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Security report for heks.ch

HEKS - Hilfswerk der Evangelisch-reformierten Kirche Schweiz · Non-profit · 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

HEKS is a well-established Swiss non-profit organization affiliated with the Evangelical Reformed Church of Switzerland. It focuses on humanitarian aid, development projects, and social integration, with key thematic areas including climate justice, land and food rights, migration, and inclusion. The organization targets a broad audience including donors, partners, and beneficiaries, operating both nationally and internationally. The website reflects a mature digital presence with multilingual support and clear calls to action for donations and engagement. Technically, the website is built on Drupal 10 with Commerce 2, integrating modern analytics and marketing tools such as Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and Crazy Egg. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, demonstrating good digital maturity. Security measures include HTTPS enforcement and standard security headers, though there is room for improvement in publishing explicit security policies and incident response information. The security posture is solid with no detected vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is strong, with a comprehensive privacy and cookie policy and consent mechanisms in place. Business credibility is high, supported by transparent contact information, certifications like ZEWO, and trust signals such as a whistleblowing platform and ACT Alliance membership. Overall, HEKS presents a trustworthy, professional, and secure online presence suitable for its non-profit mission. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security transparency and incident response readiness to further strengthen stakeholder confidence.

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 Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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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
72
Security headers
55
Email security
65
DNS health
80
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

HEKS holds a strong market position as a leading Swiss non-profit organization with a clear focus on humanitarian and development aid. Its competitive advantage lies in its affiliation with the Evangelical Reformed Church and its comprehensive programmatic focus on pressing global and local issues. The business model relies on donations, partnerships, and grants, targeting individuals, institutions, and church communities. Growth indicators include active project portfolios in Switzerland and abroad, a multilingual website, and engagement platforms. The partnership ecosystem includes certification bodies like ZEWO and integrity platforms, enhancing credibility and operational transparency.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates areas for improvement. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. The use of third-party analytics and marketing scripts is balanced with privacy considerations. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but could benefit from enhanced transparency and formalized incident management disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information for security issues.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy controls.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
HEKS - Hilfswerk der Evangelisch-reformierten Kirche Schweiz
VAT number
CHE-111.751.619
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
HEKS - Hilfswerk der Evangelisch-reformierten Kirche Schweiz
Description
HEKS setzt sich ein für eine gerechte Welt und ein Leben in Würde für alle ein. HEKS fokussiert sich in seinen weltweiten Projekten wie auch bei seiner Arbeit in der Schweiz auf vier Schwerpunkte: Klimagerechtigkeit, Recht auf Land und auf Nahrung, Flucht und Migration und Integration.
Key services
Humanitarian aid, Development projects, Social integration services, Advocacy on climate justice, land rights, migration, inclusion
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Commerce 2, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Crazy Egg, Jentis, Prism, Diffuser
Frameworks
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with CSRF tokens (Drupal standard)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via GTM), Crazy Egg, Diffuser, Prism
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Flashtalking
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, Crazy Egg, Diffuser
Marketing tools
Prism, Trackcmp
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is comprehensive and relevant to the non-profit sector.
  3. Multiple language options available (de, fr, en).
  4. Strong presence of trust indicators such as certifications and contact transparency.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  6. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern Drupal 10 CMS with Commerce 2 for e-commerce capabilities. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Crazy Egg, Prism, and Diffuser, indicating a sophisticated approach to user engagement and data collection. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices evident in meta tags and structured navigation. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by the number of third-party scripts. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but security configurations such as HTTPS and security headers are well implemented. Opportunities exist to streamline scripts for improved load times and to enhance security transparency.
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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