Gilston Digital SA is a Swiss-based technology company specializing in the creation of web and mobile applications, offering consulting and development services. With nearly 25 years of experience in the digital domain, the company positions itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking effective and affordable digital solutions. Their portfolio includes diverse projects ranging from e-commerce to bespoke web applications, supported by a strong emphasis on UX design and ongoing maintenance. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern frameworks like Bootstrap and integrates essential tools such as Google Maps and reCAPTCHA for enhanced user experience and security. The presence of a cookie consent mechanism demonstrates awareness of privacy regulations, although a formal privacy policy is not found on the site. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and reCAPTCHA usage, but could be improved by enabling DNSSEC and implementing security headers. Overall, the domain registration data aligns well with the company's Swiss identity and business claims, supporting legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include publishing a privacy policy, enhancing security headers, and establishing a vulnerability disclosure process to strengthen compliance and trust.
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NIS2 and GDPR posture
GDPR outside view
65/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7
NIS2 Art. 21(2)
a(a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
b(b) Incident handling: One indicator
c(c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
d(d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
e(e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
f(f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
g(g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
h(h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
i(i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
j(j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside
Partly checked
One indicator
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
8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.
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
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TLS certificates and expiry
DNS records
SPF, DKIM and DMARC
Security headers
GDPR and NIS2 posture
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
52
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
65
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
Breach exposure
Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.
Dark web exposure
Add-on
Leaked records that mention gilston.digital, from OffSeq Breach.
No leaked records found
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Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.
Business context
Business profile
Gilston Digital SA operates in the technology sector, focusing on digital transformation services including web and mobile application development, UX design, and digital consulting. The company targets small to medium-sized enterprises and organizations in need of tailored digital solutions. Their business model is service-oriented, generating revenue through project development and ongoing support contracts. The company maintains partnerships with related domains such as gilston.consulting and miru.digital, indicating a broader ecosystem of digital services. The website content and portfolio demonstrate a professional market presence with a focus on quality and client satisfaction. Growth indicators include a diverse project portfolio and active engagement in digital innovation. The company leverages Swiss Made Software branding to enhance trust and market positioning.
Security posture
The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communication. Integration of Google reCAPTCHA v3 on the contact form mitigates spam and automated abuse. Cookie consent is managed via tarteaucitron.io, providing users control over tracking technologies. However, the absence of DNSSEC reduces DNS security, and no security headers such as Content-Security-Policy or HSTS were detected, which are recommended best practices. There is no publicly available security policy or incident response information, which limits transparency in handling security events. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were observed in the HTML content. Overall, the security posture is moderate but can be enhanced by adopting additional security controls and formal policies.
Recommendations
Publish a comprehensive privacy policy to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
Establish and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
Conduct regular security audits of plugins and third-party libraries to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.
Business
Company
Gilston Digital SA
Description
Gilston Digital crée des applications pour le web et mobile. Nous vous accompagnons dans vos projets numériques en tant que développeurs ou consultants.
Key services
Sites web et applicatifs, Applications mobiles, Solution numérique (document management), Analyse et conception, UX Design, Support et maintenance
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent
Technology
Stack
WordPress, Bootstrap, jQuery, Slick Carousel, Google Maps API, Google reCAPTCHA v3, WPForms plugin, Tarteaucitron cookie consent
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good
Security
Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
HTTPS enforced
Use of reCAPTCHA v3 on contact form
Cookie consent mechanism implemented
Analytics and tracking
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic
Advertising
Marketing tools
Google reCAPTCHA
Transparency
basic
Site quality
Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high
Key observations
Website is professionally designed and content-rich.
Clear contact information and multiple communication channels.
Cookie consent implemented with detailed user control.
No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on homepage or linked pages.
Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
WHOIS data supports legitimacy and Swiss origin of business.
Technical notes
Notes
The website is built on WordPress CMS, utilizing Bootstrap for responsive design and jQuery for client-side scripting. It integrates third-party services such as Google Maps API and Google reCAPTCHA v3 for enhanced functionality and security. The use of WPForms plugin facilitates user interaction through a contact form with validation and spam protection. The site employs tarteaucitron.io for cookie consent management, reflecting attention to privacy regulations. Performance is moderate with preloading and prefetching optimizations in place. Mobile optimization is good, ensuring accessibility across devices. SEO is supported by Rank Math plugin with proper meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) for organization and webpage information. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed but DNS is managed via swisscenter.com nameservers. Opportunities exist to improve technical security by enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. Overall, the technical infrastructure is modern and well-maintained, supporting the business's digital presence effectively.
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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