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Security report for european-entrepreneurs.org

European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME · Other · Belgium

Partial score · DNS & email only

63/100

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

European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME is a Brussels-based confederation representing over 2.4 million SMEs and Mid-Caps across Europe, advocating for favorable business conditions and regulatory frameworks at both national and EU levels. The organization actively promotes entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable growth through EU-funded projects and networking platforms such as SME2B™. The website is professionally designed, content-rich, and targets European SMEs and entrepreneurs. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern frameworks and includes Google Analytics and reCAPTCHA for security and analytics. Security posture is good with HTTPS and CAPTCHA protections, but lacks explicit security headers which should be addressed. Privacy and cookie policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, with clear contact information provided. WHOIS data is unavailable, which reduces domain trust verification, but the website content and business information appear legitimate and consistent with a large European SME federation.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
80/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
6of 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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  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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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
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
80
Average
63

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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 confederation holds a strong market position as the largest SME association in Europe, with a membership base spanning 35 countries and partnerships worldwide. Its business model focuses on membership advocacy, EU project leadership, and providing networking and business support services. The organization leverages EU funding to support SME digitalization, skills development, and cross-border collaboration. The website reflects a mature digital presence with active social media channels and a clear communication strategy. The partnership with SME2B.eu enhances its trade and networking capabilities. The confederation's focus on sustainability, innovation, and policy influence positions it well within the European SME ecosystem.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, use of Google reCAPTCHA on forms, and a cookie consent mechanism. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options is a notable gap that could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency in security governance. Regular updates and security audits are recommended to maintain and improve security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to enhance transparency and trust.
  3. Ensure all WordPress plugins and core are regularly updated to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Consider publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME
Description
European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME is the largest confederation of voluntarily associated small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and Mid-Caps in Europe, representing over 2.4 million companies and 23 million employees across 35 countries. Founded in 1992 and based in Brussels, it advocates for favorable business conditions and regulatory frameworks at national and EU levels, promotes entrepreneurship and innovation, facilitates access to funding, and fosters collaboration and partnerships.
Key services
Advocacy at EU and national levels, EU-funded projects support (e.g., MobiliseSME, DigitaliseSME, DataSkills4SMEs, MEGASKILLS), Entrepreneurship promotion and training, Networking platforms (SME2B™), Information dissemination and policy influence
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Bootstrap, jQuery, Font Awesome, Cookie Law Info plugin
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Google reCAPTCHA on forms
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. WHOIS data is unavailable or blocked, limiting domain trust verification.
  3. Website uses HTTPS and modern web technologies.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, address, and contact form.
  6. Security headers are not explicitly visible; recommend adding CSP and other headers.
  7. Website content is rich, professional, and well-structured.
  8. Active social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
  9. Uses Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking with cookie consent.
  10. Business is a large European SME confederation based in Belgium.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with Bootstrap framework and uses modern front-end libraries such as jQuery and Font Awesome. It integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for visitor tracking and employs Google reCAPTCHA for form security. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO optimization using Yoast SEO plugin. Performance is moderate, with some room for optimization. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. Hosting provider details are not explicitly available. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and functional online presence suitable for a large European SME confederation.
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. 65/100Medium27 findingsView report
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