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Security report for coeur-avesnois.fr

Communauté de Communes du Coeur de l'Avesnois · Government · France

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The website www.coeur-avesnois.fr serves as the official digital presence of the Communauté de Communes du Coeur de l'Avesnois, a French local government entity. It provides comprehensive information and services related to community life, local governance, public services, cultural activities, and citizen engagement. The site targets residents and stakeholders within the Avesnois region, offering resources such as news updates, event agendas, and administrative contacts. The business model is that of a public sector service provider, focusing on community support and information dissemination. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS, leveraging modern web technologies including Bootstrap, jQuery, FontAwesome, and Leaflet for mapping. It employs Matomo analytics for privacy-conscious visitor tracking and implements cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR. The site is mobile-optimized with good navigation and accessibility features, though some accessibility aspects could be enhanced. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent tools but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The absence of WHOIS data is consistent with AFNIC's privacy policies and does not detract from the site's legitimacy. Overall, the website demonstrates a solid digital infrastructure suitable for a government entity, with good content quality and privacy compliance. Strategic improvements in security headers, accessibility, and incident response transparency would further strengthen its posture.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
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

6 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 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

  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 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. 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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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
52
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
Average
63

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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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The Communauté de Communes du Coeur de l'Avesnois occupies a stable position as a local government authority serving a medium-sized community in France. Its competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive digital presence that integrates community news, administrative resources, and public service information. The business model is non-commercial, focused on public service delivery and community engagement. Revenue streams are typical of public entities, funded by local government budgets. The target customer segments are residents, local businesses, and public service users. Growth indicators include active social media engagement and regular content updates. The partnership ecosystem includes regional tourism offices and public service platforms, enhancing service breadth and community reach. Operationally, the entity maintains a consistent brand and professional web presence aligned with its public mandate.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, reflecting compliance with privacy regulations. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options indicates room for improvement in defense-in-depth strategies. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were identified, and no public incident response or security policy documentation was found, which could impact incident handling readiness. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy policies and consent management. The security culture appears basic but functional, suitable for a public sector website with low-risk profile. Enhancing security headers, publishing incident response contacts, and regular security audits are recommended to elevate the security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly update and audit third-party libraries and CMS components to prevent vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance website accessibility to meet higher standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  5. Maintain and improve privacy compliance with ongoing monitoring of cookie consent and data protection practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Communauté de Communes du Coeur de l'Avesnois
Description
Official website of the Communauté de Communes du Coeur de l'Avesnois, a French intercommunal government entity providing local services, information, and community resources.
Key services
Community news and updates, Local government information, Public services information (waste management, youth, culture, urbanism, etc.), Event agenda, Contact and support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap 4.6.2, jQuery 3.7.1, FontAwesome 6, Fancybox, Leaflet (maps), Tarteaucitron.js (cookie consent), Matomo analytics
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure external libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo analytics
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 challenge.
  2. Content is comprehensive and relevant to local government services.
  3. Good use of modern web technologies and CMS TYPO3.
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are implemented and GDPR compliant.
  5. WHOIS data is not publicly available, typical for AFNIC domains with privacy protection.
  6. No security policy or incident response contact found on site.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected.
  8. Social media presence is active and linked.
  9. Site uses Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics.
  10. Accessibility is basic but present.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a robust TYPO3 CMS platform with integration of modern front-end frameworks such as Bootstrap and jQuery, ensuring responsive design and interactive features. Use of FontAwesome provides consistent iconography, while Leaflet enables interactive mapping functionalities. The site employs Matomo analytics, favoring privacy over commercial tracking solutions. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and resource management. Accessibility is basic, with skip links and ARIA roles present but could be improved. SEO is well addressed with meta tags and structured navigation. The technical stack is well suited for a government website, balancing functionality, privacy, and maintainability. Opportunities exist to modernize security headers and enhance performance metrics.
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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