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Security report for etnic.be

ETNIC · Government · Belgium

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

ETNIC is the official IT partner of the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, providing essential digital services and solutions to public administrations. Their offerings include application development, IT equipment provisioning, network and hosting management, data protection, and user support. The organization positions itself as a key enabler of digital transformation and continuity of public services in the region. Technically, the website is built on TYPO3 CMS with a modern Bootstrap-based design, incorporating privacy-conscious analytics (Matomo) and a robust cookie consent mechanism. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, though security headers could be improved. The WHOIS data is restricted, typical for .be domains, but the website's professional presentation and government affiliation support its legitimacy. Overall, ETNIC demonstrates a mature digital presence aligned with its public sector mission.

Scanned

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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

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 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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  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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  • 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
72
Security headers
30
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

ETNIC operates as an essential government IT service provider focused on the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Its business model centers on delivering IT infrastructure, software development, and support services to public sector clients. The organization benefits from strong market positioning as a trusted partner of regional government entities. Key competitive advantages include comprehensive service offerings, a focus on innovation and collaboration, and adherence to accessibility and privacy standards. The website reflects a medium-sized organization with a clear target audience of public administrations and partners. Social media presence and accessibility certifications enhance its credibility. No direct revenue streams or commercial activities are evident, consistent with its public service role.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses Matomo analytics, indicating a privacy-aware approach. Cookie consent is managed via tarteaucitron, providing users control over tracking. However, no explicit security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) were detected in the HTML source, representing an area for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were found. The absence of a published security policy or incident response information limits transparency in security governance. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by implementing recommended HTTP security headers and publishing formal security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, and X-Frame-Options to strengthen protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and user trust.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve security communication.
  4. Continue maintaining and updating cookie consent mechanisms to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to avoid introducing vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
ETNIC
Description
L’ETNIC est le partenaire informatique de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, concevant et gérant des solutions informatiques pour les administrations afin d’assurer la continuité et la numérisation des services publics.
Key services
Développer des applications, Assurer un support, Fournir l’équipement informatique, Innover et collaborer, Gérer le réseau et l’hébergement, Assurer la protection des données
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Font Awesome, Matomo Analytics, tarteaucitron cookie consent
Frameworks
TYPO3 Bootstrap Package
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
excellent

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible and professionally designed.
  2. Strong focus on government IT services for the Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles.
  3. Good privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented.
  4. No security headers detected in HTML but HTTPS is enforced.
  5. No contact emails explicitly found in HTML; contact via phone and contact page.
  6. WHOIS data is restricted, typical for .be domains, no suspicious indicators found.
  7. Use of Matomo analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS with a Bootstrap-based responsive design, ensuring good mobile optimization and accessibility (validated by AnySurfer label). It uses jQuery and Font Awesome for UI components and icons. Analytics are handled by Matomo, a privacy-respecting platform. Cookie consent is managed by tarteaucitron.js, a GDPR-compliant tool. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. The site lacks explicit security headers, which is a technical gap. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well-maintained, suitable for a government IT service provider.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 62/100Medium32 findingsView report
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