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Security report for eua-solutions.org

European University Association · Education · Switzerland

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

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

EUA Solutions is a consultancy service operated under the European University Association, providing expert advice and tailored services to higher education institutions and stakeholders across Europe. The organization leverages its extensive network of over 750 institutions to offer specialized consultancy in quality assurance, doctoral education evaluation, internationalization, and strategic studies. The website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with clear navigation and relevant content targeted at universities, national authorities, and decision-making bodies in the education sector. Technically, the site is built on Joomla CMS with modern JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap, supported by Google Analytics and HubSpot for marketing and analytics. Hosting is managed via Combell, with domain registration dating back to 2017, consistent with the business timeline. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enabled and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though improvements are recommended in security headers and incident response transparency. Overall, the site demonstrates a solid digital presence with moderate performance and good mobile optimization.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

4 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 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. 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

  3. 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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  • 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
62
Security headers
40
Email security
55
DNS health
65
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
83
Average
54

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 European University Association, through EUA Solutions, occupies a strong position in the European higher education consultancy market. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive network and peer-to-peer approach, offering flexible, on-demand methodologies tailored to client needs. The business model focuses on consultancy, strategic studies, audits, and benchmarking services, targeting universities and national education bodies. The presence of testimonials and affiliation with a reputable parent organization enhances credibility. The company operates primarily in Switzerland with a medium-sized organizational footprint. The website supports business growth by providing clear service descriptions and contact channels, leveraging digital marketing tools for outreach. Partnerships with domains like eua.eu and eua.be reinforce its ecosystem and market reach.

Security posture

The website maintains a good security baseline with HTTPS enforced and a visible cookie consent banner supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents areas for enhancement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The use of third-party scripts from trusted providers like Google and HubSpot is noted, but continuous monitoring is advised to mitigate supply chain risks. Incident response and security policy information are not publicly available, which could impact trust and compliance posture. Overall, the security maturity is moderate, suitable for the business type but with room for improvement to align with best practices.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities and supply chain risks.
  5. Enhance accessibility features and SEO optimization to improve user experience and search engine visibility.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
European University Association
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
European University Association
Description
EUA Solutions is a tailored service created to assist higher education institutions and stakeholders by providing expertise in internal quality assurance, evaluation of doctoral education, internationalisation and communication strategies, Bologna implementation and lifelong learning.
Key services
Specialised expert advice and consultancy services, Thematic analyses and strategic studies, Audits and targeted views, Benchmarking of universities
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, Bootstrap, Flexslider, Google Analytics, HubSpot
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot
Marketing tools
HubSpot
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 or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on higher education consultancy and services.
  3. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented and visible.
  4. No explicit security policy or incident response information found.
  5. WHOIS data is consistent and domain is well maintained.
  6. Use of multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Joomla CMS with a frontend leveraging jQuery, Bootstrap, and Flexslider for responsive design and interactive elements. Google Tag Manager and HubSpot scripts are integrated for analytics and marketing automation. Hosting is provided by Combell, indicated by the nameservers. The site loads with moderate speed and is mobile optimized, though accessibility features are basic. SEO is supported by meta tags and structured navigation but could be improved with richer metadata and structured data. No critical technical issues or broken elements were detected. The technology stack is modern but could benefit from updated frameworks and enhanced performance tuning.
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. 57/100 +3Medium33 findingsView report
  2. 54/100Medium35 findingsView report
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