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Security report for fostplus.be

Fost Plus · Non-profit · Belgium

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

Fost Plus is a Belgian non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable packaging management through sorting, recycling, reuse, and reduction initiatives. It serves a broad audience including households, businesses, schools, healthcare, horeca, and event sectors, positioning itself as a key player in Belgium's circular packaging economy. The website is professionally designed, multilingual, and rich in relevant content, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the website is built on Drupal CMS with modern frameworks like Bootstrap and integrates advanced marketing and analytics tools such as HubSpot, Google Tag Manager, and Usercentrics for consent management. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, indicating a well-maintained technical infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and implements consent mechanisms, though it lacks explicit security headers in the provided data. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The WHOIS data is restricted due to .be domain policies, but the overall domain legitimacy is supported by consistent business information and professional web presence. Overall, Fost Plus demonstrates a strong security posture, good privacy compliance, and high business credibility, making it a trustworthy and authoritative source in its domain.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

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  • 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
77
Security headers
80
Email security
100
DNS health
75
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
83
Average
76

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

Fost Plus operates as a non-profit entity focused on environmental sustainability and circular economy in Belgium. Its market position is strong as a leading facilitator of packaging recycling and reuse. The organization leverages partnerships with public and private sectors, providing services such as member support, tariff management, and educational resources. The business model centers on compliance facilitation and sustainability advocacy rather than direct commercial sales. Growth indicators include active content updates, multilingual support, and integration with partner platforms. The partnership ecosystem includes related domains like betersorteren.be and recycleapp.be, enhancing its outreach and service delivery.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and consent management implemented via Usercentrics. Tracking and analytics are managed responsibly with clear privacy policies. However, the absence of explicit security headers in the analyzed content suggests room for improvement. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information was found, indicating potential gaps in transparency or communication channels for security issues. The WHOIS data is privacy-protected, which is typical for the domain type and business nature. Overall, the security risks appear low, but enhancements in security headers and incident response visibility are recommended.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear vulnerability disclosure policy and provide dedicated security contact channels to improve incident response readiness.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and marketing tools to minimize potential security risks.
  4. Enhance visibility of data protection officer or privacy contact information to strengthen GDPR compliance signals.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fost Plus
Description
Fost Plus is the driving force behind the circular packaging economy in Belgium, focusing on sorting, recycling, reusing, and reducing packaging waste across various sectors.
Key services
Sorting and recycling guidance, Sustainable packaging support, Member services including declaration and tariff management, Partner collaboration for circular economy
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal CMS, Bootstrap, FontAwesome, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot Analytics, Usercentrics Consent Management
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Consent management implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HubSpot Analytics
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Usercentrics
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 in Dutch language
  2. Strong focus on sustainability and circular economy in packaging
  3. Multiple language options available (nl, fr, en)
  4. Comprehensive legal and privacy documentation present
  5. Active social media presence on major platforms
  6. Use of modern web technologies and consent management
  7. No signs of malicious or suspicious content
  8. WHOIS data is restricted as per .be domain policy
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses Drupal CMS with Bootstrap framework and integrates FontAwesome icons. It employs modern web fonts and responsive images for performance and mobile optimization. Analytics and marketing tools include HubSpot, Google Tag Manager, and Facebook Pixel, managed with Usercentrics consent platform. The site structure is well-organized with clear navigation and multilingual support. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in caching and script optimization. No hosting provider details were found. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience with opportunities for security and performance enhancements.
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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