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Security report for go4.brussels

Région de Bruxelles-Capitale · Government · Belgium

Partial score · DNS & email only

64/100

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

The website represents the official digital presence of the Brussels-Capital Region government, focusing on political strategies and priorities to promote sustainable and harmonious regional development. It serves residents and stakeholders by providing comprehensive information on government plans, including digital transformation and housing emergency initiatives. The site is well-branded, accessible, and professionally maintained, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks such as React and Next.js, with integrated analytics via Matomo and security features like Google reCAPTCHA. The performance and mobile optimization are good, and accessibility is certified by AnySurfer, indicating a strong commitment to inclusivity. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs standard security headers, and uses consent mechanisms for cookies, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed, representing an area for improvement. Overall, the website is trustworthy, professional, and compliant with privacy standards, with no indications of vulnerabilities or suspicious activity. Strategic recommendations include publishing dedicated security and incident response policies and enhancing transparency around vulnerability disclosures.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
6of 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

3 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

      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
0
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
64

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

The Brussels-Capital Region government operates as a large public sector entity focused on regional governance and public service delivery. Its market position is authoritative within its jurisdiction, providing policy frameworks and strategic plans such as Go4Brussels 2030. The business model is non-commercial, centered on governance, social cohesion, innovation, and sustainable development. The target audience includes residents, businesses, and public stakeholders. The website supports transparency and citizen engagement, with a partnership ecosystem including accessibility organizations like AnySurfer. Growth indicators are aligned with digital transformation and social policy initiatives.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and use of reCAPTCHA to protect forms. Privacy compliance is evident through clear cookie consent and privacy policies. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page and incident response contact limits transparency. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file, which could enhance trust and responsiveness. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by formalizing security governance documentation and communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information to facilitate reporting and communication.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and analytics tools for security compliance.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy protections.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Région de Bruxelles-Capitale
Description
La Région de Bruxelles-Capitale élabore des stratégies et définit des priorités politiques afin de promouvoir un développement harmonieux et durable de la région. Ces stratégies visent à améliorer la qualité de vie des habitants, à favoriser l'innovation, à renforcer la cohésion sociale et à préserver l'environnement.
Key services
Strategic planning, Public policy communication, Digital transformation, Housing emergency plan, Social cohesion initiatives
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Matomo Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
excellent
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA for forms
  • Accessibility compliance
  • Cookie consent mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo Analytics
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 an official regional government site for Brussels-Capital Region.
  2. Content is in French with alternate language versions available (English, Dutch).
  3. Strong focus on strategic political priorities and public policy.
  4. Good accessibility compliance with AnySurfer certification.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  6. Clear privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  7. No exposed security vulnerabilities or suspicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Next.js, enabling server-side rendering and improved performance. It integrates Matomo for analytics, providing privacy-friendly tracking. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, certified by AnySurfer. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading speed. The hosting environment is likely cloud-based, though specifics are not disclosed. The technical stack supports scalability and maintainability, with good SEO and metadata implementation. No technical debt or deprecated technologies were detected, indicating a well-maintained infrastructure.
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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