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Security report for kuk-aarau.ch

kultur & kongresshaus aarau · Hospitality · Switzerland

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Kultur & Kongresshaus Aarau is a cultural and congress venue located in Aarau, Switzerland, operating as an institution of the city of Aarau. The website presents a professional and well-structured platform showcasing their event spaces, services, and cultural events. The organization emphasizes accessibility and sustainability, holding certifications such as Swisstainable Level II and membership in OK:GO for barrier-free travel planning. Their target audience includes event organizers, cultural attendees, and local businesses. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery, Font Awesome, and responsive slideshow plugins, ensuring a mobile-optimized and accessible user experience. The site uses a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR principles, and analytics are handled via Matomo, indicating a moderate level of user tracking with privacy considerations. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and implements cookie consent but lacks explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The WHOIS data aligns well with the website's claims, reinforcing the domain's legitimacy. Overall, the website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with basic privacy standards, though improvements in security policy transparency and header implementation are recommended to enhance security posture and user trust.

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

4 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 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: 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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  • 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
Security headers
75
Email security
65
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
75

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

The Kultur & Kongresshaus Aarau operates in the hospitality and government sectors, serving as a key cultural and congress venue in the region. Its business model revolves around venue rental and event hosting, supplemented by event-related services. The organization benefits from its affiliation with the city of Aarau, enhancing its credibility and market position. Certifications like Swisstainable and OK:GO membership provide competitive advantages by appealing to sustainability-conscious and accessibility-focused clients. The website's clear contact channels and professional presentation support customer engagement and trust. The absence of social media links suggests a focus on direct communication and local partnerships. Growth opportunities may include expanding digital marketing and publishing comprehensive privacy and security policies.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level with HTTPS enabled and a cookie consent mechanism that respects user privacy preferences. However, the absence of security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces the overall security posture. No incident response or vulnerability disclosure information is provided, which could hinder timely handling of security issues. The use of up-to-date JavaScript libraries reduces vulnerability risks, but ongoing monitoring and security policy publication are advised. The site does not expose sensitive data or show signs of malicious activity, indicating a low immediate risk. Enhancing security transparency and implementing recommended headers would strengthen defenses and compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers including Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Ensure the privacy policy page is easily accessible and comprehensive to meet GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to minimize vulnerabilities and maintain performance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
kultur & kongresshaus aarau
Description
A cultural and congress center in Aarau, Switzerland, offering event spaces, services, and hosting various events. It is an institution of the city of Aarau and promotes accessibility and sustainability.
Key services
Room rental, Event services, Cultural events hosting
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.7.1, Font Awesome 4.7.0, ResponsiveSlides.js, LazyLoad.js, c-consent (cookie consent library), Picturefill
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
70/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS usage implied by canonical and og:url
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo analytics
Transparency
good

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. Cookie consent mechanism is implemented with detailed user options.
  3. Clear contact information including phone and email is provided.
  4. No privacy policy page explicitly found in the HTML content provided.
  5. Terms of service page is linked and likely present.
  6. Use of modern JavaScript libraries and responsive design techniques.
  7. Sustainability and accessibility certifications are prominently displayed.
  8. No signs of suspicious or malicious content.
  9. No social media links explicitly found in the HTML content.
  10. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and lightweight technology stack centered around jQuery 3.7.1, Font Awesome 4.7.0, and responsive slideshow and lazy loading scripts to optimize performance and user experience. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive images and accessible navigation. The CMS is not explicitly identified but appears to be custom or proprietary. Performance is moderate with asynchronous script loading and deferred execution. SEO is supported by proper meta tags, canonical links, and Open Graph tags. However, the lack of explicit hosting provider information and security headers suggests room for infrastructure and security improvements. Overall, the technical implementation supports a stable and user-friendly website suitable for its business purpose.
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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