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Security report for internetstiftelsen.se

Internetstiftelsen · Technology · Sweden

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

Security score

66/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Internetstiftelsen is a well-established Swedish non-profit organization responsible for managing the .se top-level domain and operating the .nu domain. The organization focuses on promoting a positive internet environment for individuals and society, providing domain registration services, internet knowledge resources, and community meeting places. Their market position as the primary registry for Swedish domains positions them as a critical infrastructure entity in Sweden's internet ecosystem. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern SEO and analytics tools such as Yoast SEO and Matomo, complemented by a GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanism. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization, accessibility, and performance. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and uses consent-based analytics tracking, though it could improve by implementing additional security headers and publishing a formal security policy. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, reflecting the organization's credibility and maturity.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
55/ 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.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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

  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.

    • 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

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  • 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
0
Security headers
90
Email security
73
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
55
Average
66

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

Internetstiftelsen operates as an essential entity in Sweden's internet infrastructure sector, managing domain registrations and providing educational resources. Their non-profit model focuses on service and community benefit rather than commercial revenue. The organization targets a broad audience including individuals, businesses, and public entities in Sweden. Their partnerships include domain resellers and community platforms. The organization's longevity since 2005 and transparent WHOIS data reinforce their market credibility. The website content and structure support their mission and provide clear pathways for domain registration and support services, indicating a mature and user-focused business operation.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with mandatory HTTPS and a cookie consent mechanism that respects user privacy. The use of Matomo analytics with consent enforcement aligns with GDPR requirements. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. Implementing a security.txt file and enhancing header configurations would strengthen the security maturity and incident readiness of the organization.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
  2. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Introduce a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve transparency.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and plugins for security vulnerabilities and update them promptly.
  5. Enhance monitoring and alerting mechanisms to detect and respond to security incidents swiftly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Internetstiftelsen i Sverige
VAT number
SE802000-4529
Registration number
802000-4529
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Internetstiftelsen
Description
Vi är oberoende, verkar för ett internet som bidrar positivt till människa och samhälle och ansvarar för toppdomänen .se och driften av .nu.
Key services
Domain registration for .se and .nu, Internet knowledge dissemination, Community meeting places, Internet infrastructure management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO plugin, Matomo Analytics, OneTrust Cookie Consent, ReadSpeaker
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Matomo with consent requirement

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
OneTrust Cookie Consent, Matomo Analytics
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. Strong focus on domain registration and internet knowledge dissemination.
  3. Good privacy and cookie compliance with consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of Matomo analytics with consent enforcement.
  5. No signs of security blocking or WAF challenges.
  6. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and transparency.
  7. No suspicious or malicious external links detected.
  8. Accessibility and SEO features are well implemented.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress CMS, leveraging Yoast SEO for search optimization and Matomo for analytics, integrated with OneTrust for cookie consent management. The site uses modern web standards, including responsive design and accessibility features, ensuring good user experience across devices. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in asset delivery and caching. The technical stack is mature and widely supported, but continuous updates and security hardening are necessary to mitigate risks associated with third-party plugins and scripts. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but appear stable and reliable. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's mission effectively with opportunities for incremental improvements.
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. 81/100Low23 findingsView report
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