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Security report for egov4.ch

Artionet · Technology · Switzerland

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

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

egov4.ch is a Swiss-based digital governance solutions provider developed by Artionet, offering a comprehensive suite of e-government products tailored for public institutions and private enterprises. The company has a strong market position in Switzerland with over 1,500 clients and emphasizes secure, compliant, and paperless digital transformation. Their key services include digital forms, secure data sharing, digital signatures, meeting management, and virtual service desks, all hosted and developed in Switzerland to ensure data sovereignty and security. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as jQuery, Google Analytics, and AutopilotHQ for marketing automation. The site is well-designed with good navigation and mobile optimization, though some accessibility features could be improved. Hosting appears to be Swiss-based, aligning with the company's data residency claims. Performance is moderate with asynchronous loading of scripts. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and integrates SuisseID for legally valid digital signatures, indicating a strong security posture. However, the absence of explicit security headers and published security policies represents an area for improvement. Privacy compliance is limited due to the lack of visible privacy and cookie policies, which could pose regulatory risks. Overall, egov4.ch presents a professional and trustworthy digital presence with solid business credibility and technical implementation. Strategic enhancements in privacy compliance and security transparency would further strengthen their position and reduce potential risks.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 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

8 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 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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  • 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
65
Security headers
35
Email security
60
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
61

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

Artionet, through egov4.ch, targets government and regulated sectors requiring secure digital governance solutions. Their business model focuses on SaaS and custom digital transformation projects, leveraging Swiss data protection laws as a competitive advantage. The company benefits from strong partnerships with SuisseID and iGovPortal.ch, enhancing trust and integration capabilities. Their client base includes cantons, municipalities, banks, and legal professionals, indicating a diversified and stable revenue stream. The presence of multiple product lines suggests cross-selling opportunities and a comprehensive ecosystem approach. The company’s longevity since 2001 and extensive client references position it as a market leader in Swiss e-government digitalization.

Security posture

The security posture of egov4.ch is generally strong, with HTTPS enforced and data hosted in Switzerland, ensuring compliance with local data protection regulations. The use of SuisseID for digital signatures adds legal validity and security assurance. However, the lack of visible security headers such as CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No incident response or security policy documentation is publicly available, which may impact transparency and readiness. The site uses multiple third-party scripts, which require ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced with formalized policies and technical hardening.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Implement and enforce security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to strengthen web security.
  3. Develop and disclose an incident response plan and security policy to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Artionet
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Artionet
Description
egov4.ch offers online digital governance solutions developed and hosted in Switzerland, focusing on secure, compliant e-government products for public and private sectors.
Key services
eFormulaire (digital forms), ePartage (secure data sharing), eSignature (digital signatures), eVisa (decision management for meetings), eSéance (paperless meeting management), eGuichet (virtual service desk), eAuthenticité (digital stamping), Maresa (online booking platform)
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Google Analytics, AutopilotHQ, FontAwesome, Google Fonts (Lato), YouTube embedded videos
Frameworks
jQuery Form Validator
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage implied by https:// URL
  • Data hosted in Switzerland
  • Use of SuisseID for digital signatures
  • Encrypted data exchange for ePartage

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, AutopilotHQ
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
AutopilotHQ
Marketing tools
AutopilotHQ
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 and multiple interactive sections.
  2. No privacy or cookie policy pages found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Multiple contact forms collect personal data with validation but no visible privacy disclaimers.
  4. Strong Swiss data residency and security emphasis.
  5. Use of SuisseID and certified partners enhances trust.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. Good branding and professional design.
  8. Embedded third-party scripts for analytics and marketing present moderate tracking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern front-end stack with jQuery and Fullpage.js for smooth scrolling and navigation. Google Analytics and AutopilotHQ provide analytics and marketing automation capabilities. The site loads asynchronously to improve performance but could benefit from further optimization. Hosting appears to be Swiss-based, aligning with the company’s data residency claims. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and uses Google Fonts for typography. No CMS is detected, suggesting a custom-built or static site. Technical debt appears low, but the absence of security headers and privacy mechanisms indicates areas for modernization and compliance improvements.
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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