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Security report for blaueskreuz.ch

Blaues Kreuz Schweiz · Non-profit · Switzerland

High risk. 5 critical or high findings in Network security, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Blaues Kreuz Schweiz is a Swiss non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by alcohol addiction, their families, and promoting addiction prevention and youth protection. It serves as the umbrella organization for addiction support services in Switzerland, offering counseling, online support, group activities, and prevention campaigns. The organization maintains a strong regional presence and is recognized by certifications such as ZEWO, enhancing its trustworthiness. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging modern web technologies including Google Analytics, Matomo, and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile-optimized with a professional design and clear navigation, although accessibility could be improved. Security best practices are observed with HTTPS enforcement and security headers, but explicit cookie consent and security policies are lacking. The security posture is solid with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of a vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contacts indicates room for improvement in transparency and readiness. Privacy compliance is moderate, with a privacy policy present but no cookie consent mechanism. Overall, Blaues Kreuz Schweiz presents a trustworthy and professional online presence aligned with its mission. Strategic enhancements in privacy compliance, security transparency, and accessibility would further strengthen its digital maturity and stakeholder trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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. 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
    • 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

  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

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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
62
Security headers
70
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
57
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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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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

Blaues Kreuz Schweiz holds a strong market position as the national umbrella organization for addiction support and prevention in Switzerland. Its business model is non-profit, relying on donations, regional partnerships, and public trust. The organization targets individuals affected by addiction, their families, and professionals in the health and social sectors. Key services include counseling, online support, prevention programs, and youth protection initiatives. The partnership ecosystem is extensive, including regional branches and international affiliates. Growth indicators include active campaigns like Dry January and a robust digital presence. The organization's operations reflect a mature, well-structured non-profit with clear strategic focus and community engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. Use of TYPO3 CMS suggests built-in security features and secure form handling. However, the lack of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates gaps in transparency and preparedness. Analytics and tracking tools are used extensively without explicit cookie consent, which may pose privacy compliance risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by formalizing security governance and improving privacy controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and improve user privacy transparency.
  2. Publish a detailed security policy and incident response contact information to enhance trust and preparedness.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with accessibility standards.
  5. Regularly review and update privacy and security practices to maintain compliance with evolving regulations and best practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Blaues Kreuz Schweiz
Description
Das Blaue Kreuz hilft suchtkranken Menschen, unterstützt deren Angehörige und setzt sich für Suchtprävention und einen wirksamen Jugendschutz ein.
Key services
Beratung, Online-Beratung, Gruppenangebote, Suchtprävention, Jugendschutz, Ferienlager, Spendenakquise
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Google Analytics, Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Bootstrap, jQuery
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with CSRF tokens (assumed from TYPO3)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Adsense
Tracking pixels
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented and relevant to addiction support and prevention.
  3. Strong presence of trusted certifications and social media links.
  4. No explicit privacy or security policy pages beyond basic privacy policy found.
  5. No visible vulnerability disclosure or incident response information.
  6. Use of multiple analytics and tracking tools without explicit cookie consent mechanism.
  7. Good technical implementation with modern CMS TYPO3 and security headers.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and secure content management system suitable for enterprise and non-profit use. It integrates Google Analytics, Matomo, and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing, indicating a mature digital marketing approach. The site uses Bootstrap for responsive design and includes modern JavaScript libraries. Performance is moderate with lazy loading images and asynchronous script loading. DNS prefetching and resource preloading are used to optimize loading times. Technical debt appears low, but improvements in accessibility and cookie consent implementation are recommended to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
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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