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Security report for fadegrad-podcast.ch

fadegrad Podcast · Non-profit · Switzerland

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

Security score

58/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Fadegrad Podcast is a small, regionally focused podcast initiative presented by the Roman Catholic and Evangelical Reformed churches of the St.Gallen and Appenzell cantons in Switzerland. The website serves as a platform for sharing inspiring life stories and faith-related content, targeting a general audience interested in personal narratives and religious topics. The business model centers on content creation and distribution through podcasts, videos, and social media engagement. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern web technologies and integrates multimedia content effectively. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms in place. No critical vulnerabilities or suspicious activities were detected. Overall, the site demonstrates good digital maturity and compliance with privacy regulations, supporting its credibility and trustworthiness.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
85/ 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

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. 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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  • 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
95
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
85
Average
58

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention fadegrad-podcast.ch, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The podcast occupies a niche market within the religious and community media sector in Eastern Switzerland. Its competitive advantage lies in its authentic storytelling approach and backing by established church organizations, which enhances trust and audience reach. Revenue streams are likely limited to sponsorships or church funding rather than commercial advertising. The target customers are local residents interested in faith, culture, and personal stories. The presence on multiple social media platforms and integration with Spotify and YouTube indicates a strategic approach to audience engagement and growth. The partnership ecosystem includes regional church websites and social media channels, reinforcing its community-oriented positioning.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and integration of Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from abuse. Cookie consent is managed via a GDPR-compliant plugin, ensuring user privacy and regulatory adherence. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified in the provided content. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or incident response page suggests room for improvement in formalizing security governance and communication. The site would benefit from publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy and providing clear security contact channels to enhance transparency and readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information on the website.
  2. Implement a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance accessibility features to improve inclusivity and compliance with standards.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins for security and performance.
  5. Consider adding more detailed data retention policies and transparency around analytics data.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
fadegrad Podcast
Description
Fadegrad ist der Podcast der Kirche in der Ostschweiz. Wir fragen, warum Menschen tun, was sie tun und wie sie geworden sind, wer sie sind. Präsentiert von den evangelisch-reformierten und katholischen Kirchen der Kantone St.Gallen und Appenzell.
Key services
Podcast episodes, Videos, Stories from real people
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, React, Google reCAPTCHA, Spotify embeds
Frameworks
WordPress Gutenberg blocks
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • reCAPTCHA integration on forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, MonsterInsights
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
MonsterInsights
Marketing tools
Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent, Burst Statistics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally maintained podcast platform for a church-related project in Eastern Switzerland.
  2. Strong compliance with GDPR and cookie consent regulations.
  3. Good integration of social media and multimedia content.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  5. Contact information is transparent and consistent with the organization.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS using modern Gutenberg blocks and React for interactive components. It leverages standard web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Performance is moderate with caching and optimization plugins evident. Mobile responsiveness is good, and SEO is supported by meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). The site integrates external services such as Spotify for podcast embedding and social media feeds from Instagram. Security is enhanced by HTTPS and reCAPTCHA. Hosting provider details are not explicit but the infrastructure appears stable. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and formalize security documentation.
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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