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Security report for ethicpoint.eu

EthicPoint · Other · Italy

High risk. 8 critical or high findings in Network security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

49/100

Risk levelHigh

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

EthicPoint is an Italian company specializing in certified whistleblowing services based on international ISO standards. Their offerings include whistleblowing system activation, report management, independent audits, privacy compliance support, customized solutions, and training. The company targets Italian organizations needing compliance with whistleblowing regulations and privacy laws. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and content-rich, reflecting a niche leader position in the Italian market. Technically, the site runs on WordPress with modern plugins and libraries, providing moderate performance and good SEO. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and secure forms, though some security headers are missing and no explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Contact information is comprehensive, including email, phone, and a detailed contact form. The domain registration is consistent with the business profile, enhancing trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
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. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • Critical

      Critical Service Exposed: MySQL

      Port 3306 (MySQL) is publicly accessible - MySQL - Database server

      What to do: Immediately restrict access to MySQL using firewall or VPN

      • 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

  2. 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';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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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  • 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
15
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
80
Average
49

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 · found on this site
  • 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

EthicPoint operates in a specialized niche providing whistleblowing compliance and support services in Italy. Their competitive advantage lies in offering ISO-certified systems and independent audits, combined with legal and technical consultancy. The business model is service-oriented, focusing on compliance, risk mitigation, and training. Revenue streams likely include service subscriptions, audits, and training courses. The target customers are medium to large Italian companies subject to whistleblowing regulations. The company maintains partnerships with Audit People and Verifiche.info, enhancing its service ecosystem. Growth indicators include active news updates and training offerings. The website supports lead generation through contact forms and newsletter subscriptions.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, secure form handling, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. However, the absence of key security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS) is a gap. No explicit security policy or incident response information is available, which could impact user trust and compliance. There is no vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file, limiting transparency for security researchers. Overall, the site is secure for visitors but could improve in formalizing security governance and communication.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to enhance transparency and trust.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Conduct regular security audits of WordPress plugins and themes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all visitors.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Audit People S.r.l. Società benefit
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
EthicPoint
Description
EthicPoint is an Italian service offering certified whistleblowing systems based on international ISO standards, including support for whistleblower reporting, independent audits, privacy compliance (GDPR), and training.
Key services
Whistleblowing system activation, Management of whistleblower reports, Independent whistleblowing system audits, Privacy compliance support, Customized solutions, Training and information
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, WPBakery Page Builder, Slider Revolution, jQuery, Owl Carousel, FontAwesome, Google Fonts
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure forms with validation

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 no blocking mechanisms
  2. Content is in Italian and professionally presented
  3. Focus on whistleblowing services with ISO certification emphasis
  4. Multiple contact methods including email, phone, and contact form
  5. Social media presence on LinkedIn and YouTube
  6. No signs of suspicious or malicious content
  7. Good privacy and cookie policy with consent mechanism
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response page found
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using WPBakery Page Builder and Slider Revolution plugins, supported by jQuery and Owl Carousel for UI components. Google Fonts and FontAwesome provide typography and icons. The site loads asynchronously and uses preloading for fonts, indicating performance optimization efforts. The hosting provider is not explicitly identified. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and basic accessibility features. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data, though structured data like JSON-LD is not present. Technical debt appears low, but reliance on multiple plugins requires ongoing maintenance to avoid security risks.
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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