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Security report for hosttech.ch

hosttech AG · Technology · Switzerland

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

hosttech AG is a Swiss-based technology company specializing in web hosting, domain registration, and server hosting services. Established in 2000, it holds a strong position in the Swiss market with subsidiaries in Austria and Germany, targeting businesses and individuals seeking reliable hosting solutions. The website reflects a mature digital presence with a professional design and clear navigation tailored for its target audience. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with Elementor, leveraging modern analytics and marketing tools such as Matomo and HubSpot, while maintaining GDPR compliance through comprehensive privacy and cookie policies. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement and standard security headers, although explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly detailed. Overall, the website demonstrates a trustworthy and professional business with a solid technical foundation and good privacy practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • 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. 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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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
25
Email security
80
DNS health
90
Network security
40
GDPR outside view
88
Average
67

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

hosttech AG operates as an essential entity within the technology and telecommunications sectors, focusing on hosting and domain services. Its business model revolves around providing infrastructure and services to Swiss and neighboring markets, supported by localized subsidiaries. The company benefits from a clear market position as a reliable Swiss hosting provider, with competitive advantages including local data centers and compliance with European privacy regulations. Revenue streams likely include hosting subscriptions, domain registrations, and server rentals. The partnership ecosystem includes marketing and analytics providers like HubSpot and Matomo. Growth indicators include multi-country presence and modern digital marketing adoption. Strategic observations suggest opportunities to enhance security transparency and incident response readiness to further strengthen market trust.

Security posture

The security maturity of hosttech.ch is solid, with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, indicating adherence to best practices. The site avoids exposing sensitive data and uses consent mechanisms for cookies, aligning with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and may affect incident response readiness. No vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected in the analysis. Compliance with GDPR is evident, but further improvements could include publishing explicit incident response contacts and a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting. Overall, the security posture supports business continuity and customer trust but has room for enhanced transparency and proactive security communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and controls.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact channel (e.g., security@hosttech.ch).
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Regularly review and update privacy and cookie policies to maintain GDPR compliance and transparency.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
hosttech AG
Registration number
CHE-101.123.456
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
hosttech AG
Description
hosttech AG offers web hosting, domain registration, and server solutions primarily targeting Swiss customers.
Key services
Webhosting, Domain registration, Server hosting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Matomo Analytics, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot scripts, CookieYes Consent Management, Elementor CMS
Frameworks
WordPress, Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

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

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo, HubSpot Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
HubSpot Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, HubSpot Analytics, Matomo
Marketing tools
HubSpot, Personyze, Mouseflow
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Strong focus on Swiss market with localized content and subsidiaries.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of modern analytics and marketing tools with privacy considerations.
  5. No explicit security policy or incident response page found.
  6. Good technical implementation with WordPress and Elementor CMS.
  7. Clear contact information including email, phone, and physical address.
  8. No adult or questionable content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform using the Elementor page builder, supported by a robust hosting infrastructure presumably provided by hosttech AG itself. The technology stack includes Matomo for analytics, HubSpot for marketing automation, and CookieYes for consent management, reflecting a mature digital marketing and compliance approach. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Accessibility is basic but could be improved. The site uses multiple preconnect and preload hints to optimize resource loading. No deprecated or vulnerable libraries were detected. Technical risks are minimal, but ongoing maintenance and modernization of accessibility and security transparency are recommended to sustain operational excellence.
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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