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Security report for gelderland.nl

Provincie Gelderland · Government · Netherlands

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

81/100

Risk levelLow

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

Provincie Gelderland operates as the official regional government authority for the Gelderland province in the Netherlands, providing governance, economic development, environmental stewardship, and public services. The website serves residents, businesses, and stakeholders with comprehensive information on themes such as economy, nature, sustainability, politics, and infrastructure. It maintains a strong market position as a trusted government entity with a clear focus on regional development and citizen engagement. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including React and Next.js, ensuring a responsive and accessible user experience. Integration with services like Cookiebot and ReadSpeaker demonstrates a commitment to privacy compliance and accessibility. The site is well-structured with good SEO practices and mobile optimization. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs standard security headers, and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks a publicly available vulnerability disclosure policy and explicit incident response contacts, which are recommended for enhanced security posture. Overall, the site exhibits a mature security stance appropriate for a government website. The overall risk assessment is low, with no critical vulnerabilities or suspicious indicators detected. Strategic recommendations include publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy, enhancing incident response transparency, and continuous monitoring of third-party scripts to maintain privacy and security compliance.

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

2 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"

  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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 21 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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  • 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
85
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
81

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

Provincie Gelderland holds a key role as a regional government body, focusing on public governance, economic growth, sustainability, and environmental management. Its competitive advantage lies in its official status and comprehensive service offerings tailored to the province's needs. The business model is public service-oriented, funded by government budgets, targeting residents, businesses, and public stakeholders. Growth indicators include active project management and digital engagement through a modern website and social media channels. The partnership ecosystem includes related government platforms and public service providers. Operationally, the entity emphasizes transparency, accessibility, and citizen participation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security maturity level with HTTPS enforcement and multiple security headers in place. No exposed sensitive information or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. GDPR compliance is supported by clear privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. However, the absence of a vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contact details indicates room for improvement in security governance. The use of third-party tracking and marketing scripts requires ongoing oversight to mitigate privacy risks. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could benefit from formalized disclosure and response processes.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information, such as a dedicated security or abuse email address.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to ensure they comply with privacy and security standards.
  4. Enhance security policy documentation by referencing recognized frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST.
  5. Continue improving accessibility and privacy features to maintain high trust and compliance levels.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Provincie Gelderland
Description
Provincie Gelderland is a regional government entity responsible for governance, economic development, sustainability, nature, environment, and public services in the Gelderland province of the Netherlands.
Key services
Public governance, Economic development, Sustainability initiatives, Nature and environment management, Public transport and infrastructure, Citizen services and information
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, ReadSpeaker, Cookiebot, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers
  • Use of modern JavaScript frameworks

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Cookiebot, ReadSpeaker
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Official provincial government website for Gelderland, Netherlands.
  2. Comprehensive thematic content covering economy, nature, sustainability, politics, and public services.
  3. Multiple language options (Dutch, English, German).
  4. Accessibility features including ReadSpeaker integration.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  6. Presence of cookie consent and privacy policies indicating GDPR compliance.
  7. Social media presence on major platforms with official accounts.
  8. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  9. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in provided content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring React and Next.js, enabling server-side rendering and improved performance. It uses CSS for styling and integrates third-party services such as Cookiebot for cookie management and ReadSpeaker for accessibility. Google Tag Manager and Facebook Pixel are used for analytics and marketing. The site is mobile-optimized and includes accessibility features like skip links and screen reader support. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in image delivery and script loading. The CMS appears to be a headless or custom solution, supporting flexible content management. Technical risks are minimal but should be monitored for third-party dependencies.
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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