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Security report for kuehnewicki.com

kühne wicki GmbH · Other · Switzerland

Medium risk. 9 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

60/100

Risk levelMedium

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

kühne wicki GmbH is a Swiss-based interdisciplinary futures research and consulting firm specializing in Futures Research, Development, Implementation, and Futures Literacy. Founded in 2017, the company serves organizations and individuals interested in strategic foresight, scenario planning, and transformative future-oriented processes. Their market position is that of a specialized boutique consultancy with a strong focus on innovation and future competencies, supported by a professional team and reputable clients. The website reflects a high level of professionalism, with detailed project case studies and team profiles, indicating a mature business presence. Technically, the website is built using modern JavaScript frameworks (Nuxt.js/Vue.js) and integrates Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking. Hosting is provided by Hostpoint AG, a reputable Swiss hosting provider. The site is mobile-optimized and performs moderately well, though some accessibility features could be improved. SEO practices are good with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS but lacks important security headers and DNSSEC is not enabled. No privacy or cookie policies are present, which is a compliance gap especially under GDPR. No incident response or security contact information is provided. The site does not show signs of vulnerabilities or malicious content but could improve its security posture by implementing recommended headers and policies. Overall, the website is trustworthy and professional with minor gaps in privacy compliance and security hardening. Strategic recommendations include adding privacy and cookie policies, implementing security headers, enabling DNSSEC, and publishing incident response information to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

9 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

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • 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

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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
42
Security headers
30
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
60

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

kühne wicki GmbH operates in the niche market of futures research and consulting, targeting organizations and individuals interested in strategic foresight and future literacy. Their competitive advantage lies in their interdisciplinary approach, combining science and imagination, and their collaboration with academic institutions and think tanks. The business model is service-oriented, delivering studies, workshops, talks, and pilot projects. Revenue streams likely include consulting fees and workshop facilitation. The company maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with universities, public institutions, and private clients, enhancing credibility and market reach. Growth indicators include a diverse project portfolio and active newsletter engagement. The company’s operations reflect a focus on innovation and future readiness, positioning it well in the evolving market of futures consultancy.

Security posture

The current security maturity level is moderate. The website enforces HTTPS, which is mandatory, but lacks critical security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options. DNSSEC is not enabled, which could improve DNS security. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of privacy and cookie policies indicates compliance gaps with GDPR and related regulations. Incident response readiness is not evident as no security or abuse contact channels are published. The security culture appears basic, with room for improvement in transparency and technical controls. Addressing these gaps would reduce risk and enhance stakeholder trust.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with user consent mechanisms to ensure GDPR compliance.
  2. Add essential security headers (Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options) to harden the website against common attacks.
  3. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to protect against DNS spoofing and improve domain security.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email) to improve transparency and readiness.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain security hygiene.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
kühne wicki GmbH
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
kühne wicki GmbH
Description
Wir sind ein interdisziplinäres Büro mit Expertise in Futures Research, Futures Development und Futures Implementation. Unsere Spezialinteressen sind die Zukunft der Stadt und Smart Cities, die Zukunft von Retail und Handel, die Zukunft von Luxus und Status sowie New Work und New Skills.
Key services
Zukunft erforschen, Zukunft entwickeln, Zukunft gestalten, Zukunft vermitteln
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Vue.js (Nuxt.js framework), Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Frameworks
Nuxt.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No visible vulnerable libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content.
  2. No privacy or cookie policies found, which is a compliance gap.
  3. Contact information is clearly presented with multiple channels.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  6. Good branding and professional presentation.
  7. Multiple reputable clients and partners displayed.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript framework (Nuxt.js/Vue.js) with server-side rendering, providing good performance and SEO benefits. It uses a custom CMS for content management, with assets hosted on a subdomain. Google Analytics and Tag Manager are integrated for analytics and marketing purposes. Hosting is provided by Hostpoint AG, a reputable Swiss provider. The site is mobile-optimized and features a clean, professional design. However, the absence of security headers and DNSSEC indicates some technical debt in security practices. Accessibility is basic and could be enhanced to meet higher standards. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from security and compliance modernization.
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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