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Security report for ggg-basel.ch

GGG Basel · Non-profit · Switzerland

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

GGG Basel is a well-established non-profit organization based in Basel, Switzerland, with a history dating back to 1777. It operates as a key social, cultural, and educational institution supporting numerous organizations and projects in the region. The website reflects a mature digital presence built on TYPO3 CMS with modern frontend technologies and a focus on accessibility and user experience. While the site is professionally designed and content-rich, it lacks some privacy compliance features such as a cookie consent mechanism and explicit GDPR compliance statements. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS usage and no visible vulnerabilities, but missing security headers and incident response policies suggest room for improvement. Overall, the domain registration and website content align well, indicating a trustworthy and credible organization.

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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • 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

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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
62
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
63

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

GGG Basel holds a strong market position as a central non-profit entity in Basel, providing funding and services across social, cultural, and educational sectors. Its business model relies on donations, memberships, and legacy funds, supported by a network of partner organizations. The organization targets local communities, social service providers, and cultural institutions. The website supports this ecosystem with clear information, donation portals, and partner links. Growth potential lies in expanding digital engagement and enhancing transparency around privacy and security policies.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a baseline security maturity with HTTPS and no exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of security headers, vulnerability disclosure policies, and incident response contacts indicates gaps in security governance. The use of Matomo analytics suggests a privacy-conscious approach, but lack of cookie consent reduces compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or malware were detected. Enhancing security policies and technical controls would strengthen the overall security posture.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner and detailed cookie policy to improve privacy compliance.
  2. Publish explicit security and incident response policies including contact channels for abuse or security issues.
  3. Add security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Create and publish a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and update CMS and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
GGG Basel
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GGG Basel
Description
Die GGG Basel ist eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die seit 1777 soziale, kulturelle und bildungsbezogene Angebote in Basel bereitstellt und fördert. Sie unterstützt über 12 eigene Organisationen und über 60 Patronatsorganisationen, leistet Förderungen in den Bereichen Bildung, Familie, Kultur, Soziales und Gesundheit und engagiert sich für den sozialen Zusammenhalt und die Lebensqualität in Basel.
Key services
Förderung von sozialen, kulturellen und Bildungsprojekten, Betrieb von gemeinnützigen Organisationen, Netzwerk und Patronat für weitere Organisationen, Angebote für ältere Menschen, Bibliotheksfiliale, Rechtsauskunft und BVG Beratung, Vermietung historischer Räume
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Matomo Analytics, Swiper.js, Parsley.js
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS (implied by URL)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

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 in German with some English language option.
  3. No cookie consent banner or explicit cookie policy found.
  4. No visible forms collecting personal data on the homepage.
  5. Social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram.
  6. Use of Matomo for analytics indicates privacy-conscious tracking.
  7. Clear contact information with phone, email, and physical address.
  8. No visible security or incident response policies published.
  9. No terms of service or user agreements found.
  10. Website uses TYPO3 CMS with Bootstrap and modern JS libraries.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on TYPO3 CMS with Bootstrap framework and uses modern JavaScript libraries including Swiper.js and Parsley.js for UI and form validation. Matomo analytics is used for tracking, indicating a preference for open-source privacy-friendly tools. The site is mobile optimized and accessible with a clear navigation structure. Performance is moderate with room for optimization. No major technical debt or outdated components were detected. Hosting provider details are not explicit in the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a stable and professional web presence.
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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