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Security report for faromedia.be

Faromedia · Technology · Belgium

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

Security score

62/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Faromedia is a Belgian digital agency specializing in Drupal website development, API integrations, and online marketing services tailored for small and medium enterprises (KMO's) and government entities. Established since 2001, the company positions itself as a trusted partner for digital growth in Belgium, offering personalized and expert solutions. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive service offerings. Technically, the site leverages modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as Vue.js and Axios, alongside Google Tag Manager for analytics and Iubenda for cookie consent management. Security posture is solid with enforced HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers are not visibly implemented. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies. The WHOIS data is restricted, indicating privacy protection, which is justified for this business type. Overall, Faromedia demonstrates a credible and professional digital footprint with room for minor security enhancements.

Scanned

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 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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • 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
52
Security headers
40
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
68
Average
62

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

Faromedia operates in the technology sector as a specialized digital agency focusing on Drupal CMS and API integrations for Belgian SMEs. Its business model revolves around providing tailored web design and digital marketing services, supported by a parent company, Webhero. The company benefits from a strong local market position, established trust signals, and a clear partnership ecosystem. Revenue streams likely include project-based web development, ongoing support, and marketing services. The presence of scheduling tools like Calendly indicates a streamlined client engagement process. The company’s digital maturity is evidenced by its use of modern web technologies and compliance with GDPR requirements. Strategic observations suggest a focus on quality service delivery and maintaining strong client relationships within a niche market.

Security posture

The website exhibits a good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism that aligns with GDPR requirements. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. There is no published security policy or incident response contact information, which could enhance transparency and readiness. The WHOIS data is privacy-protected, which is common for small agencies but limits external verification. Overall, the security posture is solid for the business type but could benefit from formalized policies and additional HTTP security headers to mitigate risks further.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve trust with security researchers.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced via dependencies.
  5. Maintain and document data retention policies and privacy compliance measures to strengthen GDPR adherence.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Faromedia
Description
Expert in Drupal websites, API-koppelingen en online marketing voor KMO’s in België. Jouw partner in online groei sinds 2001.
Key services
Drupal websites, API integrations, Online marketing, Huisstijlontwikkeling (corporate identity development)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Google Tag Manager, Iubenda cookie consent, jQuery, Vue.js, Axios, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Drupal (implied by content)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with explicit acceptance and rejection
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Iubenda cookie consent, Calendly
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design
  2. Strong focus on Drupal-based web design and API integrations for SMEs
  3. Clear contact information and social media presence
  4. Compliant cookie consent and privacy policy mechanisms implemented
  5. WHOIS data is restricted, likely due to privacy protection
  6. No security headers detected in HTML but HTTPS is enforced
  7. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
  8. No explicit security or incident response policies published
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal CMS, enhanced with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js and Axios for dynamic content and API interactions. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics, and Iubenda manages cookie consent, indicating a mature approach to privacy compliance. The site loads multimedia content such as background videos and uses Swiper.js for interactive elements, contributing to a rich user experience. Performance is moderate, with some opportunities to optimize loading times and accessibility features. The mobile optimization is good, ensuring usability across devices. The technical stack is modern and well-integrated, supporting the business’s digital marketing and web development services effectively.
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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