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Security report for it-exhibition.com

IT Exhibition · Other · Italy

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

76/100

Risk levelLow

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

IT Exhibition is an Italian association representing international fairs with the goal of promoting and protecting the competitiveness and independence of Italian exhibitions on the global market. The association primarily serves Italian SMEs and exporters, focusing on strategic industrial sectors. The website is built on WordPress using Elementor and Yoast SEO, indicating a modern and SEO-optimized infrastructure. The site is well-structured, mobile-optimized, and provides comprehensive event calendars, news, and research resources. Security posture is moderate with HTTPS implied but lacks explicit security headers and incident response information. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant, though cookie consent mechanisms could be improved. WHOIS data is missing or unavailable, which raises some concerns about domain registration transparency but does not detract significantly from the professional presentation and trust signals on the site.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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. 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 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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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
62
Security headers
65
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
76

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 association holds an important position in the Italian exhibition sector, representing 18 members and promoting various international fairs. It leverages partnerships with major Italian trade fairs and publishes research to support its mission. The business model is membership-based, focusing on advocacy and promotion rather than direct commercial sales. The target audience includes exhibition organizers, industry stakeholders, and SMEs seeking internationalization. The website's external links to partner fairs and research institutions indicate a strong ecosystem. Growth indicators include active event calendars and recent news updates. The association maintains a LinkedIn presence, enhancing its professional network and visibility.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a basic to moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is used, but no security headers were detected in the provided data, which could expose the site to certain web-based attacks. No forms or input fields were found on the homepage, reducing immediate risk of injection attacks. There is no visible incident response or vulnerability disclosure information, which is a gap in security transparency. Privacy policies are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, indicating good data protection practices. The absence of a cookie consent mechanism is a minor compliance risk. Overall, the security posture is adequate for an informational association website but could be enhanced with additional headers, incident response info, and explicit cookie consent.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and verify HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Add an explicit cookie consent mechanism to comply fully with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.
  3. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page to improve transparency and readiness.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Regularly audit WHOIS data and domain registration to ensure transparency and trustworthiness.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
IT-EX Italian Association of International Exhibitions
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
IT Exhibition
Description
Associazione IT-EX rappresenta le fiere italiane a valenza internazionale allo scopo di promuoverne e tutelarne competitività e indipendenza sul mercato globale, nell’interesse delle filiere che esse esprimono – strategiche per il nostro Paese – e dell’export e dell’internazionalizzazione delle aziende italiane, soprattutto delle PMI.
Key services
Representation of Italian international fairs, Promotion and protection of competitiveness, Publishing studies and research, Event calendar and news dissemination
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Yoast SEO, jQuery, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Elementor
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage (implied by canonical URLs)
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in Italian.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data is missing or domain may not be registered under expected records.
  4. Website uses WordPress with Elementor and Yoast SEO for content management and SEO.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided including email, phone, and physical address.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present but cookie consent mechanism is not explicit.
  7. No visible security headers detected in provided data.
  8. No forms detected in the homepage HTML content.
  9. External links point to reputable exhibition and fashion event sites.
  10. No advertising or tracking scripts detected in the provided HTML snippet.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder and Yoast SEO plugin, indicating a well-maintained and SEO-friendly platform. The use of jQuery and Swiper.js supports interactive UI elements such as slideshows and carousels. The site is mobile-optimized and uses responsive design principles. Performance is moderate, with no obvious heavy scripts or third-party trackers detected in the provided HTML. Accessibility is basic but could be improved with ARIA landmarks and enhanced keyboard navigation. The technical stack is appropriate for the business type and supports a professional online presence.
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. 77/100Low28 findingsView report
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