage lies in combining traditional certification expertise with digital solutions for product management and traceability. Revenue streams likely include certification fees, auditing services, and digital tool subscriptions. The target customers are farms, food processors, and companies requiring compliance with organic and food safety standards. Growth indicators include a broad portfolio of certifications and active event participation. The partnership ecosystem includes EASY-CERT group and supply chain partners like WORLD-TRACE. The company demonstrates strategic focus on sustainability and climate-related certifications, positioning it well for future regulatory and market demands.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security maturity level with HTTPS enforcement, CSRF protection, and cookie consent mechanisms. The use of email obfuscation reduces spam risks. Tracking and analytics are implemented with user consent, supporting privacy compliance. However, the absence of advanced security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security is a gap. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is published, which could hinder rapid response to security events. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. Overall, the security culture appears professional but could benefit from formalized policies and enhanced header configurations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement additional HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden the site against common attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Consider creating and hosting a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
bio.inspecta AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
bio.inspecta AG
Description
Swiss market leader certifying farms and companies in processing and trade sectors for food, organic, cosmetics, aquaculture, climate and more with over 25 years of experience.
Key services
Certification for food and organic products, Auditing for statutory regulations and private labels, Climate footprinting, Supply chain traceability (WORLD-TRACE), Online tools for certificate requests and inspection preparation
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Analytics, TeamViewer (IT Support link)
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Custom CMS (evidenced by plugin and asset paths)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • CSRF token present
  • Email obfuscation implemented
  • Consent mechanism for cookies

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Clear multilingual support with language alternates.
  3. Comprehensive service offerings with detailed certifications.
  4. Strong presence of contact information and customer support channels.
  5. Use of modern tracking and analytics tools with consent mechanisms.
  6. No signs of blocking or WAF interference.
  7. No adult or questionable content detected.
  8. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistency.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a custom CMS with Bootstrap and jQuery frameworks, supported by modern analytics and marketing tools. The infrastructure supports responsive design and multilingual content, enhancing accessibility and SEO. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading speed and script management. The technical debt appears low, but modernization opportunities include adopting newer JavaScript frameworks and improving accessibility compliance. The current setup is stable and supports business operations effectively, with minor risks related to missing security headers and potential privacy improvements.
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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