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DESIGNGUT · Other · Switzerland

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

DESIGNGUT is a Swiss-based platform organizing an annual design exhibition focused on sustainable products including fashion, accessories, jewelry, ceramics, and furniture. It serves as a marketplace and showcase for approximately 80 sustainable Swiss designers, positioning itself as a niche leader in sustainable Swiss design exhibitions. The website content is rich and well-structured, targeting consumers interested in sustainable and Swiss-made design products. Technically, the website uses standard web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and Fancybox, with a custom CMS inferred from URL patterns. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though accessibility features are basic. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled but lacks security headers and formal security policies. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies. Social media presence is strong, with multiple Facebook and Instagram links for exhibitors and the event itself. Overall, the website is professional and trustworthy but would benefit from enhanced privacy and security measures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  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 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 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. 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

    • 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

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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
35
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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 business operates in the sustainable design exhibition sector, focusing on Swiss designers and sustainable products. Its business model revolves around event organization and providing a platform for designers to showcase and sell their products. The target audience includes consumers interested in sustainable fashion and design, as well as industry supporters. The company appears small in size, with a focused market niche and consistent branding. The presence of Swiss Made and fair trade badges enhances trust. The website links to multiple partner domains related to sustainable design and lifestyle, indicating a supportive partnership ecosystem. No parent or subsidiary companies were identified. The lack of explicit business registration or VAT information limits deeper business intelligence insights.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communication. However, it lacks important security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options, which are recommended to mitigate common web vulnerabilities. No incident response or security policy information is provided, and no dedicated security contact channels are visible. No forms or data collection points were detected on the main page, reducing immediate risk exposure. The absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps with GDPR and related regulations. No known vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the provided content. Overall, the security posture is moderate but could be significantly improved with standard best practices and compliance documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with GDPR compliance details.
  2. Add standard security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to enhance protection against common attacks.
  3. Establish and publish an incident response policy and provide dedicated security contact channels (e.g., security@designgut.ch or abuse@designgut.ch).
  4. Include clear contact information such as company email and phone number to improve business credibility and user trust.
  5. Conduct a security audit to identify and remediate any potential vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
DESIGNGUT
Description
Schweizer Design Ausstellung für Mode, Accessoires, Schmuck, Keramik und Möbel. DESIGNGUT is a Swiss design exhibition featuring sustainable products including fashion, accessories, jewelry, ceramics, and furniture. The event is annual and held at Casinotheater Winterthur with around 80 sustainable Swiss designers.
Key services
Organizing annual design exhibitions, Providing platform for sustainable Swiss designers, Ticket sales for events
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Fancybox
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a Swiss sustainable design exhibition platform.
  2. Content is rich with many exhibitors and product categories.
  3. No privacy or cookie policies found, indicating compliance gaps.
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies visible.
  5. Social media presence is strong with Facebook and Instagram links.
  6. No forms detected on the main page; no direct data collection observed.
  7. No analytics or tracking scripts detected in provided content.
  8. Website uses HTTPS and modern CSS/JS libraries.
  9. No security headers detected in provided data; potential improvement area.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a custom CMS with standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and Fancybox for UI components. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good navigation clarity. Performance is moderate, with no explicit indicators of slow loading but also no advanced optimization detected. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and canonical links. Accessibility features are basic and could be enhanced for better compliance. No analytics or tracking scripts were detected in the provided content, indicating minimal user tracking. Hosting provider details were not available. The technical infrastructure is adequate for a small event platform but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security configurations.
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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