Skip to main content

Security report for cloudfest.com

WHD Event GmbH · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

69/100

Risk levelMedium

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

CloudFest is a leading global event organizer specializing in cloud industry conferences, operated by WHD Event GmbH. The website presents a professional, content-rich platform targeting cloud service providers, IT professionals, and industry stakeholders. It leverages a mature technical infrastructure based on WordPress with modern plugins and tracking technologies, ensuring good performance, SEO, and user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, anti-spam, and consent management, though some security headers could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data is a notable anomaly but does not detract from the site's evident legitimacy and professionalism. Overall, CloudFest's digital presence supports its market position as a top cloud industry conference organizer.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

3 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.

    • 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

Need hands-on remediation? Email guard@offseq.com

Keep watching cloudfest.com

This scan found 17 issues across 6 checks. Monitoring re-runs those checks daily, emails you when something material changes and records each fix, so you can show progress.

Daily monitoring

Recommended

€25per month

  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

Email alerts on material changes and an exportable JSON history of every change.

Billed monthly to your card. Cancel anytime. The full timeline opens with your unlock code.

Full report

€39.90one-time

  • The complete analysis as a PDF you can cite
  • Email delivery with an unlock code
  • Lifetime access to this report

Prices incl. 21% VAT. Secure checkout by Mollie; sold by SEQ SIA, Latvia.

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
80
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
73
Average
69

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

CloudFest operates in the technology sector, focusing on event management and industry networking. Its business model revolves around hosting large-scale conferences, attracting thousands of attendees and partners globally. The website's content and structure indicate a well-established brand with strong market positioning. Partnerships such as MSP Global are highlighted, indicating a broad ecosystem. The company targets a diverse audience including CSPs, MSPs, ISVs, and media professionals. The site supports lead generation via newsletter subscriptions and event registrations, reflecting a mature digital marketing strategy.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate and integrates anti-spam and bot detection mechanisms. Consent management for cookies is implemented, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, explicit security headers like CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options are not detected in the provided data, representing an area for enhancement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified. The site uses reputable third-party analytics and tracking services, which should be regularly audited. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are not publicly available, suggesting potential improvement in transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and vulnerability disclosure page to improve transparency and trust.
  3. Regularly audit and update all third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance incident response readiness by providing clear contact channels for security issues.
  5. Maintain and regularly review privacy and cookie consent mechanisms to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
WHD Event GmbH
Description
CloudFest is the world's top internet infrastructure industry event. Take part in the #1 cloud conference in the world!
Key services
Industry conferences, Networking events, Educational sessions, Partner and exhibitor opportunities
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Gravity Forms, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Swiper.js, Hotjar, Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Universal Website Tag, CleanTalk Anti-Spam, YouTube Embed Plus, CookieFirst Consent Management, WonderPush
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of anti-spam plugin
  • Consent management for cookies
  • Bot detection scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Universal Website Tag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Universal Website Tag, Hotjar, WonderPush
Marketing tools
Gravity Forms, CookieFirst Consent Management, CleanTalk Anti-Spam
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed event site for CloudFest, a major cloud industry conference.
  2. Content is rich, well-structured, and includes multimedia elements such as videos and images.
  3. Multiple social media channels are linked and active.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  5. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  6. WHOIS data is missing or not publicly available, which is unusual but not necessarily malicious.
  7. Site uses modern web technologies and analytics/tracking tools.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including Gravity Forms for data collection, Yoast SEO for optimization, and multiple analytics/tracking tools such as Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, and social media pixels. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by rich multimedia content and third-party scripts. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified. The site uses advanced caching and bot detection plugins, indicating attention to performance and security. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and streamline third-party dependencies.
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

Reviews of this site

Share your experience with cloudfest.com. Every review is verified by email and published after moderation.

Overall rating
Select a rating
4000 characters remaining

We’ll email you to confirm your review and keep your details private.

Community rating

No published reviews yet. Be the first to review cloudfest.com.

Feedback on this report

Rate this report, add an optional comment, and tell us if you want a security specialist to follow up.

Overall report quality
Select a rating
2000 characters remaining

We only use your feedback to improve Guard reports. Contact details are never shared.