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DigitalPA · Technology · Italy

Partial score · DNS & email only

49/100

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

DigitalPA operates a specialized SaaS platform named Gara Spot, focused on managing online design competitions and telematic procurement procedures primarily for public administrations and companies in Italy. The platform supports the entire competition lifecycle with compliance to relevant regulations, emphasizing security, anonymity, and procedural correctness. The company positions itself as a leader in the Italian e-procurement and design competition market, offering both software and expert consultancy services. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Bootstrap, jQuery, and privacy-conscious analytics via Matomo, complemented by a LiveChat support widget. The site is mobile-optimized and well-structured, providing a professional user experience. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though security headers and explicit security policies could be improved. Privacy compliance is partially addressed with a privacy policy present but lacking a cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the domain registration and WHOIS data align well with the business claims, supporting legitimacy and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
Checks completed
6of 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. 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. 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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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
0
Email security
70
DNS health
45
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
Average
49

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

DigitalPA's market positioning as a niche provider of online competition management software and consultancy services targets public sector entities and companies requiring compliant and efficient procurement processes. The business model is SaaS with additional consultancy, generating revenue through platform rental and support services. The company demonstrates strong trust signals with a large client base and extensive procedural management experience. Partnerships and related domains such as digitalpa.it reinforce its ecosystem. Growth potential is supported by regulatory demand for digital procurement solutions. The company maintains a consistent brand presence and leverages social media for outreach.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of privacy-respecting analytics. However, the absence of security headers like CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options represents an area for improvement. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is publicly available, which could enhance transparency and trust. The lack of cookie consent mechanisms may pose GDPR compliance risks. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the business context but could be strengthened to mitigate emerging threats and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply fully with GDPR cookie regulations.
  3. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to improve transparency and incident response readiness.
  4. Enhance privacy policy details to explicitly cover data retention and processing practices.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities or privacy risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
DigitalPA
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DigitalPA
Description
La piattaforma, con servizio chiavi in mano, consente la gestione dei concorsi di progettazione online in tutte le fasi e gradi secondo la normativa. Offre gestione di concorsi di architettura e ingegneria in due gradi, garantendo conformità normativa, anonimato e sicurezza.
Key services
Piattaforma gestione concorsi di progettazione online, Supporto tecnico-procedurale, Consulenza legale e redazionale, Servizi di pubblicità legale
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, Themify Icons, jQuery, Owl Carousel, Matomo Analytics, LiveChat
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics
  • LiveChat integration with crossorigin attribute

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
LiveChat
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 focused on a niche SaaS platform for managing design competitions online.
  3. Strong presence of business contact information and social media links.
  4. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners detected, which could be improved.
  5. Use of privacy-friendly analytics (Matomo) is a positive indicator.
  6. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for security hardening.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information publicly available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and widely supported technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, Font Awesome and Themify Icons for UI elements, and jQuery for scripting. Analytics are handled by Matomo, a privacy-focused tool, and LiveChat provides real-time support capabilities. The site is mobile-optimized and SEO-friendly with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting details are not explicit but appear stable with no performance issues noted. There is room for improvement in accessibility features and security header implementation. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional user experience with moderate performance.
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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