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Security report for gastia.ch

Gastia · Hospitality · Switzerland

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Gastia is a specialized trade fair and experiential event organizer focused on the hospitality industry in Switzerland, particularly targeting hoteliers, restaurateurs, and catering professionals. The website promotes the upcoming event scheduled for March 2026, highlighting its role as a regional leader in hospitality trade fairs with a strong emphasis on quality, regionality, and knowledge transfer. The business operates under the parent company OLMA Messen St. Gallen, which lends credibility and stability to its operations. The site provides rich multimedia content, including videos, photo galleries, and news articles, to engage its professional audience. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies such as ES modules, Bootstrap for UI components, Splide.js for carousels, and Usercentrics for GDPR-compliant cookie consent management. Google Analytics is used for visitor tracking, and the site is served over HTTPS with good SSL configuration. The site is mobile-optimized with a clear navigation structure and good SEO practices, although accessibility features are basic. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses a reputable cookie consent platform, but lacks explicit security policy pages, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms. No security headers were detected in the HTML content, suggesting room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. WHOIS data confirms the domain's legitimacy with consistent registrant information matching the business profile. Overall, Gastia's website is professional, trustworthy, and well-suited for its target audience. It demonstrates a solid digital presence with moderate tracking and compliance measures. Strategic improvements in security transparency and accessibility could further enhance its posture and user trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

6 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 Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • High

      No DMARC record found

      DMARC provides email authentication and reporting

      What to do: Add DMARC record: "v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com"

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  • 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
72
Security headers
50
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
71

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

Gastia holds a strong market position as a regional hospitality trade fair organizer in Eastern Switzerland, leveraging its parent company OLMA Messen St. Gallen's infrastructure and reputation. Its business model centers on organizing events that connect hospitality professionals with suppliers, services, and educational content. Revenue streams likely include exhibitor fees, sponsorships, and ticket sales. The target customer segments are hospitality industry professionals seeking networking, product discovery, and knowledge enhancement. The company maintains a growing partnership ecosystem evident from its social media presence and content collaborations. The website's content and event focus indicate a strategic emphasis on sustainability, regional products, and workforce development, aligning with current industry trends. Overall, Gastia demonstrates a focused and evolving operation with potential for growth in the Swiss hospitality event market.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is properly implemented, and cookie consent is managed via a reputable third-party platform (Usercentrics), supporting GDPR compliance. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure pages indicates gaps in transparency and preparedness. Security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options are not evident, which could improve protection against common web attacks. The site does not display any signs of malware or phishing. Overall, while the technical security baseline is solid, the organization would benefit from formalizing and publishing security governance documents and enhancing HTTP security headers to strengthen its security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including abuse or security email addresses.
  3. Implement and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Add HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  5. Enhance website accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user inclusivity.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Gastia
Description
Fach- und Erlebnismesse für Gastfreundschaft mit Fokus auf Hotellerie, Gastronomie und Catering. Bietet Ausstellenden und Fachbesuchenden ein vielfältiges Angebot an Produkten, Dienstleistungen, Vorträgen und interaktiven Formaten.
Key services
Trade fair exhibitions, Networking events, Industry news and content, Educational programs and workshops
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript ES Modules, Bootstrap (offcanvas, dropdowns), Splide.js (carousel), Usercentrics (cookie consent), Google Analytics (gtag.js), FontAwesome icons
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with Usercentrics
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure form with search input

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
Usercentrics cookie consent
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia
  2. Strong focus on hospitality industry trade fair and related content
  3. Uses modern web technologies and cookie consent management
  4. No visible security or privacy red flags
  5. Social media integration is comprehensive
  6. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML content
  7. Privacy policy is hosted on parent company domain
  8. No terms of service or security policy pages detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern front-end technologies including ES modules, Bootstrap for responsive UI components, and Splide.js for interactive carousels. It integrates Usercentrics for cookie consent management and Google Analytics for visitor tracking. The site loads multiple deferred JavaScript bundles, indicating modular code splitting for performance. The presence of meta tags and Open Graph properties supports SEO and social sharing. The site is mobile-optimized with offcanvas navigation for smaller screens. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed by optimizing resource delivery. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or static site generator approach. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure is contemporary and adequate for the site's purpose, with opportunities to improve accessibility and security headers for robustness.
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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