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Security report for denieuwewerker.be

ABVV · Media · Belgium

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

53/100

Risk levelMedium

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

De Nieuwe Werker is a Dutch-language media platform affiliated with the Belgian trade union ABVV, providing news, opinions, and information focused on labor rights, social issues, and union activities. The website serves a niche audience of workers and union members in Belgium, operating as a non-profit media outlet. The platform is built on WordPress, leveraging modern web technologies and plugins to deliver a responsive and content-rich experience. Structured data and SEO best practices are implemented to enhance discoverability. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is good, with clear links to privacy and cookie policies. Contact is primarily via a contact form and social media channels, with no direct emails or phone numbers publicly listed. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and aligned with its business purpose.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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

5 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 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';…

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  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

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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
85
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
Average
53

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

The website positions itself as a key communication channel for ABVV, a major Belgian trade union, focusing on labor-related news and advocacy. Its business model is non-commercial, emphasizing information dissemination and union solidarity. The platform benefits from the backing of ABVV, enhancing credibility and reach. The content strategy targets union members and socially conscious citizens, with regular updates on relevant topics. The partnership ecosystem includes social media platforms and the parent organization's main site. Growth indicators include active content publishing and engagement through social channels. The website's market niche is well-defined, with limited direct competition in the union media space.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No incident response or security policy pages were found, indicating a potential gap in transparency and preparedness. The use of reputable plugins and regular updates is implied but should be verified. Overall, the site maintains a secure environment appropriate for its content and audience but could enhance defenses and disclosure practices.

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 dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to minimize vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users and comply with standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ABVV
Description
De Nieuwe Werker is a media platform associated with ABVV, a Belgian trade union, providing news, opinions, and information related to labor, social rights, and union activities.
Key services
News articles, Opinion pieces, Union-related information, Sector-specific updates
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome, ShortPixel (image optimization), Yoast SEO (JSON-LD structured data), Everest Toolkit plugin, Complianz GDPR plugin, 3D Flipbook plugin
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and GDPR plugins

Analytics and tracking

Services
Jetpack Stats
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Jetpack (stats.wp.com)
Marketing tools
Complianz GDPR cookie consent
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a WordPress-based media platform for ABVV trade union
  2. Content is in Dutch (nl-BE) and focused on labor and social issues
  3. Cookie consent and privacy policy are implemented and linked
  4. No terms of service or explicit security policy pages found
  5. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found; contact via form and social media
  6. Good use of structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO and organization info
  7. No signs of malware, phishing, or suspicious content
  8. Social media presence is strong and consistent with business
  9. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found
  10. Performance and mobile optimization are adequate but could be improved
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, Font Awesome for icons, and various plugins for SEO, GDPR compliance, and media handling. Performance is moderate with image optimization via ShortPixel and lazy loading implemented. The site is mobile-optimized and uses structured data (JSON-LD) for SEO enhancement. Hosting is provided by Combell nv, a reputable provider. Technical debt appears low, but some improvements in security headers and accessibility could be made. The site architecture supports clear navigation and content categorization, contributing to a positive user experience.
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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