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Security report for gemeindeschwyz.ch

Gemeinde Schwyz · Government · Switzerland

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Gemeinde Schwyz operates as the official municipal government website for the community of Schwyz, Switzerland. It provides residents and visitors with comprehensive information about local governance, services, events, and community resources. The site serves as a central hub for accessing online services such as the online counter, event listings, and administrative contacts, positioning itself as a trusted and authoritative source for municipal information. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including responsive design, ES modules, and Matomo analytics for privacy-conscious user tracking. The use of the i-web CMS platform indicates a specialized content management system tailored for municipal websites. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with clear navigation and structured content. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS and uses secure form submissions for login. While no explicit security policy or incident response contacts are published, the site demonstrates good privacy compliance with visible privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected, and the domain registration aligns with the official municipal identity, supporting high trustworthiness. Overall, Gemeinde Schwyz presents a professional, secure, and user-friendly digital presence for the municipality. Strategic improvements could include publishing formal security policies and incident response information to enhance transparency and preparedness.

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

4 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 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. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 384-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
65
Security headers
40
Email security
80
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

Gemeinde Schwyz holds a strong position as the official digital gateway for municipal services and information in the Schwyz region. Its business model focuses on public service delivery and community engagement rather than commercial revenue. The website supports local governance transparency and citizen participation through detailed political, administrative, and event information. Partnerships with local educational, cultural, and emergency service organizations strengthen its ecosystem. The site’s comprehensive service offerings and clear contact channels indicate a mature digital strategy aimed at improving resident experience and operational efficiency. Growth indicators include regular content updates, integration of online service portals, and active social media engagement. The municipality leverages regional partnerships to extend its reach and provide diverse community resources. The absence of commercial advertising and focus on public service underscore its government sector orientation.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and secure form handling for user login. Privacy is respected through anonymized analytics and explicit consent mechanisms. However, the absence of published security policies and incident response contacts represents a compliance gap that could affect stakeholder confidence and incident management readiness. No vulnerable libraries or exposed credentials were found, and no suspicious or malicious content is present. Recommendations include implementing HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks, publishing a security policy to inform users and partners, and establishing a clear incident response communication channel. Regular security audits and third-party script reviews would further enhance resilience.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Implement additional HTTP security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options).
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by providing data retention policies and DPO contact information.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Gemeinde Schwyz
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Gemeinde Schwyz
Description
Die offizielle Website der Gemeinde Schwyz bietet umfassende Informationen über die Gemeinde, ihre Verwaltung, Politik, Dienstleistungen, Veranstaltungen und lokale Angebote. Sie richtet sich an Einwohner, Besucher und Interessierte der Region Schwyz.
Key services
Online-Schalter für Dienstleistungen, Informationen zu Politik und Verwaltung, Veranstaltungskalender, Offene Stellen, Statistiken und lokale Informationen
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Matomo Analytics, JavaScript ES Modules, Owl Carousel, Responsive Images (picture element), CSS3, HTML5
Frameworks
i-web CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Secure login form with POST method
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of consent mechanism for analytics

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive and well-structured for a municipal government site.
  3. Multiple contact methods are clearly provided including email, phone, and physical address.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and responsive design.
  5. Privacy and cookie policies are present with consent mechanisms.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  7. Social media presence on LinkedIn and Instagram enhances trust and outreach.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  9. No adult or NSFW content present.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on the i-web CMS platform, utilizing modern front-end technologies such as ES modules, responsive images, and Owl Carousel for interactive content. It integrates Matomo analytics for privacy-focused user tracking. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with semantic HTML and ARIA landmarks. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times and script management. Hosting appears to be Swiss-based, supporting data sovereignty and compliance. The technical stack is appropriate for a government website, balancing functionality, security, and 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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