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Security report for gateway.one

gateway.one · Education · Switzerland

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

50/100

Risk levelMedium

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

gateway.one is a Swiss-based educational platform focused on connecting youth with apprenticeship opportunities and providing career guidance tools. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services including apprenticeship search, aptitude tests, and employer services for posting apprenticeship positions. It targets students, parents, teachers, and companies, positioning itself as a key player in the Swiss vocational education market. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and rich in relevant content, supporting a positive user experience. Technically, the site leverages modern web technologies including jQuery, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and Hotjar for analytics and user tracking. It is built on the Contao Open Source CMS, ensuring a robust content management framework. The site uses HTTPS with good SSL configuration, though security headers could be improved. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Security posture is solid with secure login forms and encrypted connections, but lacks explicit incident response and vulnerability disclosure pages. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain registration transparency, but the overall business credibility and trust signals are strong. No adult or explicit content is present, making the site safe for general audiences. Overall, gateway.one demonstrates a mature digital presence with good security and privacy practices, serving an essential educational function in Switzerland. Strategic improvements in security headers and incident response transparency would further enhance trust and resilience.

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

5 findings 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. 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 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';…

  3. 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

  4. 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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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Security headers
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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
0
Security headers
80
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
53
Average
50

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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
1,937
Employees
0
Customers
1,937
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
8%

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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

gateway.one operates in the education sector, specifically vocational training and apprenticeship placement in Switzerland. It maintains a medium-sized business profile with a clear focus on youth and educational institutions. The platform's business model revolves around providing a digital marketplace and career guidance tools, supported by partnerships with numerous Swiss companies and associations. Revenue streams likely include employer postings and premium services. The company shows strong market positioning with a comprehensive service offering and active social media engagement. The absence of detailed company registration data suggests privacy protection or registry limitations but does not detract from the platform's operational maturity. The partnership ecosystem includes junior.gateway.one as a closely related domain for apprenticeship listings.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted data transmission. Security best practices include secure login forms and cookie consent management. However, the site lacks several recommended HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection, which could mitigate common web vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. The absence of a security.txt file and incident response contact information indicates room for improvement in vulnerability disclosure and incident management readiness. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by implementing additional headers and formalizing security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to strengthen defense against common attacks.
  2. Publish a security.txt file and an incident response page to facilitate vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  3. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and providing explicit GDPR compliance statements.
  4. Add clear company contact emails and phone numbers on the website to improve business credibility and user trust.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and optimize performance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
gateway.one
Description
Plattform to find apprenticeships and connect youth with suitable training companies in Switzerland.
Key services
Apprenticeship search, Career orientation tools, Eignung (aptitude) tests, Employer services for apprenticeship postings, Consulting and coaching
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery, jQuery UI, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, Bing Ads, tarteaucitron.js
Frameworks
Contao Open Source CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login forms
  • Cookie consent mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Hotjar, Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics (via GTM), Hotjar
Marketing tools
tarteaucitron.js (cookie consent)
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive and well-structured for the target audience.
  3. Multiple social media and partner links indicate active engagement.
  4. No direct company contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  5. Login forms and user account management features are present.
  6. No explicit security.txt or incident response pages found.
  7. Privacy and cookie policies are present and integrated with consent mechanism.
  8. WHOIS data is unavailable, limiting domain registration trust assessment.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Contao Open Source CMS, utilizing jQuery and jQuery UI for interactive elements. It integrates multiple third-party analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, and Bing Ads. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts to improve page speed. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, canonical links, and hreflang attributes for multilingual support. The technical infrastructure is modern and well-maintained, though hosting provider details are not disclosed. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and streamline third-party dependencies to reduce potential attack surface and enhance user privacy.
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.

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