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Security report for bioaktuell.ch

Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Bio Suisse · Other · Switzerland

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

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bioaktuell.ch is a well-established Swiss platform dedicated to supporting organic farmers by providing comprehensive information, advisory services, and educational content. Affiliated with the Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL and Bio Suisse, it holds a leading position in the Swiss organic agriculture sector. The website targets Swiss organic farmers and stakeholders, offering multilingual content in German, French, and Italian to serve the diverse Swiss population. The business model focuses on information dissemination and community support rather than direct commercial transactions. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging modern web technologies including JavaScript and CSS, with integrations for push notifications via Signalize and analytics through eTracker. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices, although accessibility features could be enhanced. Performance is moderate, with a clean and professional design that supports user experience and navigation clarity. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and implements cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR requirements. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers and a published security or incident response policy suggests room for improvement in security posture. The WHOIS data is consistent with the website's claims, showing transparent registration without privacy protection, which is appropriate for this type of organization. Overall, Bioaktuell.ch presents a trustworthy, professional, and compliant platform with a strong focus on organic farming in Switzerland. Strategic enhancements in security policies, accessibility, and transparency around incident response would further strengthen its position and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  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

  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 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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  • 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
45
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
68

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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Leaked records that mention bioaktuell.ch, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
4
Employees
0
Customers
4
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
50%

2 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Bioaktuell.ch operates as an information and advisory platform within the Swiss organic agriculture sector, affiliated with reputable organizations FiBL and Bio Suisse. Its market positioning is strong as a leading resource for organic farmers in Switzerland, offering multilingual content to cover the main Swiss languages. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its authoritative content, comprehensive advisory services, and integration with research institutions. Revenue streams are likely indirect, supported by institutional funding or partnerships rather than direct sales. The target customer segments include organic farmers, agricultural advisors, and stakeholders interested in sustainable farming practices. Growth indicators include continuous content updates, multilingual expansion, and integration of modern digital tools like push notifications. The partnership ecosystem includes related language sites and research bodies, reinforcing its credibility and reach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. No critical security headers were detected, which is a minor gap. The use of third-party scripts for analytics and push notifications is managed with basic transparency, but continuous monitoring for vulnerabilities in these components is recommended. No exposed sensitive data or signs of phishing or malware were found. The absence of a published vulnerability disclosure or incident response policy indicates limited formal readiness for security incidents. Overall, the security culture appears adequate for an informational platform but could benefit from formalizing security policies and enhancing technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet higher compliance standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate risks from external dependencies.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL, Bio Suisse
Description
Bioaktuell.ch ist die Plattform der Schweizer Biobäuerinnen und Biobauern
Key services
Information dissemination, Advisory services, Educational content, News and updates on organic farming
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, JavaScript, CSS, Signalize push notifications, eTracker analytics
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
eTracker
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
eTracker
Marketing tools
Signalize push notifications, eTracker analytics
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a well-structured information platform for Swiss organic farmers.
  2. Uses TYPO3 CMS with modern web technologies.
  3. Includes multilingual support with German, French, and Italian versions.
  4. Implements cookie consent and privacy policies compliant with GDPR.
  5. No critical security issues or vulnerabilities detected in the content.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or suspicious external links.
  7. Uses third-party analytics and push notification services with basic transparency.
  8. No terms of service page found.
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used content management system, indicating a stable and scalable infrastructure. The integration of modern JavaScript libraries and CSS assets supports a responsive and visually appealing design. Use of Signalize for push notifications and eTracker for analytics shows adoption of contemporary digital marketing and user engagement tools. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in loading times and resource management. The multilingual setup is well implemented, supporting German, French, and Italian audiences. Technical risks are minimal but include reliance on third-party scripts and lack of some security headers. Opportunities exist to modernize accessibility and security features to align with best practices.
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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