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Security report for eurodesk.ch

Eurodesk Schweiz · Non-profit · Switzerland

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

Eurodesk Schweiz operates as a non-profit information network dedicated to facilitating mobility opportunities for young people across Europe. The organization provides free and accessible advice on various mobility options including jobs, internships, volunteering, studying, and language learning. It is part of a larger European network with offices in 34 countries, positioning itself as a trusted national resource in Switzerland. The website is professionally designed, multilingual, and offers relevant content targeted at youth and professionals in youth work. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS and integrates privacy-conscious analytics tools such as Matomo alongside Google Analytics with IP anonymization. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS enforced but lacks some advanced security headers and explicit security policies. Privacy compliance is partially met with a privacy policy present but no visible cookie consent mechanism. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-positioned within its niche but could improve in security and privacy transparency.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

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

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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
25
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
53
Average
52
After the cap
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

Eurodesk Schweiz holds a strong position as a specialized non-profit entity focused on youth mobility and international exchange programs. Its business model centers on providing information and advisory services rather than commercial transactions. The organization benefits from a broad European partnership network and is affiliated with the Dachverband Offene Kinder- und Jugendarbeit Schweiz (DOJ), enhancing its credibility and reach. The target audience includes young people seeking mobility opportunities and professionals in youth work. The website content and services reflect a clear focus on education, volunteering, and cultural exchange, supporting growth in these sectors. The presence of online events and multilingual support indicates active engagement and outreach. However, the lack of visible certifications or formal security policies suggests room for maturity in governance and compliance.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with mandatory HTTPS encryption and privacy-aware analytics configurations. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options reduces its defense-in-depth posture. No evidence of vulnerability disclosure policies or incident response contacts was found, which may hinder timely handling of security incidents. The site does not expose sensitive data or show signs of vulnerable libraries in the provided content. Privacy compliance is partial, lacking cookie consent mechanisms which are important under GDPR and related regulations. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a non-profit informational site but could be enhanced by adopting best practices in headers, policies, and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to comply with EU cookie laws and enhance privacy transparency.
  2. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve trust and preparedness.
  4. Consider establishing a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and analytics configurations to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Eurodesk Schweiz
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Eurodesk Schweiz
Description
Eurodesk ist ein Informationsnetzwerk, das Mobilität für junge Menschen vereinfacht. Es bietet Beratung und Informationen zu Mobilitätsangeboten in Europa, insbesondere für junge Leute, mit Büros in 34 Ländern und über 1,000 Experten.
Key services
Beratung zu Mobilitätsangeboten, Information zu Jobs, Praktika, Au-Pair, Freiwilligeneinsätzen, Studium und Sprachaufenthalten, Online Infoveranstaltungen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, Matomo Analytics, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
TYPO3
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS with anonymize IP in Google Analytics
  • Use of Matomo for privacy-respecting analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
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 and not blocked by WAF or security mechanisms.
  2. Content is professionally presented in German with multi-language support.
  3. No forms detected on the homepage; likely forms exist on other pages.
  4. Contact information is clearly provided in the footer.
  5. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners detected on the homepage.
  6. Use of multiple analytics tools with privacy considerations (Matomo, anonymize IP).
  7. No visible security headers detected in the provided data.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security policy pages found.
  9. Social media presence limited to Instagram.
  10. Website uses TYPO3 CMS, a mature open-source platform.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS, a robust and widely used open-source content management system, indicating a mature technical foundation. It uses jQuery and integrates analytics tools including Matomo and Google Analytics with IP anonymization, reflecting a balanced approach to user tracking and privacy. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good SEO metadata including Open Graph tags and hreflang links for multilingual support. Performance is moderate, with compressed CSS and asynchronous script loading. However, the absence of explicit security headers and cookie consent mechanisms indicates technical debt in security and privacy compliance. No hosting provider information was detected from the content. Overall, the technical implementation is solid but could benefit from modernization in security and privacy features.
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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