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Security report for fehradvice.com

FehrAdvice & Partners AG · Other · Switzerland

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

31/100

Risk levelHigh

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

FehrAdvice & Partners AG is a Swiss-based consulting firm specializing in behavioral economics, helping organizations transform decision-making processes using evidence-based strategies. The company has a strong market position with extensive experience in online and field experiments, serving multiple industries and maintaining a subsidiary in Austria. Their website reflects a professional and consistent brand image with comprehensive service offerings including customer strategy, corporate strategy, employee strategy, and citizen participation. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and technologies, optimized for performance and mobile use. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, cookie consent management, and no visible vulnerabilities, though some security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and GDPR adherence. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism, trustworthiness, and digital maturity.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
33/ 100 · High
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

9 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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  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.

    • 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

  4. 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"

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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
0
Security headers
15
Email security
55
DNS health
80
Network security
0
GDPR outside view
33
Average
31

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

The company targets enterprises, institutions, and public organizations seeking to leverage behavioral economics for strategic advantage. Their business model revolves around consulting services, behavioral design, and experimentation. The presence of case studies, whitepapers, and a strong social media footprint indicates active marketing and thought leadership. The subsidiary in Austria expands their regional footprint. The firm emphasizes fairness, efficiency, and scientific rigor, positioning itself as a trusted advisor in behavioral strategy. Growth indicators include a large number of projects and experiments since 2010, signaling market acceptance and expertise.

Security posture

FehrAdvice demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, cookie consent via Usercentrics, and no exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of explicit security headers like CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options suggests room for enhancement. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are published, which could improve transparency and readiness. The use of third-party scripts like Google Tag Manager and Usercentrics is standard but requires ongoing monitoring. Overall, the security risk is low but could be further mitigated by adopting recommended headers and policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program and security.txt file.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to minimize vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance monitoring and alerting mechanisms to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
FehrAdvice & Partners AG
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FehrAdvice & Partners AG
Description
Mit modernsten verhaltensökonomischen Methoden verändern wir, wie Unternehmen, Institutionen und Organisationen Entscheidungen treffen.
Key services
Kundenstrategie, Unternehmensstrategie, Mitarbeiterstrategie, Bürgerbeteiligung, Behavioral Design, Behavioral Change, Experimentieren für Unternehmen, Identität, Innovation Engine
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, Advanced Custom Fields Pro, SearchWP Live Ajax Search, Usercentrics (cookie consent), Google Tag Manager, Guten Tab plugin, Lana Downloads Manager, BoldBlocks Counting Number, Optimization Detective, Image Prioritizer, WebP Uploads, Embed Optimizer
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager for analytics
  • Cookie consent via Usercentrics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Usercentrics (cookie consent)
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich in German (de-CH).
  2. Strong focus on behavioral economics consulting services.
  3. Clear contact information with physical addresses in Switzerland and Austria.
  4. Use of modern WordPress plugins and technologies.
  5. Cookie consent implemented via Usercentrics.
  6. No visible security or privacy policy gaps.
  7. No signs of WAF or content blocking.
  8. Social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
  9. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable scripts detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Advanced Custom Fields Pro, and SearchWP for enhanced search capabilities. Cookie consent is managed by Usercentrics, ensuring GDPR compliance. The site uses Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking. Performance is optimized with lazy loading, WebP images, and image prioritization plugins. The design is responsive and accessible, with good SEO practices including meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD). No major technical debt or outdated technologies were detected, indicating a well-maintained infrastructure.
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. 45/100High38 findingsView report
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