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Security report for chrysalide-binding.ch

Chrysalide Binding · Other · Switzerland

High risk. 8 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

Chrysalide Binding is a Swiss cultural foundation focused on promoting young literary talent in the German, French, and Italian-speaking regions of Switzerland. It operates under the Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung and continues the legacy of the Studer/Ganz-Stiftung by awarding literary prizes, organizing text workshops, and supporting debut authors with publication opportunities. The website is multilingual and professionally designed to serve authors and literary communities in Switzerland. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern frameworks like Bootstrap and uses SEO and analytics tools to optimize reach. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and no exposed vulnerabilities, though improvements are needed in security headers and privacy compliance mechanisms. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-positioned within its niche cultural sector.

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

8 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 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';…

  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

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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
20
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
52
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 occupies a niche cultural market segment focused on literary promotion. Its competitive advantage lies in its multilingual approach and structured prize programs that include workshops and mentorships. The business model is non-profit, relying on foundation funding and partnerships with publishers and literary organizations. The target audience is emerging authors in Switzerland's three main language regions. The foundation maintains partnerships with related cultural organizations and leverages digital tools for outreach. Growth potential is linked to expanding literary support and visibility. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image aligned with its mission.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS and no visible sensitive data exposure. However, it lacks several security best practices such as security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options), published security policies, and incident response contacts. There is no cookie consent mechanism despite GDPR applicability, which is a compliance gap. No vulnerabilities or malware indicators were found. The site would benefit from formalizing security and privacy policies and implementing a vulnerability disclosure process to enhance trust and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and inform users about tracking.
  2. Add security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, and X-Frame-Options to harden the site against common attacks.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Consider adding a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure page to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins and dependencies to minimize risk of vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Chrysalide Binding
Description
Unter dem Namen Chrysalide richtet die Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung Preise zur Nachwuchsförderung im Bereich Literatur je in den Landessprachen Deutsch, Französisch und Italienisch aus. Sie übernimmt damit in der Nachfolge der Studer/Ganz-Stiftung die Trägerschaft der Studer/Ganz-Preise in der bisherigen Ausrichtung unter neuem Namen.
Key services
Literary prizes in German, French, and Italian, Text workshops and mentorships, Publication of debut prose manuscripts
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, Bootstrap 5 (bootstrap.bundle.min.js), Rank Math PRO SEO plugin, WPML Multilingual CMS, Google Analytics (gtag.js)
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Marketing tools
Rank Math PRO SEO
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a multilingual WordPress site focused on literary prize promotion in Switzerland.
  2. Content is well-structured with clear navigation and language options.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page; contact likely via dedicated contact page.
  4. No cookie consent banner detected despite GDPR relevance.
  5. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  6. Use of Google Analytics without visible cookie consent mechanism.
  7. No visible forms on main page; contact form likely on separate contact page.
  8. No social media links explicitly found in HTML content.
  9. Logo is present in header with alt text 'Chrysalide Binding - Binding Förderpreis für Literatur'.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses WordPress CMS version 6.8.3 with Bootstrap for responsive design and Rank Math PRO for SEO optimization. It supports multilingual content via WPML and integrates Google Analytics for visitor tracking. The site loads CSS and JS assets efficiently with caching and minification. Mobile optimization is good, and navigation is clear with language switchers and structured menus. No major technical debt or outdated libraries were detected. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in accessibility and security headers. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified from the content.
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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