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Security report for brandveiligmetstaal.nl

Bouwen met Staal · Real Estate · Netherlands

High risk. 11 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

38/100

Risk levelHigh

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

Brandveiligmetstaal.nl is a specialized Dutch digital information platform dedicated to fire safety in steel constructions. It provides comprehensive resources, including practical design tools, publications, and expert support, primarily targeting construction professionals such as architects and engineers. The website is supported by recognized industry partners, enhancing its credibility and market position within the niche of fire-safe steel construction. Technically, the site employs a modern but standard web technology stack including Bootstrap, jQuery, and Font Awesome, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience. However, there is room for improvement in security practices, particularly in implementing security headers and privacy compliance mechanisms. The security posture is moderate with HTTPS usage but lacks advanced protections. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and content-rich, but would benefit from enhanced privacy and security policies to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
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

11 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

  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 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"

    • 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';…

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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
15
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
10
Average
38

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

The website operates as an important information and resource hub within the Dutch construction sector, focusing on fire safety for steel structures. Its business model revolves around providing free access to tools, publications, and expert advice, supported by industry organizations such as Koninklijke Staalfederatie Nederland and M2I. The target audience includes construction professionals and stakeholders requiring specialized knowledge on fire safety. The platform's partnerships and content quality position it as a trusted niche resource. Revenue streams are not explicit but likely stem from industry partnerships and sponsorships. The presence of a helpdesk and newsletter indicates active engagement with its user base. Growth potential lies in expanding digital tools and enhancing compliance features.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, it lacks critical security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security, which are essential for mitigating common web vulnerabilities. Forms do not show anti-CSRF tokens, and there is no visible incident response or security policy information. Privacy compliance is weak, with no privacy or cookie policies detected, which could pose regulatory risks under GDPR. The minimal use of tracking and analytics reduces privacy concerns but also limits user behavior insights. Overall, the security posture is functional but requires improvements to meet modern standards and regulatory expectations.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Add security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Incorporate anti-CSRF tokens in all forms to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks.
  4. Establish and publish an incident response policy and contact channels for security issues.
  5. Enhance transparency around data collection and retention practices to improve user trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Bouwen met Staal
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bouwen met Staal
Description
A digital information system providing knowledge and practical tools for fire safety design, dimensioning, and assessment of steel constructions, supported by expert organizations in construction and fire safety.
Key services
Information on fire safety of steel constructions, Free design and calculation tools, Publications and regulations, Helpdesk support via Staalsupport
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, jQuery, Font Awesome, Slick Slider, Wow.js, Google Fonts (Open Sans, Lato)
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
60/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by base href https://)
  • No visible exposed sensitive data
  • Use of standard libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
MonkeyStats
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
MonkeyStats
Marketing tools
MonkeyStats
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a specialized information portal for fire safety in steel construction.
  2. Content is in Dutch with an English version available.
  3. No privacy or cookie policy pages detected.
  4. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical address.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  6. Use of standard web technologies and libraries.
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  8. Tracking is minimal and limited to a single analytics service (MonkeyStats).
  9. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a conventional technology stack with Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for scripting, and Font Awesome for icons. It loads Google Fonts for typography and employs Slick Slider and Wow.js for interactive UI elements. The site appears custom-built without a common CMS, which may reduce attack surface but requires dedicated maintenance. Performance is moderate, with no explicit optimization indicators. Mobile optimization is good, and navigation is clear and user-friendly. However, the absence of advanced security headers and privacy mechanisms indicates technical debt in security and compliance areas. Hosting details are not disclosed, limiting infrastructure assessment. Overall, the technical implementation supports the business goals but should be modernized for security and privacy compliance.
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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