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Security report for diasp.eu

Diaspora Europe · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Email security and 2 other checks.

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Diaspora Europe operates as a pod within the diaspora* federated social network, providing a privacy-focused social platform where users control their data and sharing preferences. The website emphasizes user empowerment and data ownership, targeting general audiences interested in decentralized social networking. The platform is open source and community-driven, positioning itself as a niche alternative to mainstream social networks. Technically, the website uses a modern JavaScript stack with jQuery and Ruby on Rails backend implied by the presence of jquery_ujs. Hosting is provided by Vautron Rechenzentrum AG, a reputable data center. The site is mobile optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and consistent branding. Performance is moderate with no major technical issues detected. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and CSRF protections in place. However, the site lacks several security headers and does not publish a security policy or incident response contacts. Privacy compliance is weak due to the absence of privacy and cookie policies or consent mechanisms. No advertising or tracking technologies are detected, supporting the privacy-centric ethos. Overall, Diaspora Europe presents a trustworthy and privacy-respecting social platform with room for improvement in formal privacy and security disclosures. Strategic recommendations include publishing comprehensive privacy and cookie policies, implementing security headers, and establishing incident response contacts to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  3. 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';…

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Exposed services
  • 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
72
Security headers
65
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
28
Average
58

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

Diaspora Europe serves a specialized market segment focused on privacy-conscious social networking within the broader diaspora* federated network. Its business model revolves around providing a free, open source social platform where users retain control over their data. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its decentralized architecture and strong privacy stance, appealing to users disillusioned with mainstream social media. Revenue streams are not explicit, likely relying on community support or donations. The target audience includes privacy advocates, open source enthusiasts, and users seeking alternatives to centralized social networks. The partnership with diaspora* foundation and hosting by Vautron Rechenzentrum AG indicate a collaborative ecosystem. Growth potential depends on expanding user base and enhancing platform features while maintaining privacy principles.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and CSRF tokens implemented in forms, reducing common web attack vectors. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options represents a gap that could expose users to clickjacking or content injection risks. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of published security policies and incident response contacts limits transparency and preparedness for security incidents. Compliance with GDPR is not clearly communicated, and no cookie consent mechanism is present. Overall, the security posture is adequate but would benefit from formalized policies and enhanced HTTP security headers.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy detailing data handling and GDPR compliance.
  2. Implement a cookie policy and consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  4. Establish and publish an incident response policy with dedicated security contact channels.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing information about data retention and user rights.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Diaspora Europe
Description
diaspora* is the online social world where you are in control. It is part of the diaspora* federated network, offering a social network platform focused on user data ownership, privacy, and user control over sharing.
Key services
Social networking, User data ownership, Federated social platform
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Ruby on Rails (implied by jquery_ujs), JavaScript
Frameworks
diaspora* (open source social network framework)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • CSRF tokens present in forms
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a pod of the diaspora* federated social network.
  2. Focus on user data ownership and privacy.
  3. No privacy or cookie policy pages found.
  4. Contact email provided in footer.
  5. No security or incident response policies published.
  6. No advertising or tracking detected.
  7. Good mobile optimization and user experience.
  8. No WAF or blocking detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern web stack including jQuery and Ruby on Rails, leveraging diaspora* open source social network framework. Hosting is managed by Vautron Rechenzentrum AG, a professional data center. The site is mobile responsive with good design and navigation clarity. Performance is moderate with no critical technical debt observed. The use of CSRF tokens indicates attention to secure form handling. However, the absence of advanced security headers and privacy compliance features suggests areas for technical improvement. SEO and accessibility are basic but functional. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the business goals but could be enhanced with additional security and privacy features.
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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