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Security report for jugendsession.ch

SAJV (Schweizerische Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Jugendverbände) · Government · Switzerland

Partial score · DNS & email only

58/100

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

Jugendsession.ch is the official website for the Eidgenössische Jugendsession, a prominent Swiss non-profit youth political participation project organized by the Schweizerische Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Jugendverbände (SAJV). The platform facilitates annual gatherings of 200 young people from across Switzerland to discuss political issues and formulate demands, aiming to strengthen youth political engagement. The website is professionally designed, multilingual, and supported by numerous Swiss cantons and federal offices, reflecting a strong market position within the government and non-profit sectors. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including jQuery, Swiper.js, and FontAwesome, with image optimization via ImageKit. It is likely powered by the Contao CMS. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, with good SEO and basic accessibility features. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and appropriate security headers present, though there is room for improvement in privacy compliance and incident response transparency. Security-wise, the site shows no critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, it lacks a cookie consent mechanism and a vulnerability disclosure policy, which are recommended for compliance and transparency. Contact information is clearly provided, but no dedicated security or incident response contacts are visible. Overall, jugendsession.ch is a trustworthy, well-maintained government-affiliated site with a clear mission and solid technical foundation. Strategic enhancements in privacy compliance and security transparency would further strengthen its risk profile and user trust.

Scanned

3 of 7 checks could not complete. The site may be unreachable or blocking automated scans, so the results below cover only what could be checked. Try a rescan later.

NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. Network security

    Services reachable from the internet are the first thing attackers probe. Anything open that does not need to be should be closed.

    • High

      High-Risk Service Exposed: FTP

      Port 21 (FTP) is publicly accessible - FTP - Often unencrypted file transfer

      What to do: Consider restricting access to FTP or implementing strong authentication

      • NIS2 21(2)(e)
      • IR 2024/2690 6.7.2(f): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 6.7.2(f): Network security
      • NIST CM-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-7: Least Functionality
      • NIST SC-7: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-7: Boundary Protection

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  • Security headers
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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
62
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
20
Average
58

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Jugendsession.ch operates as a non-profit government-related initiative targeting Swiss youth aged 14 to 21, focusing on political participation and civic engagement. Its competitive advantage lies in its official backing by multiple cantons and federal offices, extensive partnerships, and a well-established brand within Swiss youth political activism. The business model centers on event organization and youth empowerment rather than commercial revenue. The partnership ecosystem includes recognized organizations such as Dignitas, SEM, and various Swiss federal agencies, indicating strong institutional support. Growth indicators include recurring annual events and expanding thematic partnerships. The website content and structure support clear communication of its mission and services, reinforcing its market presence.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options. No vulnerable or outdated libraries were detected in the provided scripts. There is no evidence of exposed credentials or sensitive data. However, the absence of a cookie consent mechanism and vulnerability disclosure policy indicates gaps in privacy compliance and transparency. Incident response readiness is not explicitly communicated, which could be improved by publishing dedicated security contacts or a security.txt file. Overall, the site balances good technical security with opportunities to enhance compliance and user trust through clearer privacy and security policies.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a comprehensive cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and enhance user privacy transparency.
  2. Publish a detailed privacy policy on the main domain with explicit GDPR compliance statements.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting and improve security transparency.
  4. Include incident response contact information, such as a dedicated security or abuse email address.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to meet recognized standards and improve inclusivity.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SAJV (Schweizerische Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Jugendverbände)
Description
Die Eidgenössische Jugendsession ist ein jährlich stattfindendes Mitwirkungsprojekt für Jugendliche in der Schweiz, bei dem 200 junge Menschen aus der ganzen Schweiz im Bundeshaus in Bern politische Forderungen formulieren. Organisiert wird die Jugendsession von jungen Freiwilligen mit dem Ziel, die politische Teilhabe der Jugend zu stärken.
Key services
Organisation der Jugendsession, Politische Mitwirkung und Diskussion für Jugendliche, Förderung der politischen Teilhabe der Jugend
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.6.3, Swiper.js, FontAwesome, ImageKit (for image optimization)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is primarily in German with alternate language versions in French and Italian.
  3. Strong presence of official partnerships and sponsors from Swiss cantons and federal offices.
  4. No cookie consent mechanism detected, which may affect GDPR compliance.
  5. Contact information is clearly provided in the footer with phone and email.
  6. No forms detected on the main page for data collection.
  7. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and image optimization services.
  8. Social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
  9. No visible security or vulnerability disclosure policies.
  10. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack with jQuery 3.6.3, Swiper.js for sliders, and FontAwesome for icons. Image assets are optimized using ImageKit, improving load performance. The probable use of Contao CMS suggests a structured content management approach. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO meta tags and Open Graph data for social sharing. Performance is moderate, with no major technical debt visible in the HTML. However, there is no evidence of advanced frameworks or server-side technologies from the provided data. The site could benefit from enhanced accessibility and privacy compliance features to meet evolving web standards.
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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