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Security report for ecedi.fr

Ecedi · Technology · France

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Ecedi is a French digital communication agency founded in 2001, specializing in responsible and ethical web communication services. The agency serves a diverse clientele including non-profits, public sector entities, and private organizations, emphasizing accessibility, social inclusion, and eco-design in its projects. Ecedi is part of the Ctrl-a group, which includes several partner agencies. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with comprehensive service offerings ranging from strategy and conception to production and maintenance, supported by a modern technology stack including Drupal, WordPress, and various web frameworks. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies and frameworks, with good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO practices. The use of FriendlyCaptcha for form protection and Matomo for analytics indicates a focus on privacy and security. However, explicit security headers and cookie consent mechanisms are not evident, suggesting areas for improvement in security posture and privacy compliance. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and anti-bot measures but lacks visible security headers and an incident response policy. The WHOIS data is unavailable, which reduces domain registration trustworthiness, though the website content and business information appear legitimate and professional. Overall, the site scores well on content quality and business credibility but should enhance security and privacy features. Strategically, Ecedi should focus on improving security headers, publishing a security policy, and implementing explicit cookie consent to strengthen compliance and trust. The agency's strong market position in responsible digital communication and its reputable client base provide a solid foundation for growth and enhanced digital maturity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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. 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 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: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

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

  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.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
62
Security headers
75
Email security
75
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
68

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

Ecedi operates in the technology sector with a focus on digital communication for non-profits, public institutions, and private clients. Its business model centers on providing end-to-end digital services including strategy, UX/UI design, development, and maintenance, with a strong emphasis on responsible and ethical digital practices. The agency benefits from long-term relationships with high-profile clients such as UNESCO, Sidaction, and various French governmental bodies, positioning it as a trusted partner in the sector. Revenue streams likely derive from project-based contracts and ongoing maintenance agreements. The company is part of the Ctrl-a group, which expands its partnership ecosystem and resource base. Growth indicators include a diverse client portfolio and active recruitment efforts targeting professionals aligned with digital responsibility values.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and use of FriendlyCaptcha to protect contact forms from bots. However, the absence of explicit security headers (such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) and lack of a published security policy or incident response contacts indicate gaps in security best practices. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. GDPR compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy, though an explicit cookie consent mechanism is missing. The site uses Matomo analytics, which is privacy-friendly compared to alternatives. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not evident from the content. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be improved by implementing recommended headers, publishing security policies, and enhancing cookie consent mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add an explicit cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive requirements.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance WHOIS domain registration transparency or ensure domain registration data is publicly available to improve trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Ecedi
Description
Ecedi est une agence Web de communication digitale responsable. Fondée en 2001, elle accompagne le secteur associatif, ESS, organismes sans but lucratif, service public et secteur privé avec une démarche éthique, sociale et responsable.
Key services
Audit marketing, functional and technical, AMOA (Assistance à Maîtrise d’Ouvrage), Content strategy, UX/UI design, Functional and technical specifications, Editorial consulting, Graphic design, Development and integration, Testing, Reporting, maintenance, hosting
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal, WordPress, Java, Spip, Typo3, EZ Publisher, Symfony, Angular, Laravel, Meteor, React, React Native, Zend Framework
Frameworks
Drupal, Symfony, Laravel, Zend Framework, Angular, React
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of FriendlyCaptcha for contact form anti-bot verification
  • HTTPS usage implied by canonical URLs (https://www.ecedi.fr/)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design
  2. Strong focus on responsible digital communication and social responsibility
  3. Multiple references to reputable clients and public institutions
  4. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks
  5. Contact form secured with FriendlyCaptcha anti-bot solution
  6. No explicit security headers detected in provided data
  7. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain trust verification
  8. Privacy and cookie policies are present and comprehensive
  9. Social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a robust and diverse technology stack including Drupal, WordPress, and multiple modern web frameworks such as Symfony, Laravel, Angular, and React. This indicates a high level of technical expertise and flexibility in delivering tailored digital solutions. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident from meta tags and structured content. Performance is moderate, likely due to the use of sliders and multiple images, but overall user experience is smooth. The use of FriendlyCaptcha and Matomo analytics reflects a commitment to privacy and security. However, the absence of visible security headers and explicit cookie consent mechanisms suggests areas for technical improvement. Hosting provider details are not disclosed, limiting assessment of infrastructure security and resilience.
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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