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Security report for fepsem.org

FePSeM · Technology · France

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

FePSeM is a French professional federation dedicated to uniting and representing stakeholders in the Search Marketing industry, including agencies, professionals, and students. The organization offers certifications, events, a professional directory, and employment services, positioning itself as a key player in the French digital marketing ecosystem. The website is built on WordPress with modern SEO and marketing tools integrated, reflecting a mature digital presence. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and domain protections, though some improvements like DNSSEC and explicit security policies could enhance trust. Overall, the site is professional, content-rich, and trustworthy, serving its niche audience effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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
Security headers
95
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
50
Average
65

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 fepsem.org, 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

FePSeM operates as a federation providing value through community building, certifications, and employment facilitation in Search Marketing. Its market position is strong within France, leveraging partnerships and social media presence. The business model relies on memberships, event participation, and certification fees. The organization targets digital marketing professionals and students, fostering industry growth and expertise. The website supports these goals with clear navigation, relevant content, and engagement tools.

Security posture

The website demonstrates good security fundamentals including HTTPS, domain locking, and use of security-related plugins. However, it lacks explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and advanced DNS security measures like DNSSEC. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the content. The integration of marketing and analytics tools is done with consent mechanisms, but privacy policy coverage is incomplete. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be improved with formal documentation and enhanced DNS security.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy page to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  2. Add a terms of service page to clarify user and member obligations.
  3. Implement and publish a security policy and incident response contact information.
  4. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security.
  5. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options to harden the website.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
FePSeM
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FePSeM
Description
La FePSeM est la Fédération des Professionnels du Search Marketing, représentant et promouvant les intérêts des agences, étudiants, prestataires d'outils et professionnels du secteur du marketing digital, notamment SEO, SEA et Analytics.
Key services
Adhésion fédération, Certifications SEO (QASEO, CESEO), Organisation d'événements et webinaires, Annuaire professionnel, Services d'emploi et recrutement
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Google Tag Manager, OneSignal Web Push, Mautic Marketing Automation, Rank Math SEO plugin, WP Rocket caching
Frameworks
GeneratePress WordPress theme
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain locked against deletion and transfer
  • Use of security plugins (implied by cookie notice and lazy loading scripts)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Microsoft Clarity, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
Mautic Marketing Automation, OneSignal Web Push Notifications
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is in French and professionally presented.
  3. Strong focus on Search Marketing professional community and services.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  5. No explicit privacy policy page found, but cookie consent is implemented.
  6. No explicit terms of service or security policy pages detected.
  7. Contact information includes phone and physical address but no email explicitly found.
  8. Multiple social media profiles linked and active.
  9. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
  10. Good integration of marketing and analytics tools.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses WordPress CMS with the GeneratePress theme and integrates jQuery, Google Tag Manager, OneSignal for push notifications, and Mautic for marketing automation. WP Rocket is used for caching and performance optimization. The site loads quickly and is mobile optimized with good SEO metadata and structured data. Accessibility is basic but functional. The technical stack is modern and well maintained, supporting a professional user experience.
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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