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Security report for ema.school

eMa - Ecole des Musiques Actuelles · Education · Switzerland

Medium risk. 5 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

eMa - Ecole des Musiques Actuelles is a Geneva-based educational institution specializing in contemporary music education. The school offers a variety of programs tailored to different age groups and skill levels, including masterclasses, theoretical courses, and pre-professional curricula. It holds certification from the Geneva DIP, underscoring its legitimacy and quality standards. The website serves as a comprehensive portal for prospective and current students, providing detailed information about courses, events, and administrative matters. Technically, the website is built on WordPress and leverages modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Slick Carousel for interactive elements. It integrates Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for analytics and marketing purposes, alongside a robust cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR. The site is mobile-optimized and features multilingual support via Google Translate, enhancing accessibility for a diverse audience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and employs cookie consent best practices, though it lacks explicit security headers and incident response disclosures. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data is privacy protected, which is justified for this type of institution. Overall, the site demonstrates a solid security posture with room for improvement in header implementation and transparency. The overall risk assessment is low, with the website presenting a trustworthy and professional front for the institution. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a formal security policy, and maintaining regular audits of third-party scripts to mitigate potential risks.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

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 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

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, YouTube, Google APIs

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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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  • 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
95
Security headers
40
Email security
65
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
65
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

eMa positions itself as a specialized music education provider within the Geneva region, targeting students interested in contemporary music disciplines. Its competitive advantage lies in its certification by the local education authority (DIP) and a diverse curriculum catering to different age groups and professional aspirations. The business model is primarily educational, with revenue streams likely derived from tuition fees and event participation. The institution maintains an active partnership ecosystem visible through social media and local collaborations. Growth indicators include ongoing event programming and course offerings. The website's professional presentation and comprehensive information support its market presence and credibility.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and a comprehensive cookie consent framework that respects user privacy and GDPR requirements. The absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options represents an area for enhancement. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are publicly available, which could be improved to bolster trust and preparedness. The use of third-party analytics and marketing scripts is standard but requires ongoing monitoring to prevent vulnerabilities. Overall, the site balances usability and security effectively but should address identified gaps to strengthen its defense.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and stakeholders.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to minimize vulnerability exposure.
  4. Enhance transparency by providing explicit data protection officer contact details and vulnerability disclosure channels.
  5. Maintain and update cookie consent mechanisms to align with evolving privacy regulations and user expectations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
eMa - Ecole des Musiques Actuelles
Description
A music school based in Geneva, Switzerland, offering various music education programs including courses for under and over 25 years old, modules, theoretical and complementary courses, and pre-professional curriculum.
Key services
Music education courses, Masterclasses, Events and exhibitions, Student support and administration
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Slick Carousel, Featherlight Lightbox, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, CookieYes Consent Management
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data found

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Facebook Pixel, CookieYes
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is primarily in French with some multilingual support via Google Translate.
  3. Cookie consent is implemented with detailed categories and user controls.
  4. WHOIS data is not publicly available due to TLD restrictions and privacy protection.
  5. Website uses modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  6. Contact information is clearly provided including phone, email, physical address, and contact form.
  7. Social media presence is active on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and SoundCloud.
  8. No security headers detected in provided data; recommend adding for improved security posture.
  9. No explicit security or incident response policies found on the site.
  10. Website design and navigation are professional and user-friendly.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform, utilizing jQuery and Slick Carousel for dynamic content presentation. It integrates Featherlight for lightbox functionality and uses Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for tracking and marketing. The site is mobile responsive and includes multilingual support via Google Translate. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in load speed and SEO optimization. Accessibility features are basic but present. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. The technical stack is modern and widely supported, though security header implementation is lacking, representing a technical risk that should be addressed.
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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