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Security report for hotellerie-gastronomie.ch

Hotellerie Gastronomie Verlag · Hospitality · Switzerland

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Hotellerie Gastronomie Verlag is a well-established Swiss hospitality industry publisher founded in 1886, serving as the largest and most influential trade media in the sector. The website offers news, magazines, advertising, and subscription services targeted at hospitality professionals in Switzerland. Technically, the site is built on TYPO3 CMS with modern frontend libraries and frameworks, providing a good user experience with mobile optimization and clear navigation. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though security headers are missing and could be improved. No critical vulnerabilities or blocking mechanisms were detected, and privacy compliance is adequately addressed with GDPR-aligned cookie and privacy policies. Overall, the site demonstrates high professionalism and trustworthiness, supported by consistent WHOIS data and strong partner relationships.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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

6 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 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. 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

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, YouTube

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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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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
42
Security headers
30
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
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

The business operates in the hospitality publishing sector with a focus on Swiss market professionals. It leverages a subscription and advertising revenue model, supported by partnerships with hospitality unions and job agencies. The company maintains a strong brand presence with consistent messaging and social media engagement. Growth indicators include active content updates and event promotions. The partnership ecosystem includes related hospitality unions and agencies, enhancing market reach and credibility.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS and uses cookie consent banners to comply with privacy regulations. However, it lacks explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options, which are recommended to enhance protection against common web attacks. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure policies are publicly available, indicating room for maturity in security governance. The use of third-party scripts like Google Tag Manager and AdSpirit requires ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the security posture is good but can be strengthened with additional controls and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to prevent vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  5. Consider adding explicit contact emails and phone numbers for customer support and security reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Hotellerie Gastronomie Verlag
Description
Der Hotellerie Gastronomie Verlag wurde 1886 gegründet und ist damit der traditionsreichste Fachverlag im Schweizer Gastgewerbe. Gleichzeitig ist er auch der grösste und gewichtigste Verlag innerhalb der Branche.
Key services
Publishing newspapers and magazines, Advertising services, Subscription services, Event promotion
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
TYPO3 CMS, jQuery, Modernizr, Google Tag Manager, Slick Slider, Foundation Framework, Parsley.js, Powermail, T3ddy
Frameworks
TYPO3 CMS, Foundation
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with consent management
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
AdSpirit
Marketing tools
Newsletter subscription
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a professional hospitality industry publisher in Switzerland.
  2. Content is rich with news articles, product promotions, and event information.
  3. Uses modern web technologies and CMS TYPO3.
  4. Has cookie consent and privacy policy in place.
  5. No visible security headers detected; opportunity for improvement.
  6. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in HTML; contact form is available.
  7. Social media presence is strong with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube links.
  8. Advertising is managed via AdSpirit with Google Tag Manager for analytics.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  10. No WAF or blocking detected; site fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses TYPO3 CMS, a robust and scalable content management system, combined with frontend technologies such as jQuery, Modernizr, and Foundation framework. Google Tag Manager is used for analytics and marketing tags, while AdSpirit manages advertising. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and uses slick sliders for content presentation. Performance is moderate, with potential improvements in loading speed and accessibility. The absence of security headers and limited visible hosting information suggest areas for technical enhancement. Overall, the infrastructure supports the business needs effectively but could benefit from modernization and security hardening.
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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