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Security report for hostpoint.ch

Hostpoint AG · Technology · Switzerland

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hostpoint AG is the largest Swiss web hosting provider, managing over one million domain names and operating a modern, stable infrastructure. Their website offers services including domain registration, web hosting, managed servers, and email solutions, targeting businesses and individuals primarily in Switzerland. The company positions itself as a market leader in the Swiss technology sector with a large-scale operation. Technically, the website is built using the Hugo static site generator and integrates modern analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Hotjar. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile devices, and SEO, reflecting a mature digital presence. Security-wise, the website enforces HTTPS and implements cookie consent mechanisms, but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies or incident response information. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. Overall, the site demonstrates a high level of professionalism and trustworthiness, though improvements in privacy policy transparency and security disclosures are recommended.

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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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. 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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  • 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
77
Security headers
85
Email security
83
DNS health
90
Network security
40
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

Hostpoint AG operates in the technology sector as a web hosting and domain registration provider, serving a large customer base in Switzerland. Their business model focuses on providing essential internet infrastructure services, including managed servers and email hosting. The company leverages its market position as the largest Swiss provider to attract customers seeking reliable and local hosting solutions. The website content and branding are consistent and professional, supporting their market leadership claims. The integration of advanced analytics and marketing tools indicates a data-driven approach to customer engagement. However, the absence of explicit privacy and security policies may be a gap in compliance and customer assurance. No direct partnerships or subsidiaries were identified from the website content.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and a cookie consent mechanism that respects user privacy preferences. However, the lack of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security hardening. There is no visible security policy, incident response contact, or vulnerability disclosure program, which are important for transparency and trust in the security domain. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The security score is good but could be improved by implementing recommended headers and publishing security-related policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service accessible from the website footer.
  2. Add standard security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection.
  3. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  4. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and user rights related to analytics and tracking.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hostpoint AG
Description
Hostpoint verwaltet als grösster Schweizer Webhosting-Provider mehr als eine Million Domainnamen und unterhält eine der modernsten und stabilsten Infrastrukturen.
Key services
Domain registration, Webhosting, Managed servers, E-Mail services
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Hugo static site generator, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, DoubleClick, JavaScript
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Ad networks
DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Hotjar
Transparency
basic

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. Strong branding and consistent messaging about being the largest Swiss webhosting provider.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  4. Cookie consent mechanism implemented with opt-in/out capabilities.
  5. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service links found in the provided HTML snippet.
  6. No direct contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the provided content; contact likely via login or support portals.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  8. No explicit security headers detected in the HTML content.
  9. No WAF or blocking detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using the Hugo static site generator, which contributes to fast loading times and good performance. It uses modern JavaScript libraries and integrates Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar, and DoubleClick for marketing and analytics purposes. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. SEO is well addressed with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Hosting appears to be managed by Hostpoint itself, consistent with their business. No technical debt or outdated technologies were detected in the provided content. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and privacy disclosures to align with best practices.
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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 75/100Medium17 findingsView report
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