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Security report for cress-grandest.org

CRESS GRAND EST · Non-profit · France

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

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

CRESS GRAND EST is a regional non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS) in the Grand Est region of France. The website serves as a comprehensive resource hub offering information, events, employment opportunities, and promotional activities related to ESS. It holds a recognized certification (QUALIOPI) indicating quality in training services and maintains partnerships with regional and European institutions. The organization targets ESS actors, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders within the region, positioning itself as a key regional player in the social economy ecosystem. Technically, the website is built on the Flexit CMS platform, utilizing modern web technologies including jQuery and Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking. The site is mobile-optimized with good navigation and SEO practices. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and Google reCAPTCHA for form protection, alongside a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. However, some security headers are not explicitly detected, and no dedicated security or incident response policies are published. The security posture is solid with no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers on the homepage suggests contact is likely handled through dedicated pages or forms. Social media presence is robust, enhancing trust and engagement. Overall, the website reflects a professional, trustworthy, and well-maintained digital presence for a regional non-profit entity. Recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing explicit security policies, and improving accessibility features to further strengthen compliance and user experience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
40
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
50
Average
55

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

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

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

CRESS GRAND EST operates as an essential non-profit entity within the social economy sector in France's Grand Est region. Its business model focuses on representation, accompaniment, promotion, and development of ESS actors. The organization leverages partnerships with governmental and European bodies, enhancing its market position as a regional leader. Revenue streams likely include public funding, grants, and service fees related to training and accompaniment. The target audience comprises ESS entrepreneurs, associations, and social enterprises. Growth indicators include active event organization, resource dissemination, and digital engagement through multiple platforms. The partnership ecosystem is strong, involving regional councils, EU institutions, and local authorities, which supports strategic operations and credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and use of Google reCAPTCHA to mitigate spam and abuse on forms. Cookie consent mechanisms align with GDPR requirements, indicating awareness of privacy regulations. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is published, which could be enhanced to improve transparency and readiness. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. Overall, the security measures are adequate for the organization's profile but could benefit from formalized policies and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and configure security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience for all visitors.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to ensure no vulnerable libraries are in use.
  5. Consider providing direct contact information for security or privacy concerns to build trust and facilitate communication.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
CRESS GRAND EST
Description
La CRESS Grand Est est une organisation dédiée à l'Économie Sociale et Solidaire (ESS) dans la région Grand Est de France, fournissant des ressources, accompagnement, représentation, promotion et développement de l'ESS.
Key services
Representation and accompaniment of ESS actors, Promotion of ESS activities and events, Resource and information dissemination, Organizing events and training, Supporting employment and recruitment in ESS
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Tag Manager (gtag.js), Flexit CMS, Google reCAPTCHA
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for form spam protection
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics via gtag.js
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 rich content in French about the social economy in the Grand Est region.
  2. No WHOIS data available, indicating privacy protection or query failure.
  3. Uses HTTPS with no visible security warnings.
  4. Includes cookie consent and privacy policy compliant with GDPR.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage content.
  6. Social media presence is strong with multiple official channels linked.
  7. Uses Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking.
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  9. Certifications include QUALIOPI, indicating quality in training services.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the Flexit CMS platform, utilizing JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking. It employs Google reCAPTCHA for form protection and includes a cookie consent banner compliant with GDPR. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO practices, including meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. The technical stack is modern but could be improved by adding security headers and enhancing accessibility compliance. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional website suitable for a regional non-profit organization.
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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