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Security report for giardina.ch

Giardina Society · Other · Switzerland

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

64/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Giardina Society operates a prominent garden living event in Switzerland, recognized as the largest and most important in its sector. The website serves as an information and registration platform for exhibitors and visitors, showcasing event details, images, and related content. The technical infrastructure employs modern web technologies including JavaScript frameworks, Google Tag Manager, and OneTrust for cookie consent, indicating a mature digital presence. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and security headers implemented, though explicit privacy and terms policies are missing. Overall, the site is professional, well-branded, and trustworthy, targeting garden enthusiasts and industry participants.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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. 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. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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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
0
Security headers
80
Email security
75
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
64

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

Giardina holds a leading market position in the Swiss garden event industry, attracting both consumers and trade professionals. Its business model centers on event organization and exhibitor facilitation, with revenue likely derived from exhibitor fees and sponsorships. The website supports growth through clear calls to action for exhibitor registration and newsletter subscriptions. The partnership ecosystem is not explicitly detailed but includes industry providers and media. The company demonstrates consistent branding and content quality, supporting its market credibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, multiple security headers, and a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR principles. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a published privacy policy and incident response contacts indicates gaps in compliance and transparency. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file, which could enhance trust and security culture. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be improved with formalized policies and contact points.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive privacy policy detailing data processing and GDPR compliance.
  2. Add a terms of service page to clarify user rights and obligations.
  3. Provide explicit contact information including company emails and phone numbers.
  4. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve user experience.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Giardina Society
Description
Giardina is a garden living event held in Switzerland, providing inspiration and information about life in the garden. It is the largest and most important garden living event in Switzerland, featuring show gardens, outdoor furniture exhibits, and industry providers.
Key services
Organizing garden living exhibitions, Providing exhibitor information and registration, Offering show gardens and outdoor furniture exhibits, Publishing image and video databases, Newsletter subscription
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Frameworks
Splide.js (carousel), FSLightbox (lightbox), OneTrust (cookie consent)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website uses HTTPS with proper security headers.
  2. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented via OneTrust.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages found in the provided content.
  4. Contact information is primarily via contact forms; no explicit emails or phone numbers found in HTML.
  5. Uses modern JavaScript libraries for UI components and tracking.
  6. No signs of malware, phishing, or suspicious content.
  7. Content is relevant and professionally presented for a garden event.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack with JavaScript libraries for UI components and tracking, including Splide.js for carousels and FSLightbox for media display. Google Tag Manager integrates multiple analytics and marketing pixels, indicating advanced marketing capabilities. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good SEO practices. Performance is moderate, with lazy loading of images and videos. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Hosting details are not disclosed. Technical risks are minimal but could include reliance on third-party scripts for tracking and consent management.
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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