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Security report for esense.ch

esense GmbH · Technology · Switzerland

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

esense GmbH is a Swiss-based web design and development company with approximately 20 years of experience, specializing in creating customized websites using Magnolia CMS. Their services include front-end development, SEO consulting, and Google Analytics support, targeting a broad range of clients from small to large businesses and creatives. The company positions itself as a trusted Magnolia Gold Partner, emphasizing honest consulting and quality web solutions. Technically, the website is built with modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, SVG graphics, and integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for user tracking. The site is mobile optimized and provides a good user experience with clear navigation and professional design. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and implements a cookie consent banner, but lacks visible security headers and formal security policies or incident response information. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professional, and compliant with basic privacy regulations, though it could improve in security transparency and formal policies.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

6 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 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 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 Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  3. 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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  • 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
52
Security headers
20
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
63

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

The company operates in the technology sector as a small-sized digital agency focused on web design and CMS implementation, particularly Magnolia CMS. Their competitive advantage lies in their long-standing experience, partnership with Magnolia, and personalized service model. Revenue streams likely come from project-based web development, CMS consulting, and SEO services. The target market includes Swiss businesses and creatives seeking bespoke web solutions. The company maintains a network of partners for scalability and project collaboration. Their market presence is local with a focus on quality and client satisfaction, supported by a portfolio of diverse projects and reputable clients. No parent or subsidiary companies are indicated, suggesting independent operation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a cookie consent mechanism in place, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security or incident response policies indicate room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of Google Analytics and Tag Manager implies moderate user tracking, which is disclosed via the cookie banner. Incident response readiness and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are not evident, which could be a gap in security culture and transparency. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a small web agency but could be enhanced with formal policies and technical headers.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and user tracking disclosures.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
esense GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
esense GmbH
Description
esense GmbH is a web design and development company specializing in creating good websites, including complex web applications, campaigns, and portfolio sites. They emphasize honest consulting and use Magnolia CMS as their preferred content management system. The company has been in business for twenty years.
Key services
Web design, Front-end development, Magnolia CMS implementation and consulting, SEO optimization, Google Analytics consulting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, SVG graphics, CSS3, HTML5
Frameworks
Magnolia CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with no visible security issues.
  2. Cookie consent banner is implemented and functional.
  3. No terms of service page found.
  4. Contact information is clearly presented with multiple emails and phone numbers.
  5. No forms detected on the main page; no data collection forms present.
  6. Use of Magnolia CMS is prominently stated and leveraged as a trust indicator.
  7. Google Analytics and Tag Manager are used for analytics and tracking.
  8. No explicit security headers detected in the HTML content provided.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or incident response information found.
  10. Content is in German and targeted at Swiss clients.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including Magnolia CMS, JavaScript, SVG graphics, and Google Analytics for tracking. The site is responsive and mobile optimized with good SEO meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with deferred script loading and asynchronous analytics scripts. No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected. However, the lack of visible security headers and absence of structured data like JSON-LD for business or organization schema are areas for modernization. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical implementation supports a professional web presence but could benefit from enhanced security and structured data adoption.
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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